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Paste Media Group - Internships: Main
Do you have dreams of an internship where, in addition to garnering all that “real world experience” (and boy is there ever some of that), you get to wear all your band t-shirts to work, and the staff meetings are fun, and the mail runs yield hundreds of new CDs each week, and no Xerox or espresso machine experience is required because everyone makes their own copies and coffee? In this dream, are you sitting at a long birch desk that runs the length of one wall in a loft-style office with two dozen noisy rolling chairs and a TV that always seems to be playing last Thursday’s episode of The Office? Does this office happen to be housed in a one-time chemical plant, now a fun (chem-free) multi-use complex in Decatur, Georgia, convenient to two MARTA rail lines and all the music, film, food, and culture that Atlanta has to offer? Does a spunky red-haired guy occasionally interrupt your regularly scheduled Friday workday for a mandatory round of beers and a game of Ladder Golf Cornhole in the courtyard? Is everyone wearing headphones and staring intently at their MacBooks, perhaps working hard— or perhaps just about to totally LOL at the latest YouTube video making its rounds about the office?
Well—do you? Am I in your brain right now? Are you freaking out? Huh? Are you?
If you are, you might want to consider doing something about it. Like, say, applying for an internship at Paste Media Group. It’s everything you’ve been dreaming of (and more). And you’re in luck—we’re currently taking applications for our upcoming terms. Please click around for some basic info, answers to frequently asked questions and application instructions.
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Paste Media Group - Internships: Basic Info
Paste offers internships in our editorial, marketing/business, design, and multimedia departments. Internships are offered year-round to both current students and recent graduates and run 12-16 weeks each, roughly corresponding with summer, fall, winter, and spring school terms.
• EDITORIAL: Interns are primarily responsible for assisting Paste’s editorial staff with the day-to-day tasks of running the magazine. These include writing, editing and possibly photography for the magazine and website (http://www.pastemagazine.com), as well as administrative tasks such as assessing the CDs we receive each week and corresponding with subscribers, writers, and publicists. Web-focused editorial internships are also available, for which news writing and basic HTML skills are a plus but not required.
• MARKETING/BUSINESS: Interns work with Paste’s marketing and sales team on the day-to-day responsibilities of running a media company, including executing the marketing aspects of our online and new media initiatives. Interns assist with public relations and grassroots marketing efforts, as well as the planning and publicization of events and execution of strategic partnerships with venues and record labels.
• DESIGN: Interns are responsible for the creation of effective and impactful design for print, web and other special projects. Interns primarily work closely with Paste’s marketing and business team. This position requires proficiency in Quark and/or InDesign, as well as working knowledge of Photoshop or a similar program; web design knowledge is also a plus. (Please note: While experience in publication layout and design are a plus, this is not an editorial design internship.)
• MULTIMEDIA: Interns primarily assist Paste’s multimedia producer with the production of content for Paste’s numerous multimedia offerings, including the Paste Magazine Culture Club podcast and initiatives such as Video Of The Day and the PasteStation. Interns also assist in recording and editing live interviews and performances gathered both off-site an in the Paste studio. Previous experience with audio/video recording and editing software is required
In addition to specific department-related tasks, all interns assist with daily activities such as Post Office and office supply/grocery store runs, as well as maintaining general office organization and tidiness. All interns work closely with members of their respective departments and are encouraged to participate in creative collaboration with members of the staff throughout their time at Paste.
All internships are full time (30-40 hrs per week) for 12-16 weeks, with some part-time slots available. Start and end dates are flexible to coincide with school schedules. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from the Paste office in downtown Decatur, Georgia (accessible via the Decatur and Avondale MARTA stops). Full time interns receive a stipend of $800 for the duration of the internship.
Applications for internships are taken on a rolling basis up until the following deadlines:
• Summer 2008 (May/June - August/September): March 6th, 2008
• Fall 2008 (August/September - November/December): June 6th, 2008
• Winter 2008 (December/January - March/April): TBA
E-mailed pplications must be received by 11:59 PM on the day of the deadline. Applications sent via snail mail must be postmarked by the deadline. No applications received after the deadline or postmarked after the deadline will be considered.
