Employment and Internship Opportunities

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General Employment and Internship Application Instructions: Submit cover letter, resume, and minimum salary expectations, if applicable, to Regent Media Human Resources via e-mail (preferred mode of contact) at jobs@regentmedia.com or alternately, via fax to 310-943-5889 or mail to 10990 Wilshire Blvd, PH, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Due to the amount of interest we receive in Human Resources, we are unable to take phone calls regarding employment or internships.

 

Online Advertising Sales Manager, New York or Los Angeles

Responsible for identifying, developing, maintaining and managing accounts to which he/she is assigned with the goal to hit and exceed set advertising sales goals for the online media properties of Regent Media brands. This includes identifying and contacting decision makers at both the client and agency and working in tandem with other print and online sales, marketing and promotional staff, as required. Experience with selling digital video is a big plus.

Requirements:

• Experience with selling digital video is a big plus.
• At least 3-5 years online sales experience with background in consumer print ad sales a plus.
• High degree of knowledge in the online sales platform.
• Requires advanced skills in negotiating, problem solving decision making, goal setting, prioritizing data interpretation, and marketing knowledge.
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines and time restraints.
• Demonstrated experience in consultative or strategic sales with relevant relationships with advertisers and agencies across all categories.
• Must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, but take direction when required. Must be highly organized with the ability to manage time and budget efficiently for the best use of resources and expense dollars.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-qualify results on time. Great oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to consistently present a professional image at all times.
• Ability and desire to travel in order to land business.
• Should be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Online Advertising Sales Manager, New York or Los Angeles

Responsible for identifying, developing, maintaining and managing accounts to which he/she is assigned with the goal to hit and exceed set advertising sales goals for the online media properties of Regent Media brands. This includes identifying and contacting decision makers at both the client and agency and working in tandem with other print and online sales, marketing and promotional staff, as required. Experience with selling digital video is a big plus.

Requirements:

• Experience with selling digital video is a big plus.
• At least 3-5 years online sales experience with background in consumer print ad sales a plus.
• High degree of knowledge in the online sales platform.
• Requires advanced skills in negotiating, problem solving decision making, goal setting, prioritizing data interpretation, and marketing knowledge.
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines and time restraints.
• Demonstrated experience in consultative or strategic sales with relevant relationships with advertisers and agencies across all categories.
• Must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, but take direction when required. Must be highly organized with the ability to manage time and budget efficiently for the best use of resources and expense dollars.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-qualify results on time. Great oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to consistently present a professional image at all times.
• Ability and desire to travel in order to land business.
• Should be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Advertising Intern, New York

Ad interns have the opportunity to sit-in on weekly advertising sales meetings, marketing meetings, and work directly with Ad Directors who are experienced in the field. Interns will be asked to assist with many sales development tasks including conducting research, sales strategy, data updates, processing paperwork, competitive analysis, preparing media kits, attending advertiser events and some related administrative support. The most qualified applicants will be students with a career focus in advertising and marketing, with interest and skills in the print and digital medium.

Art Department Intern, Out Magazine, New York

Working directly with Out magazine's art staff, the intern will assist the art and design department with daily tasks including scanning, organizing art and assisting with design. Sitting in on staff meetings, Interns will see the full production cycle and receive hands-on experience on this stylish, monthly title. Interns will need Photoshop, Quark and InDesign skills.

Book Publishing Marketing & Publicity Intern, New York

Interns will have the opportunity to work with the Marketing & Publicity Manager who is responsible for strategizing and directing Alyson Books' marketing and publicity initiatives. The ideal intern candidate will have strong a strong interest in book marketing, publicity, branding and strategy. Marketing and research experience and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Editorial experience (print) is a plus. The intern will assist with preparing seasonal marketing materials, updating media lists, processing review mailings, writing publicity and marketing materials, etc.

Book Publishing Production & Design, New York

Alyson Books welcomes an intern who is interested in learning all the processes of how a book gets designed, edited and finalized for sale. The chosen intern will be proficient in Quark, Microsoft Word, some Excel and have Mac proficiency. Also, we'll be asking for some proofreading capacity, good grammar skills, quick reading and scanning abilities, the ability to set up and maintain files (disk and paper) and good text management skills.

Digital Media Production Intern, New York

The Digital Media Department at Regent Media is looking for an intern(s) to assist in web content management and online editorial production work for Advocate.com. Emphasis will be on applying taxonomy to content archive and additional tasks in preparation for major site relaunch. The most qualified applicants will be students with a career focus in online publishing, with interest and skills in the print and digital medium. Candidates should be skilled in basic HTML and have familiarity with web-based content management systems (Ektron a plus).

Digital Media Intern, New York, Los Angeles

The Digital Media Department at Regent Media is looking for an intern(s) to assist in the production of online newsletters, make site modifications and work on special projects as needed. Sites include OUT.com and Advocate.com. Candidates should be skilled in Photoshop and basic HTML. Any Flash or video experience is helpful.

