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NYS Music Seeking Interns in Music History Research and Journalism
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About Firelight:
Firelight is two separate organizations with one mission: to support communities of color in front of and behind the camera. Firelight Media, a non-profit artist support organization, is the premier destination for non-fiction cinema by and about communities of color. Firelight Media produces documentary films, supports filmmakers of color, and cultivates audiences for their work. Firelight Media’s key programs include the Documentary Lab, the Groundwork Regional Lab, and the William Greaves Fund. Firelight Media also produces digital short films series in partnership with public media organizations. To learn more, visit firelightmedia.tv. Firelight Films is a documentary production company founded by Emmy-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson. Firelight Films productions include the Oscar-nominated Attica for Showtime; Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy for Netflix; and The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution for PBS. Firelight Films has several documentary projects in development and in production that are slated for release in the coming years. To learn more, visit firelightfilms.tv.
Internship Program:
It is Firelight’s mission to mentor interns and give them the skills and experience to be the next generation of film, media, and arts administration professionals. Their internship program will give dedicated and driven participants the opportunity to assist the Firelight Media and Firelight Films teams with a variety of projects depending on their area of interest. Opportunities include the production and development of documentary film projects; graphic design and social video production; fundraising and arts administration, and more. Interns will be assigned to specific departments with specific assignments and will be expected to complete short- and long-term projects under the direct supervision of our dedicated staff. Please see the different departments that have openings below:
An entry-level position is now available at D. Pagan Communications, a public relations firm based on Long Island.
Public Relations Assistant [REMOTE] Job Description:
D. Pagan Communications is a full-service technology public relations agency specializing in the broadcast, pro audio, installation, music and recording, and video production industries. They tell the stories of how their clients’ products/solutions work behind the scenes through written collateral, strong media relations and a virtual trade show presence. They’re looking to add a versatile Public Relations Assistant to their team who is enthusiastic about the areas in which they specialize in and staying ahead of evolving technologies.
MUST HAVE (or be working toward):
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field; strong writing and media relations skills, and an interest in technology (B2B) fields. Digital marketing, content development, social media marketing and previous agency setting experience is a plus. This job requires working remotely with a personal computer set-up and reliable internet, as well as familiarity with a range of platforms, including Zoom.
This professional will be primarily responsible for assisting senior team members with day-to-day account tasks, such as:
If you are interested in this opportunity, send resume to: info@dpagan.com.
Shadowland Stages is looking for DMJ interns to assist with social media and marketing content creation/video editing in concert with their marketing department.
The positions would be mostly remote, if not entirely remote. If interested, please send your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio or video reels (if applicable) to the Managing Director Brittany Proia at brittany@shadowlandstages.org.
The (un)maidenly podcast is looking for a Spring 2023 intern to help edit and produce their weekly podcast. Interns will be paid and can expect to work 8 hours a week (120 hours total). All work will be done remotely and interns will be given access to the equipment and software needed to produce the podcast. On top of editing and production, interns will help with some marketing tasks – familiarity with Canva is a must !
It is Firelight’s mission to mentor our interns and give them the skills and experience to be the next generation of film, media, and arts administration professionals. Our internship program will give dedicated and driven participants the opportunity to assist our Firelight Media and Firelight Films teams with a variety of projects depending on their area of interest. Opportunities include the production and development of documentary film projects; graphic design and social video production; fundraising and arts administration, and more.
Attention students who have already been approved to earn internship credits: If you intend to intern this semester, you must find a placement and get it approved by Monday, August 23, in order to earn credits for your internship.
The 2020 International Hunter Mountain Film Festival runs from Oct. 23 to 25, and New Paltz DMJ students can get free access to all their program offerings.
Silver Hollow Audio is hosting an internship for their podcast “Kaatscast,” a biweekly podcast featuring history, sustainability, travel and storytelling in the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains.
This internship would be best suited for a digital media production major or anyone with interest in audio/podcast production.
This is a remote internship, but may include the possibility of a couple outdoor interviews (following all safety guidelines).
Due to the circumstances of the spring 2020 semester relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, SUNY New Paltz is offering a pass (P) grading option for spring 2020 courses.
The P grading option is available for spring 2020 courses in which the student received a grade of D or higher. It is not available for D-, F, S or U grades.