Please Note: This is an unpaid internship however eligible candidates may receive college credit
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Times Square Alliance, founded in 1992, works to improve and promote Times Square. In addition to providing safety and sanitation services, the Alliance coordinates many major events in Times Square including New Year’s Eve, manages an Information Center and advocates on behalf of its constituents with respect to a host of public policy, planning and quality-of-life issues.
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We are currently seeking highly-motivated interns to help us improve and promote Times Square, cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture and urban life for over a century.
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The Marketing/Graphic Design Intern will support the Marketing Manager in maintaining the visual identity of the Times Square brand through printed materials, advertisements, and Times TimesSquareNYC.org. The Intern must be able to capture Times Square’s creativity, energy and edge.
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The Intern will also be supporting the Marketing Department staff on various projects. This includes executing an array of day-to-day tasks in addition to supporting our annual fall/winter Times Square events: Halloween, Good Riddance Day and New Year’s Eve. The Intern will work the events which may include set up, registration, manning booths, supporting participating businesses, distributing programs and surveying participants.
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The Interactive Marketing Intern must be available to work the events on the following dates:, Sunday, October 31st, Monday, December 28th and December 31st. The Intern will be able to take pre-scheduled comparable time off during their regular hours to compensate for the hours they work at these events.
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Tasks include but not limited to:
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• Re-sizing advertisement to meet publication specs
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• Designing posters, flyers and signs for specific events and initiatives
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• Creating graphics for TimesSquareNYC.org
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• Assisting with the creation of event recaps in PowerPoint
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• Taking pictures of Times Square
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• Support event production
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• Other projects as assigned
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Qualifications/Skills:
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• Graphic Design or Arts Major
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• Adobe CS 3 (Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator) experience
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• Adequate technical knowledge to be able to submit artwork within the guidelines and specs provided by various publications and websites
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• Strong organizational skills
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• Enthusiasm and initiative
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• Works well under pressure, flexible, has high attention to detail
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
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• Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
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• Photography experience is a plus
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• PowerPoint experience is a plus
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• Copywriting experience is a plus
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• Minimum of 2-3 days per week (approximately 15 hours)
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Candidate must provide samples of work along with their resume and cover letter. In your cover letter please include ideal start and end dates and what days you are available to work.
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Please email cover letter and resume. Please put MAR-GRAPHIC-CRAIGSLIST in the subject line.