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Internship Program

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The Phoenix Media/Communications Group internship program has been structured to provide beneficial and educational intern assignments to qualified and motivated college students, preferably those who could receive college credit. The Boston Phoenix, Stuff Media Group and Tele-Publishing, Inc. internships are offered at our Boston offices; WFNX internships are offered at our Lynn site; and opportunities in editorial, graphic design, research, finance and sales are offered at our Providence Phoenix and Worcester Phoenix offices in those cities.

We are currently actively recruiting for spring and summer 2000 internships. Positions do tend to fill quickly, particularly in the editorial departments, so students should send resumes in as soon as possible. We require that all interns be enrolled in classes and must be able to commit 10 hours a week for the summer and 16 hours a week for fall and spring semesters. All internships are unpaid. Any student interested in being considered for any of the following internships should send a resume and cover letter to the address above. Students interested in applying for editorial internships should also forward copies of writing samples and/or clips for our review.

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The Boston Phoenix

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The Boston Phoenix was started in 1966 as a four-page arts and entertainment alternative news weekly. Today, it is the largest regional publication of its kind in the country. The Phoenix is nationally known for its award-winning, incisive journalism and the most comprehensive arts and entertainment listings of any paper in New England. The Boston Phoenix offers internships in the following departments:

Editorial Online - Interns assist in the production, maintenance, and promotion of the editorial content on this Web site. Interns will assist in weekly page updates, perform online research related to the newspaper's content, and send out prewritten electronic promotional materials to other web sites, as well as mailing lists and news groups. Experience with the World Wide Web, Macintosh, Netscape and e-mail required, as is an elementary knowledge of HTML. Experience with any of the following is a plus: Usenet, Filemaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop. One of the two work days per week must be Tuesday or Wednesday. In addition to mailing a resume to the above address, please e-mail the Editorial Webmaster.

Editorial Arts and Entertainment - These interns are responsible for: photo research and filing, typing manuscripts, transcribing interview tapes, sending tearsheets to record companies, communicating with bands, record companies, and publicists, updating database files for "8 Days," updating the story index, and occasional writing assignments.

Editorial News/Styles - Duties for these interns include: developing story ideas, assisting staff writers with research, editing short pieces, photocopying, and filing. Again occasional writing assignment based on story availability and the ability of the intern to both write and pitch story ideas.

Editorial Supplements - Interns will work on the monthly production of both the Phoenix Literary Section (PLS) and One in Ten as well as other supplements.

Editorial Design - Interns assist the department in the design and production of the Boston Phoenix. Candidates must know Quark XPress.

Classified Display - Duties include providing tear sheets to clients, proofing artwork and line ads, running credit cards of weekly contract clients, assisting in mailing to existing customers, gathering publications for prospective clients, and providing input in to the internet site.

Finance - Interns are responsible for doing account analyses and database work. Other projects may be assigned depending upon the interests and abilities of the intern.

Graphic Design - These interns will produce ad and promotional material for the Boston Phoenix. Candidates must know Quark XPress.

Marketing/Promotions - Interns are responsible for sending out mailings, carrying out data entry and doing phone work. Also, they assist with copywriting, proofing, editing, market research, and special projects which vary for each season.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Internet - Intern assignments will include work on the Internet, database management, computer operations, support, and programming.

Sales/Advertising - Interns write and proof basic form letters, prepare copy sheets, assist in the creation and deployment of promotional materials, research new business prospects, maintain and update the database of clients, and perform general support.

Traffic - Responsibilities include layout of sections, tracking ad copy, ad filing, answering phones, customer queries, assembling media kits and client contact.

Internet/New Media - Interns support the web sites for the Boston Phoenix, WFNX, and others. Ideal candidates will have Perl and Unix experience, will have completed a data structures course, and will be able to commit to a two full day per week schedule.

Internet Customer Service - This intern assists the customer service department by reading mail from customers and reading and/or listening to personal ads by customers prior to these being posted on the internet. Candidates should have basic computer skills, but need not have advanced programming experience.

