Fall Internship
New York, New York
Fall Internship
Fall Semester
If you are a student with a passion for the potential of social media, Converseon has an exciting opportunity for you: Learn and work at the cutting edge of digital innovation - through a fall internship in our New York City Office.
Converseon's fall interns will provide support across a variety of clients in a very hands-on role. You will gain specific experience listening and monitoring online conversations, brainstorming and assisting social media strategies, and immersing yourself in new technologies/platforms. The role will be an ideal learning experience as you’ll have the opportunity to work very closely with our award-winning team and learn from close contact with recognized industry leaders.
Candidate Eligibility:
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All candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university
- Candidates should display strong written and verbal communications skills
- Candidates must also possess excellent computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook preferred) and strong organizational skills
- An interest in social media and participation through social blogs, podcasts, and social networks is preferred, but not required
- Eagerness to learn and gain significant industry experience
Must possess the aptitude to thrive within a fast pace environment, good attention to detail, take direction well, and work independently as well as within a team.
- Majors/Degrees – Preference will go to candidates with majors in PR, Marketing, Media, Advertising, E-Commerce, Journalism, Design, Film and who shows an interest in a wide variety of experience and skills
- Must have prior work experience (office experience preferred)
- Must be based in New York City or have transportation/access into the city. Converseon does not provide housing or transportation.
Details:
- Fall internship begins September 14th and ends on December 4th
- Your role will be to provide support for the social media group (very hands on); your experience will be what you make it - the harder you work, the more you get out of it
- Hours: Students will be asked to intern at least fifteen hours a week, but we will try our best to work around student's schedules
- Salary: Converseon offers paid and unpaid positions (please specify in cover letter). Paid positions will be based on an hourly rate of $10. Unpaid positions must receive academic credit. Upon acceptance students will be asked to provide a letter from their college or university confirming that they will receive school credit
Required for application:
- Please submit your resume and brief cover letter to Kathleen Curran [at] internship@converseon.com
- Please specify how you found our internship ad in your cover letter
- Your cover letter should include a brief introduction and links to any online content that demonstrates your proficiency and participation in social media
- We will supply more information about the position and answer any questions during the interview process
- Show your enthusiasm by subscribing to this blog, following Converseon on Twitter and interacting with our company in a variety of social media spaces
- Applicants asked to interview will be expected to submit two letters of recommendation from previous employers or class professors.
APPLICATIONS FOR FALL INTERNS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED.
DEADLINE: AUGUST 31,2009
Due to the high volume of candidates for Converseon’s Internship Program, interested students are encouraged to apply for openings as soon as possible, as these positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Future semester Internship postings will be available after the current semester deadline.
WHILE WE APPRECIATE EVERY APPLICANT’S INTEREST, ONLY THOSE UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. WE REGRET THAT PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
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