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.

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.

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

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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