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Networking Opportunity on Campus: Participate in a User Focus Group with Media Current, a digital design agency

Join Eliott Mower of Media Current, a digital design agency, this coming Tuesday for a user experience focus group. Please come and share your thoughts and experiences navigating City Tech with the goal of creating a more engaging and informative College entrance.   This is part of the Title V STEM Success Collaborative grant initiative to improve campus-wide communications

When: Tuesday, March 12, 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Where: Pearl Ground Floor, P114

Incentive: Pizza with dessert

This event has been arranged by Prof. Hitchings & Prof. Leonhardt. Reach out to Prof. Hitchings via email if you have questions at mhitchings@citytech.cuny.edu

Career Fair Networking Opportunity: “We the People: The 2024 State of Black Design Conference” in Nashville–Conference Can be Attended Virtually

Dear students, if you are interested in attending virtual sessions of this conference held from March 14-15th at the University of Tenesssee in Nashville , you can go to the SOBD website to learn about it and to this site to register to attend. It does cost $25 to attend this virtual conference so you need to decide if this is a worthy investment.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Internship Form

The summer 2024 internship Deadline was February 26th. However, if you missed it, you can still fill out an interest form so that will be notified as soon as the Fall internship applications open up.

Please fill out the Navy Yard’s interest form and they will notify you when the next round of applications open.

Eligibility:

• A Brooklyn resident or attend a Brooklyn-based school   

• A first-time or once returning participant in the internship program   

• A current college attending student or a high school senior planning to attend college in Fall 2024    

• If under 18, working papers must be provided. Working papers can be obtained from your school  

Most common roles we will have positions available for are focused on business admin./management, computer science/IT, communications, culinary/hospitality, engineering, fashion, film, graphic design, marketing, social media management, and more.

If you have any questions, please reach out the Brooklyn Navy Yard at internships@bnydc.org and they will get back to you as soon as possible.  

CUNY Career Success

Dear COMD students, CUNY has multiple internship programs for students where you will be paid to work in the design field and can earn credit in COMD 4900 while doing so.  CUNY Cultural Corp and CUNY Career Launch are programs COMD students have been involved in recently. Please go to the CUNY Career Success Website to learn about the many internship opportunities available to you as a COMD student here at City Tech. 

Home page of CUNY Career Success Website

Women’s Press Collective Needs Spring 2024 Interns

Women’s Press also needs interns. They are a non-profit that works on grass roots political work on issues related to women and children and economic inequality here in NYC. They do not use internet nor do they have a website and this is intentional–they prefer to engage with the community on a face to face basis. However, they do produce a magazine and  they also have digital printing presses for students to work with and they will train students on how to run them and design brochures, etc. for output on these presses.  If you are interested in illustration or photography, this is a good spot as they do publish illustrations and photographic work by NYC artists in their magazine, on the cover and on the inside layouts. YOU could be one of those artists–students in the past have had their illustrations on the cover and on stories inside the magazine If you are interested in graphic design, this spot should definitely be of interest.  Note, this is an in-person spot and you need to be vaccinated to work there . If students call on Friday, they usually have them come in on Saturday for training which is included in their Time sheet.  They take more than one student as they work with many other organizations and print the work of other clients and students often can design for their other clients.  So, if you don’t have a spot, it is possible for you to call TODAY,  and start on Saturday. Contact information is below:

Women’s Press Collective
229 W 193rd St, Bronx, NY 10463
Contact:  Lisa Daniels, 718-543-5100

A Valedictorian of City Tech from the Communication Department worked here about five years ago. The magazine this print has excellent content that mainstream media does not carry.

Branding Internship at HS IAM

Internship Opportunity: Branding and Multimedia Campaign Intern at High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media (HSIAM)

Are you a creative and motivated individual looking to gain real-world experience in branding and multimedia? Join the High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media (HSIAM) located in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and be a part of our exciting new P-Tech partnership with NYC College of Technology (City Tech).

Essential Duties:

As an intern with us, you’ll have the chance to contribute to a dynamic multimedia campaign. Previous intern assignments have encompassed a range of creative projects, including:

– Ad campaigns (strategy, concept, execution)

– Art direction

– Copywriting

– Branding (use of brand guidelines in creating collateral)

– Exhibition layouts (Print banners and displays)

– Collateral Design

– Informational Design and Communications

– Digital Media Support (Website and Social media)

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following:

– Minimum GPA of 3.3

– Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

– Strong logo creation and vector drawing skills

– Excellent attention to detail

– Strong English proficiency and grammar skills preferred

Why HSIAM?

