INTERNSHIPS

The Time Out New York internship program provides interns with real world experience and will prepare them for a career in several areas of the publishing industry. Our aim is to provide current students, college graduates and candidates looking to get into the publishing industry with an opportunity to apply coursework learned in the classroom. As an intern, you will be involved in the daily process for your department geared towards weekly publication. You will also be exposed to a variety of duties, and get hands-on experience and increased knowledge of the industry.

TONY fosters an environment conducive to growth and development. Some interns eventually assume full-time, part-time and freelance positions at TONY on account of stellar performance during their internship.

REQUIREMENTS

Our internships require a commitment of 2-3 days per week, for credit or non-credit. TONY looks for candidates with a strong commitment to a career in publishing made evident through previous internships, chosen area of study, or extra-curricular involvement. TONY thrives on intelligence, responsibility and maturity in all personnel and we expect the same of our interns.

APPLICATIONS

º Applications are accepted according to the following schedule.
      Fall (Sept – Dec) – Through first Friday in August
      Winter Break (Month of January) - Through first Friday in December
      Spring (Jan – Apr) – Through first Friday in December
      Summer (May – Aug) – Through first Friday in April
º Applications received after the deadlines will NOT be considered. TONY will ONLY respond to candidates in whom we have an interest.
º A complete application should include a cover letter and resume. Applications for all Editorial and TONY Kids internships should also include three writing samples (preferably clips).

Internships are offered in the following departments:

Admin/Human Resources	Editorial - Seek/Fashion
Advertising	Marketing & Events
Circulation/Consumer Marketing	Online Marketing
Editorial	Online Production
Editorial - Art (Visual Arts)	Online Design
Editorial - Eat Out	Photo
Editorial - Film	Promotions Design
Editorial - Music	Publicity & Public Relations
Editorial - I, New York	TONY Kids
Editorial - Online

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INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS

ADMIN/HUMAN RESOURCES

This internship is ideal for anyone with a strong interest in Human Resource Management. 

Here’s what you’ll do:

º Help manage internal and external job postings as well as the overall recruiting process.
º Assemble new hire packets and paperwork.
º Observe the interview and orientation process.
º Assist with benefits administration and record keeping.
º Update company intranet.
º Assist with special research projects as needed.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following, with “Admin/HR Intern” in the subject line:

Terri-Ann Rougier – Associate Human Resources Manager terri-annr@timeoutny.com

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ADVERTISING

As the Advertising Intern, you will work within the Advertising department doing projects such as the following:

º Assist the sales coordinator and advertising clerk with daily tasks, special projects, and research.
º Help to maintain media kit center by replenishing media kits, one-sheets, and rate cards.
º Help maintain advertising files
º Assist the account managers with mailings and other correspondence

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following, with “Advertising Intern” in the subject line:

Terri-Ann Rougier – Associate Human Resources Manager
terri-annr@timeoutny.com


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CIRCULATION/CONSUMER MARKETING

Circulation (especially for a magazine like Time Out New York) is an eclectic mix of promotions, marketing and business, with interesting things to learn along the way. You will assist our Circulation staff with various tasks and projects, in both the subscription and newsstand marketing. This job is a great learning tool for students of various majors relating to communications, publishing, marketing, advertising, or business. You'll be involved in some of the following tasks:

º Assist with direct marketing projects
º Create marketing posterboards
º Assist in the production of Excel reports & PowerPoint presentations
º Research clubs and organizations we can target for TONY partnerships
º Review TONY websites and help develop promotions to build more online orders
º Process customer comments and provide feedback
º Assist in the preparation of our weekly newsstand deliveries
º Update sales spreadsheets and analyze the results
º Act as liaison for the department to consumer marketers of TONY
º Design marketing/advertising pieces
º Process renewal and billing samples for TONY records



This internship will directly relate to your own skills and abilities. The circulation department is a busy department, so there is something to fit everyone's taste.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:

Terri-Ann Rougier – Associate Human Resources Manager
terri-annr@timeoutny.com


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EDITORIAL

As the Editorial intern, you must be dedicated, knowledgeable, and able to commit to two days per week.