All applicants should submit a resume in addition to a cover letter listing previous relevant experience and addressing the following three questions:
1. What are your career goals?
2. Why do you want to intern with Paste?
3. What do you hope to get out of your internship experience?
Editorial applicants, please include three examples of your writing, preferably published clips. Design applicants, please include three recent examples of your print and/or graphic design work.
Please note: Clips should be attached as .doc, .rtf or .pdf file types. Images should be attached as .jpg or .gif file types. Links to web-based clips are accepted.
Application materials may be emailed to internships@pastemagazine.com, faxed to 404.378.8872, or sent via snail mail to:
Paste Media Group
ATTN: INTERNS
PO Box 1606
Decatur, GA 30031
Feel free to email internships@pastemagazine.com with any further questions not answered by the FAQs.
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Paste Media Group - Internships: FAQs
Please peruse these FAQs for answers to some of your own queries.
Do you offer internships?
What kind of internships do you offer?
Do you offer photography internships?
Do you offer web design or IT internships?
What do editorial interns do?
What do marketing/business interns do?
What do design interns do?
What do multimedia interns do?
What else do interns do?
Will I get to know the staff during my internship?
Are internships paid?
What?! How do you expect me to live on that?!
When are internships offered?
Are internships part-time or full-time?
Do I have to receive academic credit for my internship?
What are Paste’s business hours?
I have a full-time job. Can I still apply?
I’m not currently a college student. Can I still apply?
I’m in high school. Are there any internship opportunities for me?
Is there an age limit for interns?
Where are your offices? Will I have to relocate for my internship?
Wait, I thought you were based in Ohio! Can I get an internship there?
How do I apply?
Who should my cover letter be addressed to?
What are the application deadlines for upcoming terms?
Whoops, I just missed the deadline! Can I still apply?
Can I apply for more than one internship position at a time?
I’m majoring in [insert seemingly unrelated academic field here]. Can I still apply?
I have no relevant academic, extracurricular or professional experience. What are the chances I could still get an internship?
What do you mean by “published clips”?
I don’t have any “published clips.” What else can I send?
Can I send examples of my creative writing, like short stories, poetry or a creative essay? What about an academic paper from one of my college classes?
Should I send over anything in addition to what’s required? Examples of my photography? Glowing letters of reference? Cookies? Large amounts of cash?
If I apply for more than one internship position, is there a chance I could be accepted for both?
If I’m selected as a design intern, will I be working on Paste magazine itself?
Will you hire me after my internship?
How many of your current staff members were once interns?
How many internships are offered each term?
If I’m not offered an internship for this term, can I reapply in the future?
Okay, I just submitted my application. How long will the decision-making process last? When should I expect to hear back from you?
Q. Do you offer internships?
Q. What kind of internships do you offer?
Q. Do you offer photography internships?
Q. Do you offer web design or IT internships?
Q. What do editorial interns do?
Q. What do marketing/business interns do?
Q. What do design interns do?
Q. What do multimedia interns do?
Q. What else do interns do?
Q. Will I get to know the staff during my internship?
Q. Are internships paid?
Q. What?! How do you expect me to live on that?!
Q. When are internships offered?
Q. Are internships part-time or full-time?
Q. Do I have to receive academic credit for my internship?
Q. What are Paste’s business hours?
Q. I have a full-time job. Can I still apply?
Q. I’m not currently a college student. Can I still apply?
Q. I’m in high school. Are there any internship opportunities for me?
Q. Is there an age limit for interns?
Q. Where are your offices? Will I have to relocate for my internship?
Q. Wait, I thought you were based in Ohio! Can I get an internship there?
Q. How do I apply?
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Q. Who should my cover letter be addressed to?
