Thursday, November 11, 2010

VIDEO EDITOR INTERNSHIP

NOW HIRING FOR VIDEO EDITOR INTERNSHIP (FOR COLLEGE CREDIT) IN THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA
COMPANY: SOULT3EC PRODUCTIONS - WWW.SOULT3EC.COM
LOCATION: ARLINGTON, VA - ALTHOUGH SOME WORK MAY BE DONE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME

Contact information:

Boris Kuperman
347-839-6100
bkts09@gmail.com

SOULT3EC IS AN ESTABLISHED PRODUCTION COMPANY IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA WHO HAS GAINED RECOGNITION BY RECENTLY WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS TRIBECA FILM AWARD.

THIS IS NOT A FULL TIME POSITION!!!!

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SEND RESUME OR EMAIL OF INTEREST TO BKTS09@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 347-839-6100
COMPENSATION: COLLEGE CREDIT & EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION: THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A VIDEO EDITOR WITH A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE. YOU WILL BE EDITING CLIPS & EXCERPTS FROM CONCERTS, BACKSTAGE FOOTAGE, CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS, ETC... THIS OPPORTUNITY MAY INCLUDE PERKS SUCH AS TRAVEL, GOING TO FREE CONCERTS, MEETING CELEBRITIES, FREE AUTOGRAPHS ETC...

REQURIEMENTS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The Video Editor is a semi-experienced, broadcast level, Final Cut Pro Editor with strong story telling and motion graphics skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the integration of video editing on an as needed basis, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

Ability to work both independently and with producer oversight.
Create and maintain correct nomenclature for fresh and acquired material.
Relay information to outside contract editors, vendors and graphic artists.
Edit short form clips, packages and simple graphics for web delivery.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company.

Currently in college and/or a minimum of 1 years worth progressive work experience. 1-2 years professional work experience in editing and video graphics. Some proficiency with Final Cut Studio. Some level of proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. Ability to finish projects including color correction and basic audio sweetening. Strong project organization skills and the ability to follow standard procedures. The ability to effectively work on multiple concurrent projects and still meet deadlines. Must have a strong sense of design and understanding of typography and color. Must have a high level of proficiency with video compression software and techniques.
Compensation: COLLEGE CREDIT

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

SPRING INTERNSHIPS - SOA PRINT

SPRING INTERNSHIPS - SOA PRINT

The School of Art Print Studio (SoA Print) has several internships available for Spring 2011. We are George Mason’s fine art digital print studio located in the School of Art, producing exhibition-quality prints from state-of-the-art inkjet and laser printers.



We are offering internships for friendly, talented, and hardworking students to assist in our day-to-day operations. Students should have interest in a related field such as Photography, Graphic Design, or Digital Art. Our interns will gain extensive knowledge concerning fine art printers and printing techniques, and develop skills in customer service.

Responsibilities will include preparing files to print (preflight and graphics), print production, and creative design services. Interns will also assist customers in preparing and submitting their orders. Internships will start at the beginning of the spring semester, and can count for up to 3 class credits.



To apply, pick up an application form at SoA Print, School of Art, Room 1011. You may either drop off your completed form to our office during open hours, or scan your completed form and email to soaprint@gmu.edu.

Thank you for your interest in SoA Print!





SoA Print
George Mason University
Art and Design Building, Room 1011
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 993-7203
Fax: (703) 993-1223
soaprint@gmu.edu
www.facebook.com/soaprint

Hours of Operation:
Mon/Tues: 10 AM–5 PM
Wed/Thurs: 12 PM–7 PM
Fri: 12 PM–4 PM

Monday, September 13, 2010

BamBams seeks graphic design intern

Graphic Design Intern
BamBams, an international promotional product supplier, is looking for an energetic and creative graphic design intern looking to get real world experience in a service industry and who is able to work at least a semester's length of time. As an intern, you will get to create designs that are published and seen by a large readership as well as being involved with company branding and marketing. You will also have the chance to improve your marketing skills as well as getting hands-on experience with digital and studio photography, a key skill that will add value and appeal to your design degree.
Based on performance, the internship may be extended. We can work with a flexible schedule (approximately 10-30 hours a week) and are willing to work with any level college student. The internship is unpaid, however there are many opportunities to receive excellent practical experience and develop new and existing skills.
See what we are doing at www.BamBams.com.
Duties include:
• Weekly email ad design
• Magazine and catalog ad design
• Processing digital photography
• Catalog development
• Managing social media marketing
• Creating custom artwork proofs

Requirements:
• Understanding of basic design principles
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products:
o Photoshop
o Illustrator
o InDesign
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products:
o Access
o Word
o Excel
o Powerpoint

Additional Skills:
• Any experience with Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver is a plus
• Experience with photo editing. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a plus.

Portfolio:
• Please email a brief portfolio in PDF format to Jeff@bambams.com (Limit file size to 3MB)

Contact:
Katharina Pieper
Katharina@bambams.com
703.372.1940

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Instinct Design seeking graphic design intern

August 31, 2010

Instinct Design is seeking a graphic design intern for the fall semester of 2010. The position reports to the Creative Art Director, and entails 180 hours of work at our office in downtown Fairfax, VA.

Duties will include:
- Designing in-house marketing materials
- Extensive use of the Adobe Creative Suite and QuarkExpress
- Light production duties, such as uploading and downloading files from our FTP server and making corrections to copy and designs

Ideal candidate will:
- Have a portfolio which demonstrates their understanding of the basic fundamentals of graphic design theory, and shows good use of typography
- Have taken relevant coursework towards a career in graphic design
- Have extensive experience using the Adobe Creative Suite
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Be able to describe the reasons for the design decisions and directions of each item in their portfolio

This position is unpaid, however the candidate may receive college credit through their institution for participation in this program.

