Jobs

VIBE Media Group is seeking dynamic interns to work within our various departments. Interns make huge contributions to the organization and an internship with VIBE will allow aspiring students to apply classroom skills in a stimulating real-life workplace.

Interns gain insight into the inner workings of the publishing industry, from editing to production to advertising and marketing. It’s a great chance to network with and learn from magazine publishing trailblazers.

VIBE Media Group wants individuals who are keen on today’s pop culture. Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, reliable and must have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, desire to work hard, and be a team player. This is an opportunity to be a part of VIBE as we document and make history.

To qualify, candidates must be enrolled in either a two- or four-year college program.

Interested candidates must provide written verification from their school that they will receive permission form their academic advisor to participate in this internship. Download Approval Form

All internships are on a part-time basis and can be for college credit (unpaid). No stipend will be provided.

We are currently seeking interns for the following departments:

• Production
• Editorial
• Online
• Art
• Creative Services
• Photo
• Business
• Advertising Sales/ Marketing
• Research
• Copy
• Fashion
• Video

Fall Internship Application Deadlines  
Fall ‘08: July 1, 2008 – August 8, 2008

 

PRODUCTION

VIBE, seeks interns interested in being layout designers and/or production/pre-press specialists, this useful & informative internship this will provide real-world production experience of working on a monthly magazine. Learning magazine workflow from a Production standpoint will provide an advantage for any print designer starting in the business--many places expect designers to have a working knowledge of design, layout, and production/pre-press.

Requirements

1. A 300-word autobiographical essay describing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the Production Department and VIBE Magazine.
2. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
3. A portfolio of your work (link to a website is acceptable)
4. One letter of reference from a professor or faculty advisor
5. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Production Internships
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7430
E-Mail: szhang@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

EDITORIAL

VIBE, Editorial seeks interns to participate in a highly selective program offering students skills to become well–rounded candidates that are fully prepared for their first entry level job in an editorial department. Students will work as if you were on staff and leave understanding the process of what goes into publishing magazine.  Students will learn the correct way to manage a high level of administrative duties, provide research for editor’s stories/projects, learn how to complete expense reports, develop leadership skills, and will be pushed to formulate ideas and communicate them publicly. Interns are surrounded daily by a talented editing and writing staff.  There is also a possibility of conducting interviews and covering events.

Requirements

1. A 150-300 word review on an artist, song, or album
2. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
3. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Editorial Internships
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7430
E-Mail: editjobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

ONLINE

Online Production Intern (Journalist Interest)
VIBE.com seeks interns to participate in a highly selective program offering students skills to become well–rounded candidates that are fully prepared for their first entry level job in new media at a major consumer magazine.
Students will learn how to write breaking news stories and features as well as be asked to come up with larger package ideas. They will also learn how to deliver print magazine content to an online audience. This is not a tech-heavy position, but more creative and editorially based. Those selected will see their work published on VIBE.com almost immediately. They will also attend various entertainment events and parties, for special reporting. Past interns have been published within their first week. Students will be exposed to the exciting new world of online journalism, which is experiencing a lot of growth in the publishing marketplace. Some administrative duties will be required.

Requirements

1. Interns must be able to work 16-hours. To qualify, candidates must be enrolled in either a two- or four-year college program. Interested candidates must provide written verification from their school that they will receive permission form their academic advisor to participate in this internship.
2. All internships are on a part-time basis and can be for college credit (unpaid). No stipend will be provided. Please send in a detailed resume, contact information, and two clips of published or unpublished pieces of your written work to: lhobbs@vibe.com

Online Community Intern (Any Interest)
VIBE, Online Community seeks interns to manage the Vibe.com online community consisting of over 100,000 members.  They will be responsible for the promotion and enhancement of the community, interacting with members, and helping to develop new features that will be made available.  Experience with other social networking sites is a plus, e.g. Myspace, Facebook, etc.

Digital Graphics Intern (Graphic Design Interest)
VIBE, Digital Graphics is seeking a graphic design major that is creative and is interested in urban culture.  This student will work alongside the interactive art director to create pieces for Vibe.com and other digital materials.  Experience in Photoshop required.

Web Development Intern (Web Development interest)
VIBE, Web Development is seeking web development interns that will assist the digital team in various VIBE.com web projects.  This may involve low-level HTML/CSS where applicable if student has knowledge in such areas.  Mainly this student will work to enhance our web site and help VIBE.com to create new aspects that attract the college-aged user.  The ideal candidate will have created a small or personal web site at some point and is interested in pursuing a career in web development.

