ABRA-ZINE NEEDS INTERNS/VOLUNTEERS Majors: Art, Visual Fine Art, Theater, Music, Media and Marketing, Journalism, Film, Graphic Layout and Design, Digital Publication Online Global E-Magazine based in South Plainfield, New Jersey is looking for an intern to join our team and learn the ropes of digital magazine production in the midst of a hectic and exciting production schedule. The intern/volunteers hired for this position should expect to work closely with the Editor in Chief and be involved in all aspects of magazine production for our seasonal issues, from start to finish.
Term for Interns: Mid February – Mid July (For Our Spring and Summer Issues) Term for Volunteers: Ongoing if you’d like Time & Location: Flexible/TBD Since It’s a Home Based Venture Compensation: Free Training/Experience/Letter of Recommendation
Looking For Any of the Following: (MUST BE LOCAL TO SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ) – High school junior or senior students who would like experience in this given field while applying for colleges. – Students about to graduate from unaccredited art schools looking for experience for continued education at a credited college.
(The Above Will Receive Letter of Recommendation for their Work) – Anyone who wants free training in any of the programs listed below, which will be used in this magazine’s production.- Anyone who is interested in wanting to learn more about digital e-mag production or solely wanting to help out (Could lead to paying position as we are working toward monetization)
The benefits to the intern/volunteer include: – Experience in working with a team of artists and creative contributors from all over the globe. – Learning the ropes and ins n’ outs of what goes into putting together a digital magazine issue. – Full Training and Hands on Experience in all aspects of the business. – Being placed in the issue Masthead as Assistant to the Editor (this position looks great on a resume!) – Letter of Recommendation to educational establishments. – Lifetime membership of magazine and exemption from any future fees that may be associated with purchasing or downloading of seasonal issues.
In return for the benefits listed above, the intern should have excellent communication, self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and pay attention to detail. They music have a high level of enthusiasm for even the most mundane tasks and a genuine strong interest in the Arts and Creative Industries as well as Digital Magazine Publication. They should be QUICK learners, excellent computer skills are a MUST! Must Have Reliable Transportation! Must have excellent researching, written and oral communication skills. Organizational Skills are ESSENTIAL (This job relies heavily on organization!) Must also display courtesy and graciousness when corresponding with contributors. Arrogance and sarcasm will not be tolerated. RESPONSIBILITES WILL BE EXPLAINED AND DISCUSSED DURING INTERVIEWING PROCESS.
Programs the Position Will Use: (No Prior Experience On These Programs Are Necessary. Will Provide Training!) – Photoshop – Adobe Indesign – WordPress – Mailchimp – Leadpages PLEASE SEND ALL RESUMES AND ONLINE PORTFOLIO LINKS to [email protected]