Editorial Intern, Communications and Creative

Position Summary:
The Editorial Intern will support the Communications and Creative team in its efforts to cover our work in seven countries where we work and amplify the voices of girls around the world. Assembly, Malala Fund’s digital publication and newsletter, is a platform for girls and young women to share their thoughts, challenges and accomplishments — and for all of us to learn about this new generation of leaders. The Editorial Intern will research, write and edit original content for Assembly and provide administrative support to the Communications and Creative team. The ideal candidate is a highly organised individual with great interpersonal skills and can thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, creative environment.

This is a paid 12-week internship working out of Malala Fund’s New York office. Applicants should be able to commit to working between 24-32 hours per week during the fall 2019 term. Graduate and undergraduate applications welcome.

Responsibilities and tasks:
- Research and write a variety of content for Assembly, Malala Fund’s digital publication and newsletter
- Participate in editorial meetings to brainstorm and generate ideas for stories and features
- Reach out to potential contributors
- Maintain communications databases to track content and outreach
- Assist in cataloging photos and other assets
- Other administrative duties as assigned
- Translate posts (if fluent in a second language)

Qualifications:
- Previous internship or work experience
- Demonstrated interest in communications or journalism
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with previous experience in copyediting and knowledge of AP style
- Strong research skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritise workload and work well under pressure
- Maintain high degree of confidentiality with sensitive organisational matters and interact professionally at all internal/external levels
- Second language desirable

UnionDocs Fall Internship

Uniondocs Fall Internship

UnionDocs is seeking three interns with a variety of strengths and interests from September–December. This volunteer position presents the opportunity to explore the operations of a small non-profit arts space and community.

Ideal candidates study or work in film production or theory, with a vested interest in nonfiction media, programming, events, production, and storytelling. As a small nonprofit with DIY roots, interns work across a wide variety of roles just like the core staff. Interns also receive a free pass to all UnionDocs events!

Responsibilities Include:

– Telling the story of our public weekend events through video, audio, photography and text, including an active role in media management for UnionDocs’ forthcoming podcast (an interest in audio is a plus!)
– Participating in event planning, setup, management and reporting
– Managing updates to UnionDocs.org, including publishing event listings, managing box-office sales, and writing updates to support our web presence
– Marketing support including writing, research and graphic design to promote events, workshops and professional development programs
– Outreach via social media and within the community
– Administrative duties as needed

Time Commitment:

– 1-2 days per week (11am-6pm) + 1 evening screening per week

Requirements:

– Strong writing and verbal communication skills
– Excellent computer skills (experience with WordPress, HTML and Adobe Creative Suite preferred)
– Good knowledge of documentary arts
– Photography, video and editing experience preferred
– Ability to work independently

Most importantly, we are seeking candidates who are interested in the world of non-profit art institutions and documentary art, who are excited by a hands-on and diverse working environment, willing to take on a variety of tasks with equal enthusiasm and diligence. Women, people of color, and LGBTQIA identified people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Online Communications Intern

Position: Online Communications Intern
Location: New York, NY
Reports to: Digital Communications Manager
Salary: $17/hour at 20-30 hours a week, transit benefits, lunch reimbursement

Position Summary:
Arcus’ Communications team is looking for an intern eager to learn more about communications in a fast-paced environment while contributing to Arcus’ digital properties.

Key responsibilities:
• Work with Digital Communications Manager to plan and execute an editorial calendar and social media strategy through research; relevant and engaging posts; monitoring of community conversations; and interaction with followers.
• Support website maintenance, including drafting text, uploading content, and monitoring for technical issues.
• Research and manage Arcus website Events section, highlighting grantee partners’ upcoming offline and online events to garner public awareness of initiatives and events.
• Monitor release of recent publications authored by grantees and update Arcus Publications section of site according to editorial guidelines.
• Assist Digital Communications Manager in gathering information to action quarterly grantee listings for website.
• Assist in updating and regularizing grantee records in customized database.
• Assist in tracking and responding to social and web metrics.
• Assist in special editorial projects as necessary.

Ideal experience and qualifications:
Interns should be a junior, senior, or alumnus of an undergraduate program; or a graduate or postgraduate student. The internship is part-time, and days and hours are negotiable based on class load and other responsibilities. A commitment of at least one full semester/five months is preferred.

Interns should be based in the New York City area and/or willing to work from Arcus’ New York City office.

Requirements include excellent written and verbal skills, experience with social media and online publishing, education in journalism and/or communications, strong news judgment, demonstrated interest/experience in and/or knowledge of social justice and/or conservation issues, and a sense of humor.

Marketing Intern

Humanscale is looking for an intelligent and organized individual to assist with our Corporate marketing department. We are seeking an intern who can work both independently and as part of the team.

Intern should be prepared to work in fast-paced environment and be able to think quickly and intuitively. They will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of marketing.

Responsibilities
1. Assist with review and population of global website content
2. Research and contribute to SEO efforts
3. Seek and analyze competitor marketing
4. Support social media efforts
5. Assist with event organization, marketing and administration
6. Assist other tasks and in projects with outside agencies

Competencies:
1. Problem Solving- Identifying and resolving problems in a time critical manner; developing alternative solutions; logical thinking and quick resolution skills.
2. Judgment- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; has a professional approach to decision making.
3. Efficiency/Organization- Remains organized in all daily tasks
4. Attendance/Punctuality- Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at all meetings on time when applicable.
5. Initiative- Volunteers readily; shows interest in growth and creates opportunities.
6. Attention to Detail- Carefully performs all tasks with minimal mistakes in a timely manner; double checks own work prior to submission
7. Other skills and competencies will be required for additional projects and duties given by management

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
2. Some experience with Photoshop.
3. Excellent time management skills.
4. Thorough knowledge of multiple social media platforms
5. Professional decision making and problem solving skills
6. Demonstrated aptitude for learning about new products and processes.
7. Interest in architecture, interior design and furniture design