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Five Internships That Need Amazing Applicants
Joonbug. PR & Social Media. College Credit.
Joonbug is a web property of Skynet Media Group, an interactive marketing and media organization as well as premier producer of special events. Joonbug is seeking a non-paid intern in our New York City office to support our Public Relations department. Responsibilities: assist Director with media alerts and press releases, media outreach and finding new PR sources, compile press clippings, contact the featured venues, events, companies, people, etc. featured on our blogs for link backs, establish relationships with other blogs and help to enhance blog roll, build social media strategies for sites such as Facebook and Twitter to gain exposure, and manage giveaways and Joonbug member benefits on Joonbug website and all social media platforms.
Action Against Hunger. Community Outreach Intern. College Credit.
Action Against Hunger (ACF-USA) is part of ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. As part of the External Relations department, the Community Outreach Intern is responsible for assisting in expanding and developing our Race Against Hunger program beyond the classroom and into new markets. The Community Outreach Intern works with the Community Outreach Officer and Coordinator on our annual Race Against Hunger (“Race”) to find new prospective participants for the Race including youth groups, community groups, after-school programs and more. The goal of this research is to bring the Race into new arenas that have yet to be explored.
Discovery Communications. General Internship- Summer 2014. Paid.
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 210 countries and territories. In an internship at Discovery Communications you’ll be exposed to all areas of the business through a solid foundation of learning through training and work experience. Discovery is proud to provide interns with an opportunity to gain an understanding of our mission, values, departments, employees, culture and commitment to quality programming, products and services. For the summer 2014, Discovery’s Campus Connect program will run for a 10 week session during the following dates: June 2nd, 2014 – August 8th, 2014. This is a PAID internship – College credit is no longer required, however, we do require that interns be current students enrolled in a college or university.
Uncommon Goods. Public Relations Intern. Paid.
UncommonGoods is a fun, fast-paced and creative e-commerce and catalog company based in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY. Over the summer, UncommonGoods hosts a large marketing event in New York City to introduce editors from national magazines and online publications to their holiday products at a time when they are planning their December issues. UncommonGoods is seeking a paid summer intern. Responsibilities include: request product samples from our vendors to showcase at the event, manage the delivery and storage of samples, organize pre-event set-up, assemble guest gift bags, and assist with event check-in.
Loverly. Partnership Intern. Stipend + College Credit.
Lover.ly is the visual search engine and commerce site that helps brides and their wedding parties search, share, shop and save all things wedding. Loverly, is looking for interns to join the team for the Spring of 2014. If you are a student who loves weddings, fashion & technology, then you’re the perfect fit. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience on the ad sales, product, e-commerce, editorial, social and brand teams while working in a fast-paced, start-up atmosphere. The ideal candidate is energetic and savvy, with a strong interest in the wedding and/or technology industries. Internship credit will be offered in addition to monthly stipend – schedule is flexible but interns will preferably be available for 10-15 hours a week.
Five Entry-Level Jobs That Need Amazing Applicants
Bleacher Report. Front Page Editor.
For the next generation of sports fans, Bleacher Report is the most interactive, engaging and credible source for everything that’s happening in sports right now. Bleacher Report extremely passionate about creating a new paradigm that allows millions of people to digest curated sports content in realtime around the teams and topics they love, which is why they are seeking a Front Page Editor. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing company (recently acquired by Turner Sports), working in a fast-paced environment on the cutting-edge of sports media. Responsibilities: provide and program the most realtime and engaging sports content on the Web, set the tone, look and feel, news monitoring, swift editorial response and decision making, Programming, timely and clean stylized hook writing.
Proper Cloth. Junior Web and Graphic Designer.
Proper Cloth was started by Seph Skerritt. The original idea was simple: make it easy for men to buy dress shirts that fit perfectly. Intuitive web design and beautiful graphic art are incredibly important at Proper Cloth which is why they are seeking a Junior Web and Graphic Designer. In this position you’ll be able to further your expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop, typography and web design. Responsibilities include: design wireframes for new pages and updates to user interface, specify new site features and functionality, assist in testing of new web features, logging bugs, prepare html formatted emails, prepare simple graphics. For this position they will strongly consider applicants who are graduating from school in Spring or Summer 2014.
Little Pim. Customer Service/Administrative Assistant.
Little Pim is the #1 language learning program for young children, making learning easy, fun, and effective. Little Pim is the brainchild of Julia Pimsleur Levine, an award-winning filmmaker, mother, and the daughter of Dr. Paul Pimsleur, who created the Pimsleur Method®, the acclaimed language learning program for adults. Little Pim is looking for a full-time customer service/administrative assistant. This position is a great opportunity for individuals interested in foreign languages, children’s media, and customer service to gain some experience in a small, friendly office. While your primary duties are in the customer service field, this position requires someone who can work closely with our marketing, financial and sales teams on various projects to make sure the office is running smoothly.
Artsy. Production Designer.
Artsy is a new way to discover art you’ll love, featuring work from leading galleries, museums, and private collections around the world. Art.sy evaluates artworks along 200+ characteristics—such as art-historical movements, subject matter, and formal qualities—to create a powerful search experience that reflects the multifaceted aspects of works of art. They are looking for a designer who can bring the art world into the digital age. You will shape experiences over web, mobile, and touch; working with engineers, art historians, and writers to help democratize the art world — the last massive industry still completely undisrupted by technology.
NBC Universal. Junior Graphic Designer.
NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. The work of NBCU Content Innovation spreads across print, brand identity, motion graphics, and interactive projects for screens and spaces. The Jr. Graphic Designer within NBCU Content Innovation works closely with the creative and production teams in delivering high-level, multimedia design projects. This Designer is a visual problem solver and will be responsible for creating marketing materials in a full range of media (digital, print, outdoor, event, etc.) for company-wide projects.
