Essence Communications Inc. Summer Internships 2009

Essence Communications Inc.
2009 - Summer Internship Program
Essence Communications Inc. Summer Internship Program is a 9-week paid learning process where you'll receive on the job training that will enhance your education and begin to prepare you for your future career. We are currently looking for senior (as of September 2008), graduate level or students who have recently graduated. You must have an appreciation for the magazine industry, be self-motivated and extremely detail-oriented. Positions are available in both the Publishing and Editorial departments.

Details about the application process include:
Only one application per person will be considered. Selected interns will be notified by e-mail or phone on or before April 13, 2008. Due to the large volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to telephone calls or e-mail inquiries.
To apply for an internship at ESSENCE, you must submit a completed application, resume and a writing sample or a digital portfolio.
Interns will receive a bi-weekly stipend.
Interns will be assigned to one department but will be exposed to other areas of the company. For a list of departments and job descriptions, please click here.
Interns are expected to find their own housing. We suggest you contact your school’s career center for information on temporary housing in the New York City area. You may also want to contact local colleges and universities to ask about renting a dormitory room for the summer.
The program usually runs from the beginning of June until the first week of August.
All materials submitted to ESSENCE become the property of Essence Communications Inc. and will be kept on file for 3 months.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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