Are you a current student in Graphic Design looking for a unique intern opportunity for the Fall 2024 semester? Do you have availability in your schedule on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday? If so , the Marketing Design Team at our Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is hiring an intern to help us provide support and promote the Lamar brand within the company and to the public.

This Intern position primarily contributes to a set of recurring projects for our team, such as sales training collateral materials, Rotary Club speaker billboards, Market Profiles, Self Promotional print ad customization, photo tagging, and mini billboards for Lamar employees. In their remaining time, our intern also assists with office-specific sales material requests and participate in special projects as they become available. They will work alongside a range of creative professionals (print & web design, advertising, public relations, and event planning) in the Marketing Department at Lamar’s Corporate office.

Please note:

• You MUST provide a portfolio of your graphic design work (via web link or uploaded attachment) in order to be considered .
• This is NOT a billboard design internship. Our team does occasional roadside billboard designs, but we are largely responsible for sales-focused collateral and company-wide marketing efforts.

What you can expect from us

• $15 / hour
• A part-time work schedule of up to 20 hours across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with a minimum 8-hour commitment per week.

At Lamar's Corporate headquarters, you can enjoy:

• Seasonal Corporate perks such as holiday parties, crawfish boils, and food trucks
• A beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, and an outdoor patio!

Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos:

• About Us
• Giving Back Program

A day in the life:

• Work alongside a range of creative professionals (print & web design, advertising, public relations, event planning) in the Marketing Department at Lamar’s corporate office.
• Customize designed materials using template files
• Primarily contribute to a set of recurring projects for our team:
  • Collateral for monthly Sales Training Classes
  • Rotary Club speaker Billboards
  • Market Profiles for local offices
  • Customization of local office self-promotional print ads
  • Mini Billboards for Lamar employees
  • Photo Tagging
• Assist with office-specific sales material requests and participate in special projects as they become available.
• Complete assigned tasks within given deadlines
• Print, cut, bind, pack, and ship materials as needed
• Light photo editing and cropping
• Brainstorm, mock-up, and communicate design ideas

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Working knowledge of design principles and file setup for print and web applications
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Slides, Docs) is a plus.
• Positive attitude with a desire to ask questions and learn

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design - Junior level preferred

Please provide a portfolio of your graphic design work (via web link or uploaded attachment) in order to be considered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment for this position is an office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, and acuity), sitting more than 50% of the time, standing, talking, turning, and walking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

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With 120 years in business, take pride in our long-standing mission and values: A century of family values: We seek to preserve the same family values upon which our company was founded to ensure that Lamar employees and shareholders prosper for another 120 years.

Always improving: As our business grows, our employees grow along with it. We offer continued development opportunities and internal networks for professional growth. We hope that no matter where you end up, you discover you're a better version of yourself than before your time with Lamar.

Putting people first: Our roots are built on strong relationships. From local team building to corporate-sponsored on-site events, we encourage creating spaces to build deeper relationships with our colleagues and the customers we serve.

Integrity at our core: We continuously use employee feedback to shape the future of how employees experience work at Lamar. Feedback and action plans are shared with employees at all levels and locations.

Serving our local communities: While Lamar gives back through nationwide campaigns, many of our local offices have established traditions to volunteer with local organizations that work to better the lives of community members. We aim to leave all communities in which we operate better than we found them!

Where you belong: We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is representative of our creative nature and the communities we serve. Here, you can be heard, contribute meaningfully, and show up how you want to be seen at work.

What you can look forward to on the Lamar team:

120 hours of PTO

12 paid company holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!

Family planning benefits

401k (pre-tax and Roth) with matching

Wellness program with cash rewards

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Short and long-term disability coverage