Here’s what you will do:


º Fact check for section editors
º Conduct Internet research for section editors
º Update listings for section editors
º Copy & file freelance invoices, expense sheets and check request forms
º Return merchandise and props to vendors
º Establish relationships with editors in sections of interest (generate intern-specific tasks)
º Transcribe interviews
º Produce occasional writing
º Open and organize mail for section editors
º Cover reception area during receptionist lunch or dinner break
   º Answer phones
   º Sign in packages and portfolios
   º Sign in visitors
   º Arrange for package delivery and pickup
   º Sort company mail and faxes
   º Process back issue sales




A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (preferably clips).

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:

Amy Plitt – Editorial Coordinator
aplitt@timeoutny.com




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EDITORIAL - ART (VISUAL ARTS)

As the Editorial-Art (Visual Arts) section intern, you must be dedicated, knowledgeable, and able to commit to two days per week.

Here’s what you will do:

º Process press releases/show announcements
º Order and return images
º Fact-check reviews and listings
º Assist in selection and preparation of critics’ picks for the TONY web site
º Write extended captions (100 words)



In addition to the above editorial and administrative tasks, this internship features a writing component (drafting exhibition reviews, critic's picks and extended caption boxes for the art section), the specifics of which will be determined by the candidate's prior experience and ability.

A strong background in art history and/or visual arts is a requirement of this position, demonstrated by the candidate’s course work and extra-curricular activities.

A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (preferably clips).

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:

T.J. Carlin – Contributing Writer/Art
tcarlin@timeoutny.com




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EDITORIAL- EAT OUT

Versatility is precisely what we're looking for in our Eat Out intern candidates. Our goal is to find an individual who has a strong interest in magazine journalism and also enjoys the culinary/dining adventures of NYC. Candidates must be available to commit to two or three days a week.

Responsibilities include fact-checking our online restaurant guide as well as the listings in our weekly publication. Candidates must be able to communicate with restaurant industry contacts with confidence and a professional attitude.

Clearly, this fast paced, need-to-meet-the-deadline environment is not suitable for an individual who enjoys down-time. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized and able to dive into projects with confidence.

A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (preferably clips).

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following, with "Eat Out Intern" as the subject line:

Daniel Gritzer - Eat Out Assistant
dgritzer@timeoutny.com




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EDITORIAL - FILM

As the Film intern, you must be dedicated, knowledgeable, and able to commit to two days per week.

Here’s what you will do:

º Assist with the maintenance of TONY’s Film website
º Assist Film staffers as needed



This internship will provide invaluable experience working at a weekly magazine; there may also be writing opportunities.

A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (preferably clips).

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:

David Fear – Film Editor
film@timeoutny.com




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EDITORIAL - MUSIC

As the Music intern, you need to know a lot about music (local bands, local venues) and you need to love it. Your enthusiasm will be matched by professionalism and efficiency, and you must be able to commit to two days per week.

Much of your time will be spent dealing with TONY’s Music blog, The Volume, so interns must be web-literate and familiar with basic blogging programs. Video editing skills are also a plus.

You will:
º Collate music news for a daily news roundup
º Upload photos and use CMS system to update Music website each week
º Write basic posts and set up post templates (add in links etc).
º Maintain a calendar of upcoming releases/shows
Depending on your experience, you may be asked to write for The Volume therefore, so familiarity with our style in print and online is essential.

A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (preferably clips).

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:
Steve Smith – Music Editor
steves@timeoutny.com




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EDITORIAL - I NEW YORK

We're open to any J-schoolers or English majors in the NYC area who are available at least 15 hours a week (much of this time need not be spent in the office itself). Recent grads are okay too. Here's what we want: sharp reporters, writers who can work independently, people who aren't afraid to make phone calls, people who aren't afraid to cold-approach strangers on the street, people who are plugged into NYC culture and street life, people who love Time Out New York and read it regularly and people who REALLY want clips. Lots and lots of clips!