Requirements

1. A 300-word autobiographical essay describing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to VIBE.com and VIBE magazine
2. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
3. A list of at least 10 websites you visit on a regular basis and one to two sentences explaining why
4. Five article/package ideas for VIBE.com
5. One letter of reference from a professor or faculty advisor
6. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Online Internships
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: onlinejobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

ART

VIBE, Art is seeking dynamic interns to work with the Art department of VIBE magazine. Candidates must also be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.  Responsibilities will include scanning, printing, research and occasionally layout/design pages of the magazine. This is a great chance to network with and learn from creative art and photo editors.

Requirements

1. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
2. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Art Intern Fall 2008
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: artjobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

CREATIVE SERVICES

VIBE, Creative Services is seeking interns to join its creative services team to assist in the layout/design of in-book house advertising, marketing event collateral, sales presentations, and other sales materials. Candidates should be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint.

Requirements

1. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
2. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Creative Services
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: creativejobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

PHOTO

VIBE, Photo is seeking dynamic interns to work with the Photo department of VIBE magazine.  This highly selective training program is for students who are aspiring photojournalists or photo editors. You work with a designated trainer to help you in your development. You have the opportunity to cover stories that could be featured in media outlet around the state or around the globe.

Requirements

1. A 300-word autobiographical essay describing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the Photo Department and VIBE magazine
2. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
3. A portfolio of your work (link to a website is acceptable)
4. One letter of reference from a professor or faculty advisor
5. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Photography Internship
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: photojobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

BUSINESS

VIBE, Business is seeking students interested in discovering the business behind "the voice and soul of urban culture." This opportunity will assist you in building a sound business acumen: providing you hands-on experience with the departments that drive profitability. The internship will allow you to gain experience behind the scenes in the creation of some of the hottest events in the entertainment industry.

Requirements

1. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
2. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Business Internships
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: bizjobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

ADVERTISING SALES/ MARKETING

VIBE, Advertising Sales and Marketing is seeking students interested in the business side of the magazine (i.e. sales, marketing, events, etc).  You work with an Associate/Assistant to help you in your development.  You will be given the chance to write marketing proposals which are sent out to clients, and used by sales people on sales calls.  You may also have an opportunity to assist at events.

Requirements

1. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
2. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Advertising Sales and Marketing Internships
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: marketingjobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

RESEARCH

VIBE's Research Department is seeking students who are aspiring researchers and reporters. You work with a designated VIBE research editor to help you in your development as a fact-checker and gain valuable reporting skills. You may receive college credit and have the opportunity to research and fact-check articles that will appear in VIBE and on VIBE.com and as well as work on an in-house publication with the rest of the intern team. Each intern will have the opportunity to work very closely with the editors, gain a knowledge of Lexis/Nexis, work with publicists, and develop writing skills.

Requirements

1. A resume and cover letter
2. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Research Internship
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: researchjobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

COPY

VIBE's Copy Department is seeking students who are aspiring copy editors. You will work with VIBE's own Copy Chief to help you develop your skills as a copy editor as well as writing technique. You may receive college credit and have the opportunity to edit articles that will appear in VIBE and on VIBE.com and as well as work on an in-house publication. Each intern will have the opportunity to work very closely with the editors. You will leave with a thorough knowledge of In-Design and AP and Chicago Style.

Requirements

1. A resume and cover letter.
2. A portfolio of your work (link to a Web site is acceptable)
3. Intern approval form Prior In-Design knowledge a plus.

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Copy Internships
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7430
E-Mail: copyjobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

FASHION

VIBE, Fashion is seeking students who are fashion forward, detail oriented, and willing to work hard.  You will assist the Fashion Market Editor along with others in the fashion department.  Responsibilities will include checking in and out clothing samples, maintaining fashion closet, updating market list and contacts, filing look books, completing expense reports, mailing issues to mailroom contacts, assisting on set for monthly fashion editorial shoots and executing basic administrative duties.  Students will be given the opportunity to learn about the industry and experience the intense fashion arena. 

Requirements

1. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date).
2. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Fashion Internship
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: fashionjobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

 

VIDEO

VIBE, Video seeks interns to participate in a hands on experience in the video department that bridges the business and editorial sides of VIBE Media Group.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: editorial research, logging, pitching client specific programs, editing, and field production.  All candidates must be fast learners with a passion for VIBE. The most outstanding quality of any VIBE Video intern is versatility.  VIBE Video interns are given the opportunity to expound upon their own skills and developing interests, as video production call for a wide range of talent. Each project is guaranteed to substantially impact the productivity of the department. Growth potential is set upon a steep slope.

Requirements

1. A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
2. Reel (if available)
3. Intern Approval Form

Contact: VIBE Media Group
Attn: Video Internship
120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005
Fax: 212-448-7400
E-Mail: videojobs@vibe.com
NO PHONE CALLS

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