Job Opportunities & Resources
- McKinney | Chicago, a branding and marketing communications agency, is looking for a marketing intern. This 90-day paid internship with the possibility of hire will touch on the areas of account management, media planning/buying, production, social web/networking, editing/proofing, research, and advertising creative design.
- The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has a graphic design internship available. The intern will assist the marketing department in the development and execution of marketing promotional collateral, advertising, newsletters, web content, and direct marketing.
- Franco Public Relations Group in metro Detroit is looking for a winter PR intern. If you’re interested, please contact the company directly via Twitter: @FrancoPRGroup.
- Michigan State University’s media communications is seeking a science and technology communications manager. The manager is responsible for writing and pitching MSU technology and science news and must have professional experience writing, editing, and promoting stories on science, technology, and related fields. To apply for the job, visit jobs.msu.edu, posting #3697. The job posting will be open until February 1.
Social Media
- YouTube to charge $5 for some videos: YouTube announced it will charge for some videos in an effort to both promote independent films and gauge if viewers are willing to pay for content.
- Cravings Gourmet Popcorn Invests in Social Media, Sees Growth of 25 Percent: Lansing-based Cravings Gourmet Popcorn turned to social media and local networking opportunities to generate brand buzz and sales. Their efforts paid off with a sales growth from 2008 to 2009 of nearly 25%.
Publishing
- The Times to Charge for Frequent Access to Its Web Site: The New York Times announced it will begin charging for its web content in January 2011. Visitors will be allowed to view a certain number of articles free each month before having to pay a flat fee for unlimited access. Print subscribers will receive full access to the site without any additional charge.
- Why you’re seeing more copy-editing errors in The Post: Andrew Alexander of The Washington Post attributes an increase in errors to reduced staffing and the changing role of the copy editor.
Tools & Resources
- UX design in print media: designing with the user in mind: Graphic Design Blender explains the areas of usability that print designers should know in order to fully understand how viewers and users interact with design.
- How to effectively organize, manage and maintain your freelance design business: Graphic designer Brian Hoff breaks down the essentials for managing your freelance work on a daily and weekly basis.
- Introducing Think Vitamin Radio: The team at Carsonified just launched a podcast for web designers, developers, and entrepreneurs. Each episode will be around 20-30 minutes, and you can subscribe via RSS or iTunes.
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