Please send a brief note (nothing too fancy, but do check your spelling), a resume, and some clips or links to clips to:

Allison Williams – Associate Features Editor/I, New York
awilliams@timeoutny.com




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EDITORIAL - ONLINE

This internship requires a blend of basic HTML/XML skills (or a willingness to learn) and solid writing and editing ability. Familiarity with Mac OSX is also helpful.

Candidates will assist the Web editors with a variety of tasks, including:

º Write and pitch online-only stories
º Write short, pithy online display text
º Write for the TONY blog
º Write summaries of TONY articles for dissemination to third-party sites
º Edit basic XML files to rotate stories on home page and section pages
º Conduct Internet research for online projects
º Compile related links for stories
º Analyze traffic data and create reports for web editors, as requested
º Convert old stories into new web templates

Our Web priorities change daily. Candidates must be eager, flexible and ready to be thrown into any project on any given day.

Interested candidates should email cover letter, resume and two clips to the following:

Claire Madigan - Associate Web editor cmadigan@timeoutny.com




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EDITORIAL- SEEK/FASHION

This position is ideal for anyone with a strong interest in fashion and who is familiar with fashion labels and shops in New York City. Responsibilities will include market research and managing contacts, press materials and look books, as well as calling vendors and returning items featured in Time Out New York. You will pack the items, organize where each package is going, and make the returns throughout Manhattan. Candidates will receive occasional opportunities to pitch ideas and write.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following, with "Seek Intern" as the subject line:

Rachel LeWinter – Assistant Editor, Seek
rlewinter@timeoutny.com




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MARKETING & EVENTS

As part of the Time Out New York intern team, you'll be an integral part of the planning, creation and execution for the magazine's weekly special events, partnerships and consumer promotions.

Candidates will assist with a variety of the following tasks:

º Work closely with the Sr. Marketing & Events Manager on the execution of the magazine's special events and custom merchandising programs
º Work closely with the Marketing Manager on the magazine's partnerships with Central Park SummerStage, Hiptix, Roundabout Theater, GenArt and more
º Assist with signature Time Out New York programs including monthly chef's tasting dinners and libation events, our rooftop cocktail series, our summer music preview event, film premieres, fashion shows and consumer promotions incorporating the magazine's high-profile partners
º Write the magazine's in-book promo party pages and help to edit film footage for the Time Out & About webisode series
º Assist the marketing department in all aspects of a fast-paced weekly magazine


Requirements:

º Must be a team player with a great personality and positive "can-do" attitude
º We're looking for a creative individual who can multi-task and brainstorm in the fast-paced environment of a weekly magazine
º Excellent writing, phone and communication skills
º Interest in the NYC arts, entertainment and culture scene
º Must be able to commit to 3 or more consecutive days per week
º The internship is unpaid, but we are happy to work with students to receive course credit


Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume and availability (start, end and days of week available) to the following:

Brooke Welsch – Senior Marketing & Events Manager
bwelsch@timeoutny.com




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ONLINE MARKETING

As the Online Marketing intern, you will observe the day-to-day of the department with a primary focus on tagging key content to help improve SEO results.

This internship is for the individual who is interested in Online Marketing and SEO therefore familiarity with, and basic understanding of SEO is preferred. General website production and previous work with databases will also be helpful. Hours are Flexible but you must accumulate at least 16 hours on a weekly basis.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:

Marci Weisler - Digital Business Director

seointern@timeoutny.com




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ONLINE PRODUCTION

Candidates will get hands-on experience publishing to the Web with this internship. You will assist the Web Producers in converting content from the magazine for the website, updating our events database and assisting in special online projects. We work on Macs, so familiarity with Mac OSX is helpful, as is a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Photoshop, InDesign, BBEdit and FileMaker. Experience with in HTML, XML and CSS is also a big plus.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:

Terri-Ann Rougier – Associate Human Resources Manager
terri-annr@timeoutny.com




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ONLINE DESIGN

This position is for a candidate who is looking to gain experience in an online environment and expand their knowledge in web design and image processing.

