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Bauer Publishing has an immediate opening for an intern for their
humor website, 4tnz.com. The candidate should be a marketing or
communications student, internet savvy and knowledgeable about pop
culture.

This is not a coffee-getting internship. The internship is a mix of
marketing and editorial; with a small and open team, there will be plenty
of opportunity to contribute ideas and writing, even while working on
marketing projects.

Job responsibilities include:

- Social Networking Outreach
- Brainstorming jokes and content ideas
- Research
- Communicating with both readers and other related websites

Bauer can offer academic credit for this internship. We are located in
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, just a few minutes over the George Washington Bridge
and easily reachable by bus from New York City.
Posted 10/2/08.

Bauer Publishing has an opening for a summer editorial intern
for their humor website, 4TNZ.com. The candidate should be internet savvy
and knowledgeable about pop culture.

This is not a coffee-getting internship — you should be ready to be an
integral part of a great site run by a fun, young group, and gain plenty of
experience working for a small team within a worldwide publishing giant.

Job responsibilities include:
- Writing, researching, brainstorming
- Social Networking Outreach
- Blog reading and outreach

Bauer can offer academic credit as well as plenty of Jonas Brothers
posters. We are located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, just a few minutes over
the George Washington Bridge and reachable directly by bus from New York
City. Also open for graduates looking for experience, though no
compensation is offered.
Posted 2/2/09

944 Magazine is currently seeking a full-time copy editor to join our team at corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. The ideal candidate will have strong copy editing, proofreading, InDesign and communication skills. Daily tasks require reading copy on-screen as well as on paper for grammar, punctuation, spelling and AP style. This position reports directly to the copy chief and will work with multiple editors to produce at least two of our local editions. Opportunities for contributing pieces to print and online edition are available.

Job Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or related field
-Exceptional writing and editing skills
-Strong grasp of AP style
-Basic computer skills and working knowledge of InDesign
-Ability to organize multiple tasks
-A cool head amid deadline pressure

Posted 10/05/09

944 Magazine is looking for
sharp, energetic and style-savvy candidates who are ambitious and eager to
learn all facets of the publishing industry. 944 Magazine operates with
offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, San Diego, Orange County,
Phoenix and San Francisco.

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will vary depending on the candidate’s strengths, prior
experience and the department where they are assigned. Some general
responsibilities include:

Administrative: Reception functions (phones, mail, faxing, supply orders,
etc.)

Advertising: Updating databases, conducting media research, media kit
mailings

Promotions: Planning and execution of events

Sales: Perform sales research and assist in sales material production.

Events: Planning and execution of events

Editorial: Researching and developing editorial content.

*Candidates seeking editorial positions must submit three clips and have
college journalism experience.
Posted 10/2/08.

AARP Bulletin, the issue-oriented publication of AARP, is seeking an assistant photo editor to help provide visual content for 10 issues per year and a news web site, AARP Bulletin Today. This position is in Washington, DC. Under the direction of the photo editor, the assistant photo editor is responsible for photo research, accurate photo credits, and processing invoices. The successful candidate will be able to brainstorm creative ideas and acquire and edit photos; and will have extensive knowledge of many different areas of photography, including portraiture, conceptual, reportage, still life, fine art, historical and fashion. The successful candidate will be highly organized with strong follow-through and communication skills, possess a strong aesthetic, have a solid knowledge of photographers in all categories, as well as studios, photo representatives, prop stylists, stock agencies, etc. The assistant photo editor should be able to work independently and steadily under pressure, and demonstrate a passion for excellence. The Bulletin is a fast-paced team environment; monthly publication and daily web site deadlines may include some night and/or weekend hours. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in photojournalism or other photo-related background); one to three years photo-editing experience at a print publication. No phone calls please.

This is a demanding and rewarding unpaid internship at AARP The Magazine, the largest-circulation magazine in the world. The intern should have a working knowledge of the publications editorial process and will write display copy (headlines, captions, etc.) and short items. The intern will also organize reader responses, research article ideas, write summary reports, and help with other editorial projects as needed.

Successful candidates will have strong writing and organizational skills, poise, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. Juniors, seniors, or graduate students in English, communications, journalism or multimedia preferred. Writing samples required. This is an unpaid position with a small stipend to offset commuting costs. Minimum time commitment is 2.5 workdays per week for the entire spring semester.

Posted 10/19/09

About.com is seeking a smart self-starter with excellent editorial skills
and judgment to fill the role of Cities and Towns Associate Editor at our
headquarters in New York City. Experience in an online publishing
environment required; working with freelance writers or independent
contractors is strongly preferred.

About.com’s editorial mission is to help provide practical solutions to
the everyday questions and problems faced by our millions of readers across
a wide variety of topics and interests. The primary responsibility is to
work with About.com Guides (freelance writers) and the editorial staff to
fulfill About.com’s editorial mission by improving content quality and
increasing audience retention and site growth. We will also look to this
person to help define and implement About.com’s editorial strategy as it
evolves.

