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.