Candidates will assist the web designer with a variety of tasks, including:

º Process, size, and color correct images for the web
º Search for stock images for web extras
º Translate content from magazine layouts to the website template
º Batch process print images on a weekly basis
º Add borders, numbers, or icons to images


Technical skills required: º Comfort with Mac OSX platform
º Knowledge of Photoshop
º Knowledge of ImageReady
º Some knowledge of CSS, XML and HTML a plus


Interested candidates should email cover letter, resume and two design clips to the following:

Terri-Ann Rougier —Associate Human Resources Manager
terri-annr@timeoutny.com




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PHOTO

This position is for a candidate who is looking to gain photography experience in a magazine publishing environment.

Candidates will assist the photo department with a variety of the following tasks:

º Coordinate casting calls
º Production
º Keep track of film inside and outside the office
º Mail weekly complimentary copies of the magazine to photographers and contributors
º Photograph for the "Public Eye" section
º Deliver and pick up delicate or valuable items used during photo shoots
º Perform photo research


This position requires excellent organizational skills and motivation to learn. The ability to photograph still life, reportage and portrait would be helpful in gaining a proper understanding of the TONY Photo Department. The successful candidate should be flexible and have a great sense of humor.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:

Beth Levendis – Associate Photo Editor
blevendis@timeoutny.com




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PROMOTIONS DESIGN

This position is for a candidate looking to gain design experience in a marketing environment.

º Observe the day-to-day work of the Promotions Designer in creating the non-editorial branding of Time Out New York.
º Learn how to produce inviting and visually exciting collateral and branding for TONY in house advertisements, and for the magazine's promotions and events
º Collaborate with Administration, Advertising, Art, Circulation, and Online departments on creative/imaging duties


Skills:

º Understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
º Familiarity with static and animated web banners
º Excellent organization, attention to detail and the ability to keep up in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
º Knowledge of HTML (imagemapping and Photoshop-to-web export).


Interested candidates should email cover letter, resume and online portfolio to the following:

Marc Whalen- Promotions Art Director
mwhalen@timeoutny.com




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PUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS

Walk the publishing line between editorial and business!

Applicants should be intelligent, fast, outgoing, flexible and city-savvy. A familiarity with the New York media (television networks, newspapers, and radio shows) and national websites and blogs is strongly desired. Strong writing and communication skills are required.

As an intern, you will:

º Coordinate weekly morning show segments on NBC and CBS
º Research niche media outlets, especially blogs
º Write pitches for television and radio producers
º Track and record successful publicity hits
º Staff events (occasional weekends and evenings)
º Maintain daily administrative activities


This is an unpaid internship, but college credit is available. 2-3 day/week commitment is required.

In your cover letter, please include a clever fact about New York, your favorite website or blog, a hilarious joke and an exceptional ability to use spell check.

Interested candidates should fax or email cover letter and resume to the following:

Lindsay Kaplan  –  Publicity Manager
lkaplan@timeoutny.com


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TONY KIDS

Because the TONY Kids publication runs on a different cycle to the weekly, commitment is not required for an entire semester. Instead, it is preferred that each intern commits to the two month cycle of each publication date. Candidates will assist TONY Kids with a variety of the following tasks:

º Contribute to the web listings
º Research listings subjects to generate content for the magazine
º Fact check print and online listings and articles
º Collect and maintain accurate records of items used for fashion shoots
º Assist with fashion returns and credits
º Transcribe interviews
º Cover reception area during receptionist lunch/dinner break
º Occasional writing (capsule reviews) A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (preferably clips).


Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to the following:

Julia Israel – Assistant Editor
jisrael@timeoutny.com


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