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Design Milk Internship

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Want to work at Design Milk?

Well, here’s your chance! Design Milk is bringing on its first intern! We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hard-working individual who has a passion for all things design.

The intern will report to the Editor. This is an unpaid internship, however the internship has the potential to become a paid position.

Daily/weekly activities include:

  • manage daily content on the Design Milk blog
  • manage email submissions
  • communicate on a daily basis with current Design Milk writers, Editor, and columnists
  • contact potential companies and persons for columns
  • write and edit posts
  • help manage and maintain Twitter and Facebook accounts
  • assist Editor in promotion of website content
  • other duties as assigned

Desired skills:

  • solid knowledge of industrial design, graphic design, fashion, art, or architecture
  • trendspotter, ability to find great post content & to create original post content
  • good writing and editing skills
  • blogging experience
  • photo editing skills
  • experience with Facebook and Twitter
  • good Internet connection
  • willingness to learn, eager, dedicated, and passionate
  • WordPress experience a plus
  • knowledge of HTML a plus

What you will get out of this experience:

  • experience in online publishing
  • writing and editing experience
  • blogging experience
  • photo and link to your website(s) on our About page
  • deeper knowledge and understanding of internet publishing
  • a super fun and crazy awesome time
  • recommendation from the Editor

Term: 6-month commitment

How to Apply:
We are accepting applications via email only. Please send the following to info [at] design-milk.com
with subject “Fall Internship”:

  • Resume
  • A statement about why you want this internship
  • Writing sample (this does not have to be design-related, but should showcase you writing skills)
  • Links to any websites you have worked or currently work for
  • If you are an artist or designer, please send a link to your portfolio or images
  • Anything that you think represents your work or experience related to design

We are no longer accepting applications at this time.

Jaime Derringer, Founder + Executive Editor of Design Milk, is a Jersey girl living in SoCal. She dreams about funky, artistic jewelry + having enough free time to enjoy some of her favorite things—running, reading, making music, and drawing.