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Stuff Media Group

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Stuff Magazine is a highly visual monthly magazine has a long-standing tradition of providing a unique forum for Boston-area artists, illustrators, designers and writers capable of producing an interesting page of STUFF. It is a vital and vibrant lifestyle publication dedicated to exciting and accurate reportage of the downtown Boston social and artistic scenes.

Stuff @ night's beat is life after 5pm. In other words, nighttown. It covers food, fashion, clubs, culture, and personalities from the mainstream to the off-stream. It does for Greater Boston what Details and Interview magazines once did for Manhattan before they were absorbed into the cookie-cutter culture of mainstream publications.

Editorial - Interns are in charge of: compiling, organizing, and writing blurbs about upcoming Calendar listings, proofing copy, contributing to "Catalysts" and other columns, communicating with vendors and spot checking distribution points, conducting research for special issues, updating and maintaining the database, transferring freelance hardcopy onto disk, and preparing mailings.

Graphic Design - Intern projects include: scanning, designing ads/editorial, on screen editing/tweaking, paste up mechanical, sending art back to contributors, filing and organizing. Interns will also have the opportunity to help out in other areas and thus increase their exposure. Candidates must know Quark XPress.

Sales - Intern responsibilities include: assisting in developing and implementing sales and marketing plans, coordinating mailing of deadline information and media kits, conducting research with regard to advertising leads, and updating the sales database.

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FNX radio network 101.7FNX Boston and 92.1FNX Portland

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FNX is an award-winning alternative radio station that carries a tradition of providing listeners with the best new music first and the most complete arts and entertainment information available.

WFNX radio offers internships in the following departments:

Music Department - Interns in this department will assist the Music Director with all the necessary steps to ensure songs get on the air, including writing and researching music information, assisting with music testing, and maintaining the music library.

Marketing/Promotions - Interns in this department are expected to assist the Marketing/Promotions Manager with all duties including market research, promotional copywriting, give-aways/contests, and events both in the office and on-site. Tasks can range from assisting with press relations and event planning to database maintenance and prize mailings.

On-Air - Interns with an on-air internship assist the DJ's in virtually every aspect of their show, including taking requests, answering questions, pulling spots, and writing material for on-air use. In addition, on-air interns also have the opportunity to learn the WFNX format, how the on-air studio works, and 4-track production.

Production - Production interns assist the Production Director and Assistant Production Director in all aspects of production, including dubbing commercials for reel to cart for airplay, tagging commercials, editing features, gathering "drops/bites" for image production, and mixing 'FNX music tapes for special events.

Research - Research interns are expected to help the Research Manager with all of her duties by tracking station ratings, working on competitive program analysis, qualitative information, and of course, music testing. All FNX interns, regardless of their "core" department are required to work 2 hours per week in the Research Department. However, Research is also a "core" department and those who choose a full time internship in this department will have a more in depth look at research than those who meet the 2 hour requirement.

One in Ten - One in Ten is a news, information, and entertainment talk program for the gay and lesbian community in and around Boston. The intern will assist the producer by: contributing ideas and suggestions for One in Ten topics, making calls to line up potential guests on the show, researching materials, and assisting with taped production pieces and with some writing assignments.

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Tele-Publishing, Inc.

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Tele-Publishing, Inc. is responsible for sales and marketing for over 450 newspapers' classified advertising sections across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

The following internship opportunities are available:

Finance - Interns are responsible for doing account analyses and database work. Other projects may be assigned depending upon the interests and abilities of the intern.

Sales - Sales interns' duties will include: comp letters, forecasting reports, client sales reports and analysis.

Client Services /Marketing - Interns will help organize marketing campaigns, minute tracking and analysis reports. They will also be responsible for completing business reviews.

Graphic Design - Interns assist with ROP marketing campaigns for our clients across the country. Candidates must know Quark XPress.

