Spring Publishing & Edutainment Intern - VIP
Job Description:
This internship is offered through the Virtual Internship Program (VIP). This is a CCE Sponsored Internship Program in which interns participate in professional development programming alongside their internship. This includes attending a Pre-program training, Mid-semester dinner, and end-of-program Reflection session as well as completion of a reflection project. These elements will support success in the internship experience itself, help students learn more about the related industry or type of work, as well as help students prepare for and plan next steps after the experience. Positions in this program offer a $600 stipend for the spring semester internship. To learn more about the VIP, go to https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/programs/virtual-internship-program-vip.
Application Instructions:
This position is part of the VIP program. All 2018 spring internships will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2017 semester on a rolling basis beginning in late September. (Search for the label "VIP" under the “Labels” field in LionShare to view all program positions.) You may apply to up to three (3) positions of interest in the VIP program. You must be in good academic and judicial standing with Columbia University to be eligible to participate in the program.
There are at least two required components to all VIP position applications and potentially more as requested by each employer. The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:
- Resume
- Transcript (This is your Fall 2017 course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Fall 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Fall 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
- Cover Letter (if required - click Apply Now and check for required documents)
- Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required - click Apply Now and check for required documents)
VIP Internships run from January 22nd – April 13th. Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, October 29, 2017.
Position Description:
Spring (2018)
Location: Virtual
Start Date: January 22
End Dates: Apri 13
ours: Minimum 10 hours per week. Must be available on Fridays.
About the Internship Program:
Unlike many internships, you won’t spend most of your time getting coffee or organizing paperwork. Instead, you’ll work directly with the founder of the company to deliver real-life projects in real time, such as current and upcoming seasons of the iTunes podcast the Amish Entrepreneur Show.
Working with Torah is an invaluable experience that we hope will turn out to be one of your favorite memories––perhaps even a major turning point––when you look back on your life years from now. You’ll be considered a vital part of her team and engage in direct contact with her clients, colleagues and advisors.
You’ll also receive personal mentorship throughout the program to help you achieve your career goals, and invitations to events and parties where you’ll have the opportunity to interact with other CEOs, entrepreneurs and perhaps a celebrity or two.
This internship includes a $600.00 stipend and is designed to be an educational and career-advancing opportunity where you’ll learn vital business and life skills that can’t be taught in the classroom. At the end of your semester, you’ll have acquired marketable and lucrative transferable skills in social media marketing, podcasting, copywriting, creative writing, product development, book marketing, branding and/or consulting. In addition, your productivity and flow will have accelerated by training under Torah’s time management and prioritization system.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman, author and activist
Internship responsibilities may include*:
1) PR & Marketing: Assist with making Torah’s memoir a bestseller; assist with the development of PR and marketing strategies, participate in brainstorming sessions, write/edit content, create media lists and conduct research
2) Product Development: Assist with the creation of programs and courses around topics such as memoir writing and publishing
3) Event planning: Assist with networking events, brand awareness and promotional materials
4) Social Media: Assist with implementing strategies to increase Facebook, Twitter and Instagram following & engagement
5) Video & Graphic Design: Assist with video editing, web design, graphics and presentations
6) Podcast Production: Assist the podcast host, producer, editor and other contributors to the show by generating story and interview ideas; conduct research, identify potential interviewees and assist with arranging interviews; and review podcast footage
*This is a list of projects to choose from for your main focus throughout the internship. You will not be working on all six, only one primary and one secondary (if your time allows for more than one).
What I’m looking for:
1) Enthusiastic initiative, strong work ethic and commitment to the position. You must be able to make these 10 hours a priority.
2) Quick Learner. Eager to learn new skills and broaden knowledge.
3) Creativity. Strong writing and strategic thinking skills.
**If you have experience with and access to the following software, please indicate so in your cover letter:
Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator)
Final Cut (or another video editing software)
Keynote
WordPress
Asana
Slack
Scrivener
Coding experience (software/programming)
To apply, please submit the following:
1) Your resume
2) Cover letter addressed to Torah (saved as a PDF document) explaining what interests you about the internship and how you’d be a great fit. If applicable, include links to works online that you’d like to share (e.g., blog, design portfolio, video)
Location:
This is a virtual internship that takes place remotely.