Village Voice Marketing & Events Intern

Village Voice; New York (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The Village Voice is seeking a motivated marketing intern for Fall 2016. This part-time position offers hands-on experience in social media, event planning, and promotional campaigns for the Village Voice and its partners.

Interns will assist in creating contests, managing social media, and supporting event logistics, with an emphasis on the craft beer festival and cocktail events. Applicants must be able to receive college credit and ideally be available from September to December.

Qualifications

• Active interest in social media, marketing, events, and promotions.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Passion for music, film, arts, and New York City culture is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Create and fulfill giveaways and contests.
• Assist with social media efforts on various platforms.
• Conduct research for potential sponsors and partners.
• Assist in production logistics of special events.
• Manage inventory of promotional swag items.

Skills

Social media management

Event planning

Marketing communications

Research skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Village Voice is seeking a highly motivated individual interested in pursuing a career in marketing, events, and social media to assist the marketing department on a part-time basis during the Fall 2016 semester. You must be eligible to receive academic credit.

This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the design and execution of promotional, marketing, and social media campaigns for the Village Voice and our partners in addition to event planning and production.

Individuals chosen for this internship will gain hands‑on experience in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.), special event production, sponsorship sales and partnerships, street team marketing and promotional campaigns. We will be focusing on our 6th annual craft beer festival (Brooklyn Pour) and 4th annual cocktail event among many other promotional endeavors.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Create and fulfill giveaways and contests
• Assist with social media efforts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat
• Assist with street team promotions and marketing campaigns
• Research leads for potential sponsors and partners of special events
• Assist in production logistics of special events
• Assist with smooth execution of event sponsorships and summaries
• Manage inventory of promotional swag items
• Research applicable marketing and event partnerships
• Archive marketing and event materials
• Track and capture partnership screenshots and campaign assets

Active interest in social media, marketing, events, and promotions preferred with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office required. A passion for music, film, arts, and New York City culture is encouraged and welcomed.

This position is unpaid and applicant must receive college credit for this internship. Applicants must preferably be available to start in September through December.