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AIGA NY – Virtual Job Fair – 2/25/22

Meet creative companies helping you take your first steps in the design industry.

Are you a design student or new graduate? Join us for AIGA NY’s 6th annual mini job fair, now virtual!

Meet reps from New York’s top creative companies and studios. Find out what a typical day is like for their designers and hear what creative directors are looking for in new designers like you.

Get tickets here

If ticket cost is a barrier, please contact Stacey@aigany.org.

Paid internship at Scholastic – Starting end of Feb. Apply now!

Hi Everyone,

We have two exciting design internship opportunities beginning this semester in partnership with Scholastic, Inc. Each position will pay $15/hour and will expect 12-hour-per-week commitments for the duration of the semester, starting in late February, with potential for increased hours. The internships are not available for credit as academic internships this semester and will be open to recent graduates as well as current students.

The graphic designer intern position calls for a graphic/visual designer with experience working in video graphics and with knowledge of video art, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and typography. Working knowledge of product design/UX/UI is a plus. Bonus proficiencies (not required, but useful): InVision, Sketch, Zeplin, AEM, Trello. This intern will be working under the direction of Nancy Heiberg, Executive Creative Director of Scholastic Book Clubs.

The video editor intern position calls for someone interested in both video and event production. Some of the tasks include cutting together video in Premiere Pro and animate graphics and closed captions (possibly in After Effects). Graphic design skills are also helpful (eg. InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), as the team’s graphic designer could use assistance. Working knowledge of green screen is a plus. This intern will be working under the direction of Traci Swain, Creative Producer at Scholastic. To give you an idea of the flavor of the work, post copy and videos her team produced for children’s book The Good Egg can be seen at the following links: Book Boys video | Book Talks video | post copy for the Behind the Scenes stream | other Judy Newman at Scholastic blog assets.  

Candidates should have flexibility for a combination of in-person and remote work. In-person work would take place at Scholastic’s offices and studios in Manhattan.

If you have a strong interest in the publishing industry then please apply, even if you do not have proficiency in all of the listed programs. These internships will provide hands-on mentorship in a team environment and be great opportunities for someone excited by the prospect of working closely with energetic creatives to help connect books and readers. Scholastic is hoping to use this process to invest in young, passionate designers who will want to join their team beyond the internship experience.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter as soon as possible to Kristy Caldwell at kc@kristycaldwell.com with the subject line “Scholastic internship.” Be sure to start your cover letter by stating which position you’re applying for: design intern or video production intern. If you have a portfolio website then please include that link in your documents. Candidates will also need to be vaccinated since there will be in-person work.

Interviews will likely be conducted over video. We hope to start that process very soon and will be looking through the pool of applicants this week.

Thank you,

Kristy Caldwell

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Design Department
Queens College, CUNY

CAA Summer 2022 Internship Program: Apply before Dec 1st!

Creative Artists Agency is looking to hire interns for Summer 2022 in various US offices. Please see below for additional information regarding the internship program. For questions, please email campus@caa.com.

CAA Background:
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

General Information:
This is the US Campus Application for internships. This application is intended for current university students and May 2022 graduates. Please only submit this application once per cycle.

Application process:
The application will go live here on Monday, November 1st, 2021. All Campus Application materials must be submitted online by December 1st, 2021. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed.

 Eligibility:Summer 2022 Internships for all office locations

  • Applicants must be able to work full-time at 40 hours per week
  • Applicants should have a graduation date of December 2022 – June 2023

Locations and Departments:
On the application, please indicate which location is your preference. Once selected, choose which departments are of top interest based on availability for that location. Please note that internship locations and departments for internships vary each session and are contingent upon business needs.

About the Internship:
This internship is an educational, hands-on and project-based experience. Interns will have the opportunity to network with agents and industry executives. The Summer 2022 Internship Program is a full-time opportunity from June 20th – August 12th, 2022. All internships are paid employment opportunities. Overtime will not be permitted. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

Locations:
New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, and Nashville

Information Sessions:
To learn more about our Summer 2022 internships, please RSVP for one of our information sessions here: https://caaenterprise.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpZE9Z7xdDIuEw6  

LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) is now available to Queens College students for free!

LinkedIn Learning provides unlimited, on-demand access to a full library of online video tutorials. Please see the following video about how to access LinkedIn Learning: https://support.qc.cuny.edu/support/solutions/articles/15000021203.   

NYC Media Summit – Oct 6-7 (online) – Free!


Last chance to reserve your tickets to NYC Media Lab’s Summit 2021: Future Imperfect! The two-day conference will be fully virtual from Oct 6-7. And we’re kicking things off with a keynote you won’t want to miss.
NYU Researcher Laura Edelson is the Director of the NYU Cybersecurity for Democracy Project, and on Oct 6th, she’ll kick off Summit 2021 by joining NYC Media Lab’s Erica Matsumoto to go in depth on Ad Observer’s attempt to address the widespread problem of misinformation on digital platforms.
And later that day, 
OpenAI Co-Founder & CTO Greg Brockman will discuss the long-term impact of powerful AI.
Of course there’s more! Join us for eye-opening panels, workshops, and demos throughout the Summit:

  • Panels: AI & Local News, Diverse Teams Build Better, Metaverse & Storytelling, Green Tech, and Exploring Outer Space 
  • Workshops: BCIs, Sleep Tech, Music Tech with ASCAP, Columbia x Hakuhodo Immersive, Consumer Reports x Data Privacy, and Automated AI & the Arts 
  • Demos: Synthetic Media, Verizon EdTech, Augmented Audio Reality, and Natural Language Processing with The New York Times R&D Team 

We’re offering free tickets to current students, faculty, corporate members, and friends of NYC Media Lab—that’s you! Just register using your .edu or organization’s email.
REGISTER HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-media-lab-summit-2021-future-imperfect-tickets-166529922481

Poster House – First Fridays – Free Museum Entry, Extended Hours, & More!

First Friday (In-Person)
Oct 1 | 10am–8pm

Poster House is pleased to announce its latest public programming initiative, First Fridays! Starting October 1, the museum will be open for free with extended hours on the first Friday of every month. Stop by and see the current exhibitions and join in the fun by attending an activity, workshop, or performance throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. Reserve your ticket or sign up for an activity today! Proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry; see event page for full details.
Coffy Movie Screening, 11am
In-Person Archives Tour, 2pm ($25)
Fantasy Travel Posters Workshop, 5pm
DJ Ciara Chaii, 6:30pm
Register & Attend for Free!