Why You, Why Us: The Real Value of a TUT Internship
Once upon a time, aspiring journalists could take entry-level jobs with newspapers or magazines and work their way up. Today, every rookie has to build his or her own ladder of success in a fiercely competitive new-media marketplace.
And that’s where TheUrbanTwist.com can help.
TheUrbanTwist.com’s Internship Program is a three-month, online enrichment class for undergraduate and graduate-level journalism students. Participants receive thorough schooling in the nuances of 21st-century reporting, with an option to earn full or partial course credit for their work.
We’re looking for Journalism, Marketing, and Photography interns. All positions are unpaid but will allow you access to the entertainment industry and are great for your resume.
Potential interns are required to email a resume and include a portfolio of any of their previous work (published or unpublished). Candidates are preferred (but do not necessarily have to be) enrolled in a two or four year school while focusing on one of the said internship positions. Internships typically last throughout the semester but can extend beyond that depending on performance.
Journalism Interns
Interns will contribute to our many sections of the website. Interns may receive press passes to events for coverage via TheUrbanTwist.com and be scheduled with phone or in-person interviews with artists, models, actors, athletes, etc. (depending on location).
Marketing/Promotional (Street Team) Interns
TheUrbanTwist.com’s Street Team will consist of individuals interested in marketing and promoting the The Urban Twist brand thru various promotional materials. Individuals will devise new marketing schemes to create visibility for the website (both on and offline). Interns will receive promotional materials including (but not limited to) T-Shirts, stickers, mixtapes and banners. Interns will be present at school activities and local concerts and will also be required to add names to our newsletter.
Current staff positions available, but not limited to:
- Marketing Director – heads marketing team and comes up with The Urban Twist marketing directions
- Marketing/Events Coordinator – Assists Marketing Director by coordinating all marketing events
Web/Graphic Design Interns
Current staff positions available, but not limited to:
- Web Publisher – Works directly under Webmaster to maintain and publish content in a neat and timely fashion
- Graphic Designer – Works with Webmaster to come up with web-ready graphics
Photography Interns
Interns will be required to photograph various events. Parties, concerts, fashion shows, etc are some of the many things TheUrbanTwist.com is looking for in our “Photos” section. TheUrbanTwist.com will be responsible for getting photographers press passes for events.