Editorial, New York, Los Angeles

Editorial internships are offered in Los Angeles and New York for The Advocate, Out and The Out Traveler magazines. Interns will assist with various support projects such as editorial gathering, research, proofing, web site production and other related editorial and administrative tasks. Some writing and editing assignments may be possible, depending upon qualifications, but cannot be guaranteed. Interns are invited to take a place at daily editorial planning meetings and will work along with editors, art/photo department and other staff as issues are created according to the magazine's production cycle.

Preferred editorial intern candidates will have a related field of study and a career interest in journalism or publishing. Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills are required.

Fashion, New York

Fashion internships are offered with Out magazine editorial staff in New York. Interns will assist the Fashion Director and Market Editor with organizing fashion features, gathering clothing, prepping photo shoots and supporting the fashion department with the administrative effort behind producing the fashion section of each issue.

Preferred candidates will have a related field of study and a career interest in fashion, photo editing, or other similar industry. Must be able to handle multiple projects and provide efficient and effective administrative support. Excellent personal communication skills are a must. 

Photo Department Intern, Out magazine, New York

Out magazine is seeking photo interns with a passion for contemporary culture contributing to the gay urban lifestyle. This is an excellent opportunity to industrious and enthusiastic people who have a love for photography, the magazine world, and gay culture. Interns should have a strong work ethic, be able to work independently, have a keen eye for detail, and be very well organized. Intern responsibilities include photo research, maintaining the photo archives, assisting on photo shoots, logging-in and returning art, being a contributing member during creative meetings, and possibly undertake some photography assignments if skills permit. General administrative duties will also be expected.

Photo Intern, The Out Traveler magazine, New York

The Out Traveler magazine is seeking photo interns. This is an excellent opportunity to industrious and enthusiastic people who have a love for travel photography, the magazine world, and gay culture. Interns should have a strong work ethic, have a keen eye for detail, and be very well organized. Working closely with the Photo Editor, the Intern responsibilities include photo research, assisting with photo production, scanning and resizing files and a good knowledge of analog and digital photography. General administrative duties will also be expected.

All interns must have knowledge of Photoshop, Microsoft Excel and Word programs, with a basic understanding of Mac OS. Good typing skills and internet familiarity is a plus. Most importantly, all interns should be comfortable and effective communicating over the phone, in person, and via e-mail. Experience researching images with stock agencies a plus. Photography majors preferred.

Graphic Design, Marketing Intern, New York

Regent Media, parent company of The Advocate, Out, and The Out Traveler is looking for an intern with great design skills and a desire to learn more about online and offline media. The ideal intern will have experience working with most Adobe Creative Suite 3 programs, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Basic knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel and Word is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in HTML, Flash and Dreamweaver. This position will provide an opportunity to develop and/or expand the intern√s design portfolio to include sales and marketing collateral, advertorials and microsites, house ads and more. The Marketing Intern will work directly with Design Director in Marketing, Media Sales and will also interface directly with other members of the marketing and sales teams

Publicity and Marketing Intern, New York and Los Angeles

Interns will be exposed to all sides of the marketing department, but this internship will have a focus on publicity and events. General activities include:  media research by reaching out to regional and national LGBT publications in order to update contact information for press data base; organizing press materials submitted for review (This will involve drafting introductory letters to attach to mailing of screeners, editing press releases and press notes, and helping in selection of journalists that will review companyÃs promotional materials); assisting staff at promotional events by coordinating branding and signage, guests lists and communicating with sponsors as needed.

Interns will take place in planning meetings and be an important part of executing the busy-but-fun world of publicity and events. The best candidates will have a career path in marketing, P/R, and/or corporate communications.
 

Newsstand Marketing Intern, New York

We offer a Newsstand Marketing Internship that introduces interns into the world of consumer marketing at the retail level. Interns will have opportunities to learn from experienced marketer√s, take part in planning meetings, and contribute to the process of analyses and decision-making using the modern day sciences of newsstand marketing. The most qualified applicants will be students with a career focus in retail sales and marketing. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how magazines are marketed to and sold at retail.

• Visit existing retail accounts throughout Manhattan to promote good will toward our magazines.
• Identify yourself to newsstand owner/operator and determine which distributor(s) they buy their magazines from.
• With permission, take photos of our magazines in display using a company-issued digital camera If titles are not displayed optimally talk to operator about securing a more visible position.
• Ask operator if he/she is receiving the proper quantity of each title to meet customer demand.
• Display cover reprints in store with manager approval.
• Create and maintain binder with info/photos/follow-up for each retail location visited.

Part II of this internship involves soliciting new retail dealers for our magazines by telephone. Lead lists will be provided. If lists are exhausted, research to identify additional leads via the internet would be required.

Intern Requirements:

An interest in retail sales and marketing
Must be at least 18 years of age and comfortable working with adult sophisticate magazines
Clean and neat in appearance
Professional demeanor
High-energy and self-confident
Enjoy working outside an office
Willing to travel by public transportation