Q. What are the application deadlines for upcoming terms?
Q. Whoops, I just missed the deadline! Can I still apply?
Q. Can I apply for more than one internship position at a time?
Q. I’m majoring in [insert seemingly unrelated academic field here]. Can I still apply?
Q. I have no relevant academic, extracurricular or professional experience. What are the chances I could still get an internship?
Q. What do you mean by “published clips”?
Q. I don’t have any “published clips.” What else can I send?
Q. Can I send examples of my creative writing, like short stories, poetry or a creative essay? What about an academic paper from one of my college classes?
Q. Should I send over anything in addition to what’s required? Examples of my photography? Glowing letters of reference? Cookies? Large amounts of cash?
Q. If I apply for more than one internship position, is there a chance I could be accepted for both?
Q. If I’m selected as a design intern, will I be working on Paste magazine itself?
Q. Will you hire me after my internship?
Q. How many of your current staff members were once interns?
Q. How many internships are offered each term?
Q. If I’m not offered an internship for this term, can I reapply in the future?
Q. Okay, I just submitted my application. How long will the decision-making process last? When should I expect to hear back from you?
Feel free to email internships@pastemagazine.com with any further questions not answered by the FAQs.
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Paste Media Group - Internships: Apply Now
All applicants should submit a resume in addition to a cover letter listing previous relevant experience and addressing the following three questions:
1. What are your career goals?
Editorial applicants, please include three examples of your writing, preferably published clips. Design applicants, please include three recent examples of your print and/or graphic design work.
Please note: Clips should be attached as .doc, .rtf or .pdf file types. Images should be attached as .jpg or .gif file types. Links to web-based clips are accepted.
Application materials may be emailed to internships@pastemagazine.com, faxed to 404.378.8872, or sent via snail mail to:
Paste Media Group
Feel free to email internships@pastemagazine.com with any further questions not answered by the FAQs.
A. Yes, we do.
A. We offer editorial, marketing/business, multimedia and design internships.
A. No, we do not.
A. No, we do not.
A. Editorial interns are primarily responsible for assisting Paste’s editorial staff with the day-to-day tasks of running the magazine. These tasks may include writing, editing and photography for the magazine and website, as well as administrative tasks such as assessing the CDs we receive each week and corresponding with subscribers, writers, and publicists. Web-focused editorial internships are also available, for which news writing and basic HTML skills are a plus but not required.
A. Marketing/business interns work with Paste’s marketing and sales team on the day-to-day responsibilities of running a media company, including executing the marketing aspects of our online and new media initiatives. Interns assist with public relations and grassroots marketing efforts, as well as the planning and publicization of events and execution of strategic partnerships with venues and record labels.
A. Design interns are responsible for the creation of effective and impactful design for print, web and other special projects. Interns primarily work closely with Paste’s marketing and business team. This position requires proficiency in Quark and/or InDesign, as well as working knowledge of Photoshop or a similar program; web design knowledge is also a plus. (Please note: While experience in publication layout and design are a plus, this is not an editorial design internship.)
A. Multimedia interns primarily assist Paste’s multimedia producer with the production of content for Paste’s numerous multimedia offerings, including the Paste Magazine Culture Club podcast and initiatives such as Video Of The Day, the PasteStation and PasteVision video podcast. Interns also assist in recording and editing live interviews and performances gathered both off-site an in the Paste studio. Previous experience with audio/video recording and editing software is required.
A. In addition to specific department-related tasks, all interns assist with daily activities such as Post Office and office supply/grocery store runs, as well as maintaining general office organization and tidiness.
A. Yes. All interns work closely with members of their respective departments and are encouraged to participate in creative collaboration with members of the staff throughout their time at Paste.
A. Yes, full-time interns receive a stipend of $800 (in two installments) for their 12-16 week commitment.
A. We understand it’s not a huge amount, but past interns have been able to supplement the stipend with part-time jobs and other freelance work. (Although we expect your internship to be your top priority, we are happy to accommodate part-time job schedules.) Plus, the real pay-out is the huge amount of hands-on industry experience you’ll gather on a day-to-day basis during your time at Paste.
