Break Blue Strategies is hiring: Creative Intern in Washington

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Working with candidates and nonprofits to achieve their financial and messaging goals.

Political consulting firm Break Blue Strategies LLC is hiring a paid Creative Intern. This entry-level, part-time position is fully remote and based in either Washington or California for 12 to 20 hours per week for 90 days. The ideal candidate is a college student at a Washington or California higher education institution.

Creative Internship:

Break Blue Strategies was founded on the principle of unparalleled client service. We place our clients at the center of all our work. This has led us to move many functions in-house so our clients can work with one team rather than working with multiple agencies. Interning with us means you have an opportunity to see all aspects of political consulting and client service, from campaign management to earned & paid media. Interns get the opportunity to shadow client meetings, attend client events, and learn in-depth about how our firm serves candidates and the non-profit sector. Break Blue Strategies has a set of core values that define our interactions with each other and our clients: quality, professionalism, and client service.

As a creative intern, you’ll play a key role in creating client brands and collateral, ranging from social media graphics to door hangers, yard signs, and more. We want interns who are confident in their design abilities and want to build a portfolio of real-world work.

Responsibilities

• Creating graphics for social media
• Working on client brands and brand guides
• Designing first drafts of direct mail, door hangers, yard signs, and more
• Ideation and light video editing for short-form content

Qualifications

• Be extremely detail-oriented.
• Be motivated to work independently without a formal office space. (Remote work!)
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have proven organizational skills.
• Be comfortable communicating on the telephone. We love talking to people!
• Have professional manners and be comfortable interacting with supporters of all backgrounds.
• Comfortable with emerging technologies and innovation.
• Have demonstrated interest in Democratic government and politics.
• Be trustworthy and discreet with confidential information.
• Have a laptop/computer they can use regularly.
• Have a webcam.

Prior campaign experience is not a requirement. Passion and motivation to help political candidates and value-driven organizations are what matter the most.

Hours: Our business hours are weekdays from 10 AM to 7 PM, with the occasional evening and weekend obligations such as events. Interns must commit 10 to 15 hours per week during our business hours. Scheduled hours are flexible and can be adjusted to fit class schedules and other commitments.

Compensation & Benefits: $21.00/hour

This position is open until filled.

To Apply: Please email Adam@BreakBlueStrategies.com with a resume, 3-5 design pieces, and a short statement of interest that explains your experience!

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

Break Blue Strategies LLC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Break Blue Strategies LLC is an equal-opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Break Blue Strategies LLC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up the United States. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Internship

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Political Organizations