Posted 11/20/09

About.com is seeking a smart self-starter with excellent editorial
instincts and judgment to fill the role of Associate Health Editor at our
headquarters in New York City. Experience in an online publishing
environment is required. A background in health content (preferably online)
and experience working with freelance writers or independent contractors is
strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:
-Build/maintain chunks of content for
-Conduct research for editors
-Line editing as needed
-Copy edit, proofing A list guides
-Monitor blogs
-Monitor for/handle false ads
-Maintenance of the health portion of the Lounge; answering questions on
the Health listserv
-Monitor the competition; make suggestions to editors for their guides

Candidate must have 2-3 years exp creating or managing online health
content and exp managing freelance writers. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
a must.
Postsed 4/10/08.

About.com is seeking a smart self-starter with excellent editorial skills
and judgment to fill the role of Associate Editor for News, People and
Religion at our headquarters in New York City. Experience in an online
publishing environment is required. Experience in one or more of these
verticals (News, People, Religion) is a plus; experience working with
freelance writers or independent contractors is a strong plus.

The primary responsibility will be to fulfill the editorial mission of
About.com while improving content quality and audience retention. Associate
Editors work with About.com Guides (freelance writers) and the editorial
staff to help provide practical solutions to everyday problems facing
About.com’s millions of readers across a wide variety of topics and
interests.

Posted 11/20/09

About.com is seeking a Computing & Electronics Editor at our headquarters
in New York City.

Responsibilities:
* Review About.com Computng & Electronics GuideSites regularly to
judge quality of content and user experience
* Work with Guides and the editorial staff to improve content quality
and audience metrics, including pageviews, frequency and duration
* Develop/maintain good working relationships with Guides and
troubleshoot while fostering a cooperative team atmosphere within assigned
topic areas.
* Create and implement editorial calendars for effective creation and
promotion of content in Computing & Technology, Electronics & Gadgets and
Video Games channels.
Posted 2/26/08.

Abrams Media, the blog network behind Mediaite.com, seeks editorial interns for soon-to-launch fashion blog for January to May 2010.

Interns must be available to work at least 20 hours a week in our offices in Lower Manhattan. Current university students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

The primary qualification for this job is an encyclopedic knowledge of style and the fashion industry. If you know the head designers of major labels by heart, follow fashion news sites daily, and participate in online style communities, then this internship is a perfect fit for you.

Posted 11/09/09

Abrams Media, the blog network behind Mediaite.com, seeks editorial interns for soon-to-launch geek culture blog for January to May 2010.

Interns must be available to work at least 20 hours a week in our offices in Lower Manhattan. Current university students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

The primary qualification for this job is an obsessive enthusiasm for multiple aspects of geek culture. If you are intimately familiar with the video gaming world, are knowledgeable about the history and current state of hacker/open-source culture, follow consumer tech news, and/or posses a deep knowledge of science fiction and fantasy media, then this is the internship for you.

Posted 11/09/09

ACCESS DIRECTV is seeking an intern this summer to assist in the editorial
and art/production areas of a fast-paced monthly entertainment magazine.
Duties will include: proofreading, fact-checking and some reporting on
features and departments; performing research for stories and on upcoming
TV programming; coordinating monthly issue mailing; maintaining library of
magazines and database of network contacts; assisting art department in
collating printouts and preparing PDFs for client meetings. Good computer
(Microsoft Word and InDesign), phone and writing skills are necessary.
Organizational skills and pop-culture savvy help, too.
Posted 3/25/09

ADDISON- The Magazine of the North Dallas Corridor is seeking a Managing
Editor/Production Coordinator.

Ideal candidate must excel at multitasking and be able to fulfill many
positions, including, but not limited to editor, writer, office manager,
proofreader, photographer, and production coordinator and circulation
manager.

At least one year experience in working with magazines or similar
publications is required. A degree in journalism, communications or a
similar field and familiarity with Addison and the North Dallas Corridor
area is a plus. Must be very flexible and be willing to work some nights
and weekends during production times. This is a full time position. Salary
consistent with experience and ability.
Posted 7/11/08.

New Hope Media has an immediate three-month opening for a full-time, paid Web/Editorial Assistant, with the possibility of turning into a longer-term position. New Hope Media (www.newhopemedia.com) publishes two special-interest magazines: ADDitude (for people with attention-deficit disorder) and Adoptive Families (for families before and after adoption) and maintains related websites (www.additudemag.com and www.adoptivefamilies.com).

This position offers a great opportunity to master the writing and tagging of content for the Web. The Assistant will repurpose magazine content by creating checklists, resizing and tagging images, and rewriting heds and deks to incorporate search-friendly keywords, and upload content to the sites. The Assistant will also have the opportunity to work on editorial projects, including reviewing submissions, finding books and products of interest to readers, and editing reader-generated content, and contribute as needed on administrative projects. A minimum of two years experience writing and/or editing for the Web (preferred) and print required. Some knowledge of Quark and basic HTML a plus.
Posted 7/14/08.

Book and calendar publisher looking for competent admin asst to support
Photo director. Responsibilities include logging submissions, tracking
photos, preparing credits, invoicing and returns. Also assisting on photo
shoots and photo research.

Individual must be extremely organized, detailed oriented and able to
complete projects under deadline. Must have professional phone manner,
excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, Filemaker and Photoshop.

A good sense of humor is a plus!

Full time
401K, Bonuses, Health Insurance
Under $30,000
Posted 11/5/09