NYC-201: This internship will provide a substantive work experience with a company involved in the culinary arts. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to apply specific skills (i.e. research, writing, pitching), as well as the opportunity to network with leading chefs while organizing their culinary events. You'll be working on PR, establishing and maintaining press contacts, writing press releases, handling media requests, and of course, lots of great food. REQUIREMENTS- A self-starter capable of doing largely unsupervised work. You will need strong writing and research skills, professional phone/interpersonal skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a drive for results. Writing samples needed to pre-qualify.
NYC-202: This is a great opportunity for anyone with serious ambitions to be employed by a public relations firm immediately upon graduation. This mid-town Manhattan agency is small, but that only means that the opportunity is even greater for some phenomenal work experiences with a wide and varied client base. Many of the same internship position responsibilities are the same (as listed above in NYC-201). REQUIRMENTS: Junior level class standing, 3.50 GPA in major and writing samples.
This internship is located in an upscale photography studio and commercial soundstage. You will be working with high profile photographers, models, adverting agency owners, etc… so a “thick skin” is required. This position provides all around PR and journalistic support as there is no “in house” publicist. REQUIREMENTS: Highly organized and detail oriented. Tenacity and the ability to compile media lists and other targets from various “ad hoc” sources are required. College coursework in journalism and press release writing is also mandatory. Fashionable outlook/appearance is preferred. Note: This placement is highly competitive.
NYC-203: If rock, hip-hop, and/or pop culture is your passion and you have the writing skills to convey that enthusiasm… this is a one-of-a-kind internship opportunity. Internationally known trade and consumer publication seeks sharp, detail-oriented individuals to write CD reviews, attend and blog about local NYC shows and write entertainment previews/profiles. The amount of bylines the student will earn is limited only by his/her writing talent and output. Research for staff writers may also factor into the workload. REQUIREMENTS: Excellent grammar, journalism classes, college newspaper editorial experience, and uncommon knowledge of music and popular arts. Writing samples required for acceptance.
NYC-204: This position is with the same trade magazine as listed above. REQUIREMENTS: Previous coursework in layout, design, and magazine production. Previous internship or work experience in magazine or newspaper layout/production required. Mature attitude and deadline driven. Layout and other work samples required.
NYC-205 : If you like doing camera work and digital editing with equally, this position will be a phenomenal opportunity to boost your portfolio with high impact content. It also involves working for the same music and pop culture trade magazine as described in the previous two positions. The successful applicant will shoot video of visiting musicians and celebrities who visit the office and perform for the editorial and production staff. That video content will then be edited for streaming audio/video on website. REQUIREMENTS: Non-“star struck” attitude, camera operating skills on a Sony SX digital betacam (or similar) camera, and Final Cut Pro editing abilities. Flash and CMS (Joomla/Wordpress) highly desired.
NYC-206: This internship is located an upscale photography studio and commercial soundstage. A “thick skin” is required as you will be working with high profile photographers, models, ad agency owners, casting directors, etc. This position provides logistical and physical support to the Equipment Room. REQUIREMENTS: Highly organized and detail oriented to deal with paperwork and processing of check in/out of audio/video equipment, sets, and properties. Ability to lift seventy five (75) pounds required. Confidentiality is mandatory. Note: This placement is highly competitive.
NYC-207: This position is with a Brooklyn based non-profit multi-media production company that produces a nationally syndicated world music radio program. The intern position involves a full palette of promotional, operational, and managerial support including assistance with web site initiatives, promotional mailings, the recording of artist interviews and the mass production of radio programming. REQUIREMENTS: Superior knowledge of international music is mandatory. Writing abilities, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse cultural/educational backgrounds are also required. Adobe Audition audio editing skills preferred.
NYC-208: If you want to get a better sense of both the artistic as well as sales operational side of working at a record company, this position can afford you a wide range of work experiences. Internship duties include sending out promotional materials to local radio/TV/press, pulling together marketing materials for key radio stations, accounts, and promotional partners. Depending on skills, certain interns may be asked to assist with publicity duties including emails, mailing, tour press assistance, and promotional support. REQUIREMENTS: Highly organized and reliable with strong interpersonal skills. The desire to succeed in an creative environment while learning all sides of record company operations would be invaluable to the successful applicant. Knowledge of indigenous world musical cultures preferred.