Successful candidates will come away having worked on a wide range of design projects, will have strong items to include in their portfolio, and will have an even stronger understanding of the design field.
Those seeing consideration for the position should send their resume and their portfolio (either as a link to their web site, or via PDF) to jobs@instinct-design.com.

About Us:
Instinct Design (http://www.instinct-design.com) is a print marketing and graphic design firm serving the needs of associations and corporations across the country. Clients choose Instinct Design because of our extensive experience helping organizations achieve their marketing and branding goals.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Drohan Management group seeking paid intern

Graphic design department of Drohan Management Group in Reston, VA is looking for a student intern.

Qualifications:
Strong layout skills
Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (CS3 or CS5)
Schedule is flexible
Will pay $10.00 hourly
Needed as soon as possible

If interested please contact Micki Francis at mfrancis@DROHANMGMT.COM

Theory, Helmut Lang in NYC Seeking Interns

Allison Coates, a former AVT student now working for Theory in NYC, has notified me of the following opportunity: Theory is looking for a Fall intern in our department. I work in Creative, we do all the branding, advertising, and visual marketing for the Theory brand and Helmut Lang, another brand owned by Theory. We work on an extremely wide variety of projects like mailers, window displays, store signage, posters, e-mail blasts, logos, events, etc. We are looking for a design intern that is sufficient with all Adobe programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), has an eye for modern, clean design, and an interest in fashion.

The internship takes place in New York City, so obviously the candidate should be in the area for the duration of the internship. It’s open to students and post grads. The dates are flexible, but it usually goes from September through November.

All resumes, cover letters, and portfolio links can be sent here to this e-mail address, allisonc@theory.com.

George Mason Review seeks Interns

The George Mason Review is changing its image! This interdisciplinary journal aims to publish the best and exemplary writing from the sciences, humanities, and arts. We are seeking bright and motivated undergraduates across the disciplines who are interested in developing a journal that showcases all the innovative work conducted by the Mason community.
There are intern positions for credit available in editorial, marketing, design, and web development. Our team will be actively involved in conceptualizing and creating what the journal will be for the Mason community. The responsibilities of our staff will include rebranding, conceptualizing online and print identities, student outreach, reading submissions, and website design. For more details regarding internship requirements and available positions see the attached syllabus.
Please send a brief description of your background and why you’re interested in working with the George Mason Review to gmreview@gmu.edu.

GM Review Editorial Board Internship Syllabus Spring 2011
Internship Coordinators:
Jay Patel, GTA Whitney Poole, GTA
jpatel2@gmu.edu wpoole@gmu.edu

Editor-in-Chief
Paula Salamoun
psalamou@masonlive.gmu.edu

Faculty Advisers:
Anna Sophia Habib Terry Myers Zawacki
Term Assistant Professor, English Department Associate Professor, English
Director, University Writing Center Director, Writing Across the Curriculum Program
(703) 993-8359 ahabib@gmu.edu (703) 993-1187 tzawacki@gmu.edu

Objectives: The objective of this internship is to introduce students to the fast paced world of publishing, while also affording them the opportunity to interact with graduate students and undergraduate peers in a scholarly environment. This internship will demand of students the application of editing, managing, marketing, communication, and graphic design skills in a real world publishing environment. By participating in this internship, students will be asked to work with fellow Editorial Board interns to successfully (1) rebrand and reinvent the scope of the journal and (2) coordinate the dissemination of GMU’s across the disciplines academic journal.

Course Requirements: To earn credit and to achieve the objectives above, students will be required to work a minimum of five (may be more depending on departmental requirements) hours a week during the spring 2011 semester. However, the board will begin bi-weekly meetings in mid-fall Semester of 2010 in order to adequately prepare the journal for spring submissions. Fall Preparation will include developing a new vision and mission statement, criteria for submission, operational policies, marketing plans and a new web interface. The spring semester will focus on implementing the new policies and generating and evaluating submissions.
Students will attend monthly meetings with the GTA Internship Coordinators to discuss the progress of the journal and reflect on any experiences or obstacles. In addition to departmental requirements regarding internships for credit, interns are also expected to fulfill their individual job descriptions listed below. These job descriptions are a general outline for the projects that will have to be completed in order to maintain a successful journal. Projects will be assigned by the Editor-in-Chief and Internship Coordinators.
Assistant Editor Internship
The Assistant Editor will develop themes and criteria for content submitted to the journal and select/oversee peer reviewers who will read the content. The assistant editor will coordinate with the marketing director on generating submissions from the Mason community.

Marketing Director
The Marketing Director will be in charge of developing and implementing outreach and marketing plans towards the broader Mason community. The Marketing Director is expected to connect with faculty, students, administrators, and alumni in developing such plans.

Managing Editor
The Managing Editor will direct the financial and operational aspects of the journal. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, the Managing Editor will develop internal policies and procedures while overseeing the budget.

Art Design Director
The Art Design Director will develop and maintain the visual identity of the journal by creating a new logo and graphic design theme and communicating those elements to University Life. The Art Design Director will work closely with the Marketing Director and IT on creating the visual identity.

Evaluations: The internship coordinator will provide a mid-semester and final assessment of interns based on the successful completion of hours, attendance of monthly meetings, and effort made to fulfill the job descriptions listed above.