Interning with Dumbo Feather

Are you keen to learn more about how things run at our multi-platform publishing house? Apply for a three-month learning experience with us. We welcome people with a background and/or interest in: graphic design, online editorial, print production and marketing.

What you’ll get

• Experience working in a highly competitive industry
• Opportunities for professional networking
• The opportunity to hone existing skills and develop new ones through personalised learning outcomes
• Free access to Dumbo Feather events
• Free access to a class at The School of Life Melbourne

Key responsibilities

Graphic design

What you’ll experience:

• Assisting the Art Director with magazine layouts and design
• Working on various collaterals and assets for Dumbo Feather
• Assisting the Art Director with our creative agency
• Researching ideas and creating mood boards
• Brainstorming with the team on various projects
• Assisting with general office tasks

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for big ideas and making the world a better place
• A knowledge and love of Dumbo Feather
• Strong InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Basic knowledge of the print/publishing industry
• Ability to work effectively to brief
• Great communication skills

Content & marketing

What you’ll experience:

• Taking part in editorial brainstorming and creative planning
• Assisting with structural editing, copy editing and proofreading
• Researching stories and inspiration sources
• Editing online content
• Assisting with the management of social media channels
• Developing mini-marketing plans
• Analysis and reporting

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for big ideas and making the world a better place
• A knowledge and love of Dumbo Feather
• Proven research and writing skills
• Passion for storytelling both in print and in the digital space
• Keen interest in digital marketing and social media
• Knowledge of html and content management systems, etc (desirable)
• Excellent editing, writing and research skills
• Great communication skills

Availabilities

To make the most of our experience together, we’d love to have you on board two days a week for a period of two to three months.

How to apply

To apply, please email the following to hello@dumbofeather.com

1. A copy of your CV
2. The Dumbo Feather area you’d like to work in and availabilities
3. A short letter telling us who you are and what you hope to get out of your internship at Dumbo Feather (500 words max).

Graphic design only
• Design portfolio

Content & marketing only
• Writing sample

Work experience

We also welcome one- or two-week work experience placements for high school students throughout the year. If you’re interested, email us at hello@dumbofeather.com and put “Work experience” in the subject line.