A. Our internship terms run 12-16 weeks each and are offered year-round—winter, spring, summer and fall. (Start and end dates for each term are flexible, but generally adhere to the following schedule: winter, early January-late March; spring, late March-late May; summer, late May-late August; fall, late August-mid December.)
A. Both. We prefer interns to be available for a full-time commitment, but we do offer part-time internships to accommodate current college students’ class schedules.
A. No. However, we are happy to fill out any paper required of those students who are taking the internship for course credit.
A. Monday-Friday, 9 AM-6 PM (excepting most major holidays).
A. Certainly, as long as your full-time job does not conflict with Paste’s business hours. If you are unavailable during those hours, we unfortunately will not be able to accommodate you, as we require our interns to work from our office during regular business hours.
A. Yes. Our internships are open to current college students and graduates alike.
A. Currently, we don’t offer a high school internship program. However, we have in the past and it’s possible that we will have one in the future. Please email internships@pastemagazine.com to express your interest and we will be in touch if the program is expanded.
A. No, our internships are open to current college students and graduates alike.
A. Paste’s offices are located in Decatur, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. All of our internships are based out of Decatur, therefore you will have to relocate to the area if you do not already live nearby.
A. Our Customer Service team, part of the larger Specialized Fulfilment Services company, is located in Kettering, Ohio. Paste internships are only offered through our Decatur, Georgia, office.
A. All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter, detailing your previous relevant experience and answering the following questions: What are your career goals? Why do you want to intern with Paste? What do you hope to get out of your internship experience? Editorial intern applicants must also submit three examples of their writing, preferably published clips. Design intern applicants must also submit three examples of their recent design work. Materials may be emailed to internships@pastemagazine.com, faxed to 404.378.8872, or snail mailed to:
ATTN: Interns
PO Box 1606
Decatur, GA 30031
A. For editorial applicants: Nick Marino (Managing Editor). Marketing/business and design: Caren Kelleher (Director of Marketing & Events). Multimedia: Jared Wells (Multimedia Producer).
A. Summer 2008: March 6th, 2008. Fall 2008: June 6th, 2008. Winter 2008/2009: TBA.
A. No application materials will be accepted for a given term after that term’s deadline has passed. However, you are welcome to apply for any upcoming terms.
A. Yes. If so, please submit a cover letter for each position you’re applying for, in addition to any other required materials.
A. Yes. While many of our interns have strong academic backgrounds in their respective departments, others come from quite disparate disciplines. Some of our past interns have been political science, urban studies, history, English, and music theory majors. What made them strong intern candidates was their involvement in extracurricular activities, organizations and publications through which they developed and honed their relevant skills.
A. Very slim.
A. “Published clips” include anything you’ve written that has been printed in a publication, such as news stories, trend pieces, Q&As, profiles, reviews, op ed columns, and so on. We do not require clips to be related to music or film. If possible, please submit clips as they appeared in print, whether in PDF form, photocopied or in hard copy form (rather than in a raw text document).
A. You may submit pieces submitted for publication that have not yet appeared in print, or you may submit mock samples of what you would submit if assigned a movie, book or album to review.
A. Yes, but please note that we prefer published clips primarily and mock samples as an alternative, as creative and academic writing are not always effective indicators of an applicant’s journalistic or critical writing ability.
A. No, please don’t. If we need anything else, we’ll let you know.
A. Perhaps, but it depends upon your own qualifications, those of other applicants for the same position and our needs at the time.
A. No. Paste’s design interns primarily work on projects for our marketing/business team and are not involved in magazine design.
A. We cannot and do not promise employment to interns. However, past interns are always welcome to apply for any positions that open up within the company for which they may be qualified.
A. Currently, about one-half.
A. It depends largely upon the number and quality of applicants, but we generally offer internships to 8-12 applicants per term.
A. Yes, you are certainly welcome to do that.
A. We strive to make all decisions within a month of the set deadline. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application review once decisions have been made.
2. Why do you want to intern with Paste Media Group?
3. What do you hope to get out of your internship experience?
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