Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Paid Digital Intern - GQR Digital Team


Paid Digital Intern - GQR Digital Team

This position is available immediately in our Washington, DC office

Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research is an internationally recognized survey research firm specializing in public opinion polls and focus groups for political campaigns and parties, public interest organizations and foundations as well as corporate crisis management and positioning.  You can learn more about GQR at www.greenbergresearch.com.

The Digital Intern will be a member of GQR Digital, a new practice within Greenberg Quinlan Rosner. GQR Digital is an in-house, all-encompassing Digital shop. The Digital Intern will assist the team with various projects ranging from graphic design, online advertising (from idea to design to placement), social media marketing, interactive events such as online town halls, data visualization and analytics, and many other ad hoc tasks both administrative and related to online political campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have some professional/volunteer work experience, including but not limited to: at least one cycle of political campaign experience and work in the fields of graphic design and online organizing.

The successful candidate will possess excellent graphic design skills, communication skills, the ability to manage many tasks simultaneously with superior prioritization skills, ability to work quickly, accurately and creatively under tight timelines and high pressure, and outstanding attention to detail.  Long, campaign-style hours, including night and weekend work as required.

Technical skills: Intermediate proficiency in graphic design, social media platforms, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word is required.

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is required. Experience with either HTML/CSS, Google Adwords, Final Cut Pro desired. Proficiency in Spanish language a plus.

Past office experience, exceptional research skills, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple tasks are necessities.

Familiarity with MS Office and an interest in public opinion research/campaign management are also required. Applicants must be able to commit to a full-time work schedule.

We are currently accepting applications for internships in our Washington, DC office.  If you would like to be considered for an internship opportunity, please email both your cover letter-which should include your dates of availability-and resume to internships@gqrr.com.