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The Providence Phoenix

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Phoenix Media/Communications Group started The Providence Phoenix in 1988. It provides thorough arts-coverage for the greater Providence area, plus award-winning coverage of local issues and events.

The following internship opportunities are available:

Editorial - Duties for these interns include: developing story ideas, assisting staff writers with research, editing short pieces, photocopying, and filing. Again occasional writing assignment based on story availability and the ability of the intern to both write and pitch story ideas.

Graphic Design - Intern projects include: scanning, designing ads, on screen editing/tweaking, paste up mechanical, sending art back to contributors, filing and organizing. Candidates must know Quark XPress.

Finance - Interns are responsible for doing account analyses and database work. Other projects may be assigned depending upon the interests and abilities of the intern.

Sales - Intern responsibilities include: assisting in developing and implementing sales and marketing plans, coordinating mailing of deadline information and media kits, conducting research and updating the sales database.

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The Worcester Phoenix

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The Worcester Phoenix has been with the Phoenix Media/Communications Group since 1993. It provides award-winning coverage of local arts, issues and events.

The following internship opportunities are available:

Editorial - Duties for these interns include: developing story ideas, assisting staff writers with research, editing short pieces, photocopying, and filing. Again occasional writing assignment based on story availability and the ability of the intern to both write and pitch story ideas.

Graphic Design - Intern projects include: scanning, designing ads, on screen editing/tweaking, paste up mechanical, sending art back to contributors, filing and organizing. Candidates must know Quark XPress.

Finance - Interns are responsible for doing account analyses and database work. Other projects may be assigned depending upon the interests and abilities of the intern.

Sales - Intern responsibilities include: assisting in developing and implementing sales and marketing plans, coordinating mailing of deadline information and media kits, conducting research and updating the sales database.

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The Portland Phoenix

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Phoenix Media/Communications Group started The Portland Phoenix in 1999. It provides thorough arts-coverage for the greater Portland area, plus coverage of local issues and events.

The following internship opportunities are available:

Editorial - Duties for these interns include: developing story ideas, assisting staff writers with research, editing short pieces, photocopying, and filing. Again occasional writing assignment based on story availability and the ability of the intern to both write and pitch story ideas.

Graphic Design - Intern projects include: scanning, designing ads, on screen editing/tweaking, paste up mechanical, sending art back to contributors, filing and organizing. Candidates must know Quark XPress.

Finance - Interns are responsible for doing account analyses and database work. Other projects may be assigned depending upon the interests and abilities of the intern.

Sales - Intern responsibilities include: assisting in developing and implementing sales and marketing plans, coordinating mailing of deadline information and media kits, conducting research and updating the sales database.

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Intern comments

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"I most enjoyed the degree to which I was accepted as 'part' of the Phoenix - and the trust that was shown in giving me substantial pieces, having me edit '8 days,' etc. I thought everyone was wonderful and, for an intern, I was shown a degree of trust and respect that meant a lot to me.

- Editorial Intern for Boston Phoenix, Tufts University

"My internship here at the Phoenix has been very rewarding, beneficial and a tremendous learning experience. One of the reasons that I have had such a good experience working in TPI is due to the strong and consistent support from my supervisor along with assistance from the rest of the Finance Department. The individuals that I have worked with while being an intern here made me feel very comfortable in performing my responsibilities, taking on new and challenging tasks and adjusting to the position."

- Finance Intern for TPI, Boston College

"I enjoyed the fact that I was trusted to make my own design choices. Also, everyone is very friendly and made me feel comfortable right away."

- Graphic Design Intern for Boston Phoenix, Fitchburg State

"I enjoyed being treated with respect and given various tasks. I enjoyed working on projects that actual employees would be working on; learning about different aspects of the job was exciting."

- Classified Lines Intern for Boston Phoenix, Suffolk University

"I'm not just photocopying and stuffing envelopes. I'm given assignments that are interesting and allow me to further my abilities and allow me to feel I am actually contributing to the magazine."

- Editorial Intern for Stuff Magazine, Emerson College