Phoenix Media Communication Group

Providence Internships – Fall 2011
The Phoenix Media/Communications Group – Providence, RI
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Phoenix Media Communications Group
PLEASE INDICATE THE JOB CODE YOU ARE MOST INTERSTED IN PURSUING IN YOUR APPLICATION. If you have secondary choices, please use your cover letter to explain. If we feel you would be better suited to another internship, we will forward accordingly.
IN PROVIDENCE , RI …
The Providence Phoenix :
Photography | Providence Phoenix (Job Code: PHOTOPR)
Looking for photo interns to work on an assignment basis with the Editorial Design department, shooting photographs for use in the paper and for the Phoenix Web site. Assignments may range from food and restaurant photos to live music to pictorial to portraits. Must have solid photography skills, own camera and have transportation. 4-8 hours per week, flexible hours. Interest in photo journalism a plus, but a passion for beautiful photography is a must.
Editorial | Providence Phoenix (Job Code: EDPR)
Internship responsibilities include: conducting research for the news editor, generating story ideas, writing some short stories. PLEASE UPLOAD SAMPLES OF YOUR WORK.
Retail Sales & Marketing | Providence Phoenix (Job Code: SMPR)
Come learn and get actively involved with Rhode Island ’s largest weekly newspaper, that’s been around for 30 years! The Providence Phoenix is looking for ambitious, driven interns who are ready to learn about sales and marketing in a fast paced, results oriented business. Responsibilities include helping Phoenix Account Executives fine tune proposals and presentations, assist in landscaping the area for new business opportunities, work on the design of ads, event coordination, promotions, market research and generating new ideas on how to sell companies looking to grow, and m anagement of Social Media Networking (facebook, Twitter, etc.) . This is a great opportunity for those who would like to learn what it takes to be a successful media professional. Official schedule to work throughout the semester; 3 days a week, which ever days they may be; Hours are flexible, but a minimum of 15-20 per week
Integrated Media Sales | The Phoenix , STUFF Magazine, WFNX, G8Wave ( Job Code: IMSPR)
PM/CG is looking for an intern for our Providence office, to be involved in the sales and development process in all outlets of the second largest and only converged media group in New England; PM/CG. PM/CG consists of various media platforms including print, web, mobile, online and so forth. We are looking for a self-motivated, fast learning individual who is looking to further develop their client relation skills and is passionate about the integration of numerous media outlets coming together to best serve our partners. The Converged Sales Team intern would work with high-level, experienced professionals in our sales team, learning from the bottom up.
Responsibilities and opportunities will include:

  • Assisting in pre-sales activities for the team including research, revenue history, Google ad data and so forth
  • Aide in the development of proposals and presentations
  • Learning the PM/CG sales process and how to qualify leads and implement pitches
  • Working with the sales team to develop a combination of effective promotions and strategies utilizing numerous PM/CG outlets to wholly serve our clients.

Applicants should be available 15-20 hours per week, over the course of three to four days. If you are highly motivated, focused, with good computer and writing skills and have an interest in sales/marketing, we want you!