Portland Pirates - Graphic Design Internship

The Portland Pirates are offering a wide range of unique, year-round, learning opportunities for qualified students who are seeking to gain hands on experience and training in all aspects of operating a premier AHL franchise.

Candidates considered with the following qualifications:

• High School graduates, college graduates and all college class levels
• Demonstrated academic achievements
• Strong desire for a career in professional sports and entertainment

Graphic Design Intern(s) will perform the following tasks:

• Assist in design, layout and production of all Pirates print and online communications and sales materials (yearbook, pocket schedule, player inserts, sales and marketing materials, etc.)
• Assist in the design of Pirates print, television, and online advertising campaigns
• Assist in the design of web and online content at www.portlandpirates.com, and video board, arena monitors, and social networks content associated with game presentations

Qualifications:

• MAC skills
• Photography (still and video)
• InDesign (knowing how to use style sheets is a plus)
• Adobe Photoshop (color correcting/resizing) and Adobe Illustrator skills
• General understating of current media/communications platforms

Term Consideration:
The Pirates would prefer candidates who can commit to the entire season (September-May). However, Fall Semester (September-December) and Spring Semester (January-May) internships are available for all departments. Interns will work Monday-Friday as well as Game nights, with hours varying by department.

Complimentary parking and Pirates game tickets are provided. Internships are not compensated positions (candidates seeking academic credit preferred). Interns must supply their own laptop and cell phone. Attire is business casual.

Please contact Chris Knoblock at (207) 828-4665 x 310 or cknoblock@portlandpirates.com with interest or questions.