Intern - TAS Sales

Our Lamar office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is now hiring a sales intern. The purpose of the Sales Intern is to assist with various work tasks and projects associated with the sales support staff of the Transit + Airport Division, or as assigned by the Creative Director.

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What you can expect from us:

• A 30 - 40 hour hybrid work schedule based on availability
• A hourly rate of $15/hour
• A comprehensive 2 week training program

A day in the life:

• Assist with tasks such as:
  
  
  
  • Assist in the organization of Transit and Airport Division sales support materials.
  • Photo Selection, Image Composition, Photo Editing and Tagging of Imagery in Global
    Photo Database
  • Assist on Projects as needed.
  
  
  
  

What we're looking for in YOU:

• Highly organized with a systematic approach to detail oriented work.
• Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite Programs: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and act on own initiative.
• The ability to handle confidential matters.
• The ability to communicate in a professional manner

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Must be in current pursuit of an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a
  related field of study.
• Concentration in Visual Arts, Advertising, or Marketing preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment is an office.
• Time spent outside the office will mainly include observing other Sales Staff on sales calls.
• The specific physical demands/requirements of the job include: lifting less than 25% of the time,
  reading, color distinction, acuity, sitting greater than 50% of the time, and talking.

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.

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