Posted On: April 24, 2018

Media-Related Internship

Media Organization: TED Conferences

Company Description

TED is a warm and creative workplace, based in New York, where we think all day about sharing ideas. Inside the TED organization, we create the TED Talks video series, the globe-spanning TED Fellows program, the TED-Ed movement to support learners of all ages, and many more idea-driven ideas and initiatives. And it's all powered by our world-class technology, administrative and partnerships teams. We're a values-centered, nonpartisan organization, owned by a nonprofit, with a smart foundation for stable growth. TED is a great place to work

Job Description

TEDx is growing rapidly. The TEDx Licensing Team receives over 100 applications every week from amazing individuals who want to organize TEDx events. In order to quickly assess them, we need to get certain information, fast.

Your primary responsibility will be to help our team review applications against specific criteria. This involves a great deal of web work: you will need zealous attention to detail and a defiant attitude towards repetition.

A few skills you can expect to practice or learn: web research, interview skills, fact checking, systems management and the ability to express a succinct opinion that informs decisions.

The requirements:

You must be able to work in our Manhattan office 10am-6pm, five full days each week
You must be able to quickly learn new processes, and how to use new Mac software
Global mindset/perspective
Multi-lingual preferred but not required
MUST be proficient in Mac OS
As we anticipate many applications for this position, we will look for a clear, concise statement within your cover letter addressing the following question: When was an occasion you went to extraordinary lengths to learn something and why?

Due to the high volume of applications, only considered candidates will be notified.

This is a paid 6-month internship position with the possibility of extension, based at our NYC office. Only candidates applying within the greater NYC metro area will be considered. Telecommuting is not possible.

To Apply

https://jobs.jobvite.com/ted/job/oMBm6fwz