Job Opportunities & Resources
- Detroit entrepreneurs Shauna Nicholson and Henry Balanon are looking for a Digital Assistant/Intern. This paid internship will give you hands-on experience working in the digital environment with e-commerce, marketing strategy, social media, and much more.
- There is an opening for a Social Media Manager/Strategist in Boston. Interested applicants need to provide links to Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, blogs, etc. and be ready to share success stories of social media campaigns you have personally worked on.
- MarthaStewart.com is looking for an Assistant Editor in New York. Responsibilities include creating interactive digital programming and media content promotion.
- The Michigan State University Physical Plant has a temporary (18 months) position for a communications professional aide. Job duties include writing for a newsletter, a website, and promotional materials, so professional writing experience, knowledge of AP Style, and publication design skills are a plus.
- Brand New has a job board for designers, strategists, marketers, copywriters, and brand fiends at brandnew.coroflot.com.
- Grain Edit’s job board is also being shared on Twitter. Follow @designer_jobs for graphic design, illustration, and web design jobs.
- The Ultimate Social Media Checklist For Job Hunters: Looking for a job? Check out this list to get the most out of social media and increase your job possibilities by being informed, connected, and visible.
- Design Jobs Part 2: How to Cut Your Clips: In part two of her design jobs series, Andrea Zagata shares some advice on choosing print clips to show potential employers.
Social Media
- Foursquare Inks Deals With Major Media and Entertainment Brands: foursquare says hello to Hollywood with new major media partnerships. This news came following a TV deal with foursquare and Bravo, but that’s not all the latest social networking darling is up to — the location-based service also recently paired up with the New York Times for the Olympics.
- The Importance of Managing Your Online Reputation: This is a good read about why online reputation management shouldn’t be limited to what you don’t want seen or said about you, but an opportunity to think about what you post online and enhance the network itself.
Tools & Resources
- Building Your Portfolio With Zero Clients & No Spec Work: Whether you are a freelancer, a recent graduate, or just in need of some updated samples, the Freelance Folder offers some tips on how to build your portfolio with quality work without doing spec work.
- Fontspring and @font-face: Fontspring offers a slew of @font-face ready fonts. This is a great resource for any designer looking to expand their web typography options.
Inspiration
- Designers’ Sketchbooks: Brian Hoff of The Design Cubicle has put together a fantastic showcase of designers’ sketches, notes, and other doodles within their sketchbooks.
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