Destination DC
Creative Services Intern Spring 2025
Destination DC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
DESTINATION DC, There is Only One DC--There is Only One You.
Bring
your uniqueness to our team!
Internship Summary
Reports to:
Senior Project Manager
The Creative Services Intern is a member of Destination DC (DDC)'s fast-paced marketing and communications team, dedicated to supporting and positioning Washington, DC as a premier global destination. In this role, your primary function is to assist the creative services team in their efforts to produce top-of-the line creative assets that promote Washington, DC.
We are looking for an organized, efficient, and deadline-centric, person who understands the fluid nature of creative work, with fast turnarounds and evolving priorities. Are you natural people-person with a service-oriented attitude? Do others describe you as a positive, empathetic, flexible, calm and strategic, person? Do you like using these skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally? If so, this role is for you!
Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(include the following, but are not limited to):Update Simpleview with content updates, social posts and PR mentions provided by the Marketing & Communications department in their weekly roundups distributed on Fridays.Research story ideas and questions for Trivia Tuesday and other social media posts.Attend Marketing & Communications meetings (bi-monthly department meeting, bi-monthly content-social meeting, weekly Creative, Content and PR team meetings.Attend cross-departmental meetings.Attend events, media openings etc. with the content and social team to gather content.Work as a production assistant on photo and video shoots.Tag photos in our asset management platform (IPR).Work on small design projects (email and website graphics and one-sheeters).Assist the content team with website edits.What You Bring: Experience, Competencies & EducationYou must be a junior or senior year college student in good standingPreferred major in Graphic Design or Video Production or have completed relevant courseworkProven photo/video or design production experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to prioritize resources and tasks by creating and managing project plans with long- and short-term timelinesExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong relationship-building and communication skills (both written and verbal)Competency using project management tools and Adobe Creative CloudDestination marketing or hospitality industry experience, a plusEagerness to learn from a team of dynamic, engaged professionals working to promote Washington, DC and its vital hospitality and travel and tourism economy
Internship Specifics:
Duration
Spring (January 13 - May 15).You must be available for in-office work 20-28 hours per week.Hours worked must be within the parameters of Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5pm EST to coincide with the operational hours of the office.
Work Environment:
This Intern will follow Destination DC's policies for staff and may work hybrid, coming into the office at a minimum of two days a week and as determined by supervisor. Intern may work from the office on other days, too. Intern must have reliable internet to work remotely.
DESTINATION DC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We welcome all to apply and are committed to retaining, hiring, developing, and promoting diverse talent. We recognize and celebrate cultural differences within our organization by establishing opportunities for education and allyship.
Please reach out to us if you need accommodations with an application.
About Destination DC
Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of nearly 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism, and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.
Bring
your uniqueness to our team!
Internship Summary
Reports to:
Senior Project Manager
The Creative Services Intern is a member of Destination DC (DDC)'s fast-paced marketing and communications team, dedicated to supporting and positioning Washington, DC as a premier global destination. In this role, your primary function is to assist the creative services team in their efforts to produce top-of-the line creative assets that promote Washington, DC.
We are looking for an organized, efficient, and deadline-centric, person who understands the fluid nature of creative work, with fast turnarounds and evolving priorities. Are you natural people-person with a service-oriented attitude? Do others describe you as a positive, empathetic, flexible, calm and strategic, person? Do you like using these skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally? If so, this role is for you!
Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(include the following, but are not limited to):Update Simpleview with content updates, social posts and PR mentions provided by the Marketing & Communications department in their weekly roundups distributed on Fridays.Research story ideas and questions for Trivia Tuesday and other social media posts.Attend Marketing & Communications meetings (bi-monthly department meeting, bi-monthly content-social meeting, weekly Creative, Content and PR team meetings.Attend cross-departmental meetings.Attend events, media openings etc. with the content and social team to gather content.Work as a production assistant on photo and video shoots.Tag photos in our asset management platform (IPR).Work on small design projects (email and website graphics and one-sheeters).Assist the content team with website edits.What You Bring: Experience, Competencies & EducationYou must be a junior or senior year college student in good standingPreferred major in Graphic Design or Video Production or have completed relevant courseworkProven photo/video or design production experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to prioritize resources and tasks by creating and managing project plans with long- and short-term timelinesExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong relationship-building and communication skills (both written and verbal)Competency using project management tools and Adobe Creative CloudDestination marketing or hospitality industry experience, a plusEagerness to learn from a team of dynamic, engaged professionals working to promote Washington, DC and its vital hospitality and travel and tourism economy
Internship Specifics:
Duration
Spring (January 13 - May 15).You must be available for in-office work 20-28 hours per week.Hours worked must be within the parameters of Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5pm EST to coincide with the operational hours of the office.
Work Environment:
This Intern will follow Destination DC's policies for staff and may work hybrid, coming into the office at a minimum of two days a week and as determined by supervisor. Intern may work from the office on other days, too. Intern must have reliable internet to work remotely.
DESTINATION DC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We welcome all to apply and are committed to retaining, hiring, developing, and promoting diverse talent. We recognize and celebrate cultural differences within our organization by establishing opportunities for education and allyship.
Please reach out to us if you need accommodations with an application.
About Destination DC
Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of nearly 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism, and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.