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Magnet Media. Production Intern. Paid.
Magnet Media is a creative and strategic marketing services firm and next generation digital video studio. They are looking for a production intern to work closely with producers in preparation of video shoots, support producers and editors with project management, and other duties. The ideal candidate has excellent written and verbal communication skills, possess research and organizational skills, a passion for and interest in teamwork, and a strong interest in digital media. On-set film and video production experience is a plus.
Dance/NYC. Video Campaign Internship. Paid.
Dance/NYC’s mission is to promote and encourage the knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance of dance in the NYC metropolitan area.They are seeking an intern to support the administration of its video campaign, spotlighting why dance matters to the City. Responsibilities include supporting the scheduling and coordination of filming sessions, liaising with and helping identify key statements and mini-series, coordinating with the videographer, the designer, and other professionals, developing and executing a marketing and communications plan, and other duties. The ideal candidate will have relevant prior marketing and communications experience and be adept in using YouTube, possess strong communication, video editing, design, and writing skills, be methodical and detail-oriented, and well versed in the arts and culture landscape.
Sesame Workshop. 2015 Summer Internships. Paid.
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, which reaches 156 million children across more than 150 countries. They are seeking interns for Summer 2015, providing matriculated undergraduate and graduate college students with hands-on learning related to their current academic studies. Students will engage in everyday business tasks under the guidance of an assigned supervisor. Students must show proof of enrollment to be considered, and can receive school credit.
Mindshare. Data and Analytics Intern. College Credit.
Mindshare is a global media agency network, helping their clients grow their businesses. They are looking for a data and analytics intern to help teams report on campaign performance and analyze insights, help teams with data quality analysis, work on coding and development, assist with statistical analysis, and other duties. Applicants should be undergraduate students with concentrations in market research, economics, statistics, or related fields, knowledgeable about computers, obsessively detail-oriented, able to present with confidence, communicate well, and like working with others.
The LGBT Community Center. Communications and Media Intern. Stipend.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, established in 1983, is at the heart of the LGBT community in New York City, providing quality health and wellness programs in a welcoming space that fosters connections and celebrates their cultural contributions. They are looking for a communications and media intern for Spring 2015 to assist with communications, media, and marketing initiatives for events, activities, and programs. Responsibilities include updating media contacts, creating and disseminating press releases, monitoring print and online media clips, and other duties. Applicants must be junior or senior undergrad students or recent college graduates, possess excellent communication skills, be proficient with MS Office, be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and have a strong commitment to the mission of the LGBT Community Center.
Five Entry-Level Jobs That Need Amazing Applicants
UNICEF. Junior Developer.
UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child in 190 countries and territories, with a focus on reaching those in greatest need. They are seeking a Junior Programmer/Developer to report to the Senior Director of Information Technology Services. Responsibilities include Microsoft SQL Server administration, creation of reports using Microsoft SSRS and Crystal Reports, create stored procedures, views, and functions in MS SQL server, extract data from and load data into databases, and other duties. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-2 years of programming experience, the ability to work independently as well as on a team, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in cross-browser and cross-device development, and a strong customer service attitude.
Opus 3 Artists. Administrative Assistant.
Opus 3 Artists is a leading company managing the careers and touring activities of many distinguished performing artists and ensembles.They are seeking an administrative assistant to the President and CEO. Responsibilities include scheduling and organizing calendar, travel coordination, and expenses, preparing and tracking performance contracts, tracking artists’ payments, answering phones, and other duties. Ideal candidates must have a high level of interpersonal skills, able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels, must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and must be able to work in fast-paced environments.
Urban Outfitters. Without Walls Brand Leader.
Urban Outfitters, founded in 1970, operates more than 200 stores domestically and internationally and offers an eclectic mix of merchandise, including their new modern, functional workout gear Without Walls. They are currently seeking a Without Walls Brand Leader to oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations, lead display and merchandising-related projects, build relations with local brand ambassadors, and more. Ideal candidates should be always learning, health-conscious, flexible and capable of handling changes, possess a strong sense of style, and able to embrace opportunities to build relationships with other fitness enthusiasts.
J Public Relations. Junior Social Media Strategist.
J Public Relations, a bi-coastal public relations agency, works with global luxury hospitality clients and consumer accounts. They are looking for their next social media strategist to help launch their new social media agency, assist in day-to-day activities, manage communities and content recommendations, manage weekly and monthly reporting, assist in the execution of influencer events, and more. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of social media strategy and experience optimizing social content, be a proficient writer, have passion for travel, an aptitude for a fast-paced environment, and be an efficient worker with excellent time management skills.
Asia Society. Events and Visitor Services Assistant.
Asia Society is the leading global and pan-Asian organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States. They are looking for an Events and Visitor Services Assistant to assist the Director of Events and Visitor Services by handling the front desk, given information and assist the public about the Asia Society, answer front desk phones, sell tickets to galleries and events, and other duties. The ideal applicant should be a team player, able to make intelligent decisions on the spot to resolve difficult situations, be proficient with MS Office, and available on the weekends. Raiser’s Edge and Patron’s Edge experience are pluses.
