Creative Production Intern (Full Year)

Overview:

Our Sharp internship program is a great opportunity for college students to gain real-world, hands-on experience in the exciting world of consumer brand marketing.

Reporting to SHARP’s Associate Manager, Creative Digital Marketing, the creative intern will work alongside our marketing team and agencies, including designers, developers, content creators, and public relations professionals on a variety of corporate work. The ideal candidate for this very specific role in creative production will exhibit their technical and creative skills in areas including graphic design, photography, video production, and content creation while working and maintaining professional communications with other internal departments and external contractors/agencies. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful with excellent organizational skills, SHARP Home Appliances offers outstanding hands-on training and learning the business environment that can lead to a successful career in corporate creative production and brand marketing. 

** This is not a summer/semester internship; it is to last throughout the year (commitment of at least 20 hours/week) with presence in the HQ office in Montvale, NJ.

• Assist in the production of engaging consumer-facing content including but not limited to print, digital advertisements, email banners and assets, website pages, product/lifestyle imagery and video/animated graphics utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Edit and process lifestyle/product photography using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Provide end-to-end graphic support for the development and execution of marketing campaigns for email marketing, product news, promotions, and events.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of creative services such as brand development, print design, online advertising, content management systems (CMS) and website management.
• Provide support on content management platforms for national and local retailers.
• Assist in day-to-day project management needs for the Brand Marketing team including public relations initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sharp’s Product Marketing team to create compelling and relevant content for the brands social platforms as well as customized online and print artwork for Sales.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as requested.

• This is not a summer/semester internship; it is to last throughout the year (commitment of at least 20 hours/week).
• A soon-to-be Junior or Senior (graduation date of May 2025 or later) enrolled in a 4-year degree program, preferably focusing on Graphic Design, Studio Art, or a related field.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Suite such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Experience creating videos with Adobe Premiere or Adobe After Effects (preferred, but not required).
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams SharePoint).
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to exercise initiative and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Receptive to creative direction and editorial feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• A positive attitude, self-starter with superior time management and organization skills.
• Please include a link to an online portfolio/work sample within your application.

Full Year Internship Details:

• Compensation: The hourly rate is $17/hr.
• Duration: This is a full-year commitment and requires a commitment of a minimum of 20 hours a week in our Montvale, NJ office with the flexibility to work from home as needed, given academic responsibilities throughout the year.  During the summer months, more hours (up to 35) will be available to work.
• Work Arrangement: We are in a hybrid working model and require interns to be in the office in Montvale, NJ, up to four days a week (Monday to Thursday), with Fridays designated for remote work at the manager's discretion. 
• Transportation: Since the office location in Montvale, NJ, is not accessible by public transportation, interns must have reliable transportation.
• Housing: We do not provide housing or a housing stipend for interns.
• Work Visa: Unfortunately, we do not offer work visa sponsorship for this role, including participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and F-1 Visa programs.

About SHARP Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA)

SHCA is the U.S. Consumer Products Group of SHARP Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of SHARP Corporation.  SHCA includes the manufacturing of premium home appliances in Memphis, TN together with the sales & marketing and servicing of home electronics in the United States.  Leading products include SHARP Carousel® Microwave Ovens, Microwave Drawer™, SuperSteam+™ Ovens, and Plasmacluster® Ion Air Purifiers. 

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

No agency resumes will be accepted or fees paid in the absence of an official written engagement agreement executed in advance by Human Resources for this particular position.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. 

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