At HSIAM, you’ll have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively, honing your skills while contributing to real-world projects. Our internship program emphasizes hands-on experience, creative thinking, and professional growth. Regular communication with your dedicated internship supervisor ensures you receive guidance and support throughout your journey with us. To apply to this position, please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to bmiftari@iam-hs.org. Mr. Miftari is an alum of our COMD program and would be your supervisor. He is the Work-Based Learning Coordinator and CTE Instructor at the Carnasie Educational Campus.

NYC Department of Aging Engagement Content and Operations Internship: Spring 2024

Agency Website: Department for the Aging (nyc.gov)

This would be a multifaceted internship that will play a supportive role in Aging Connect Operations, as well as, the volunteer program.  Intern(s) would help in the implementation of our engagement plan, budgeting systems, and research. Intern(s) would help to craft and execute a social media plan designed to highlight the volunteer program. Intern(s) would assist in the planning of virtual and in-person events for the volunteer program and agency at-large. Intern(s) would assist in agency research projects and assist the Director of Operations in budgeting tasks, while learning about the various city reporting systems and protocols. 

  • Number of interns: 2 
  • Title: Engagement Content and Operations Internship
  • Tasks:
    • Engagement Content:
      • Training Videos
      • Blog design and creation for VOP
      • Newsletter Design 
      • Outreach content design (outreach to volunteers for spotlight content and testimonials)
    • Social Media Content:
      • Social media plan development
      • Social media content design and creation 
    • Event Planning:
      • Plan, design, and create presentation materials for the virtual volunteer recognition event
      • Assist in agency wide event initiatives (such as the Black History Event, NYC Conference on Aging, and more)
    • Operational Support:
      • Budget Planning and Support
      • Agency initiative and budgeting research

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To apply, please go to this link
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https://forms.gle/R77gHNgqcMXpVB6v9

Brooklyn College Seeks a Team of Social Media/Video and Graphics Interns for Spring 24

Brooklyn College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness is seeking a team of five COMD students to support the department’s graphic design, marketing, and web support needs for its social media sites and other communications to students. Two graphics interns – logo design, document formatting, promotional material development – and three social media marketing interns who will be shooting and editing Tik Tok videos and supporting Instagram needs. Some support of a WordPress site will be needed on an ad hoc basis. This internship will be hybrid, with some remote work and some in-person work.

To apply for one of these internships, please send your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to Isana Leshchinskaya, assessment manager and associate director of Brooklyn College’s Office of Educational Research and Assessment under Institutional Effectiveness. Her email is Isana.Leshchinskaya@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Please apply for this position by 1/30/2024. The internship will start ASAP.

The students who did internships at Brooklyn College in the past have had very positive experiences. See two internship blogs of students who worked there and read the entries that focus on these students’ experiences working at Brooklyn College:

Some of our COMD Spring Interns in past years stayed on during the summer and learned a great deal and we had interns also work with Brooklyn College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness this past Fall. Brooklyn College internships offer our students a valuable learning experience.

Save the Date: Annual Spring Industry Expo on 3/12/24 at McCann Global HQ in Manhattan. More details to follow.

Save The Date for your students and alumni to attend our 6th Annual Spring Industry Expo, which is being hosted by the McCann Worldgroup Agencies!

DETAILS

  • The event will take place on Tuesday, March 12th and will be located at McCann’s Global HQ at 622 Third Avenue
  • The application for the event will be provided in the coming weeks
  • This is a unique event hosted by the marketing agencies within McCann Worldgroup, which include McCann, MRM, Futurebrand, and more 

Just like years past, there will be Recruiters from these world class marketing agencies that are eager to meet the best and brightest talent in and around New York City. The majority of these agencies are looking to hire a variety of individuals to their internship programs this summer. Some may also have full-time opportunities, mentorships and/or job shadowing opportunities.

Communications Intern – Graphic Design for NYC’s Office of the Comptroller in Manhattan

The New York City Comptroller, an independently elected official, is the Chief Financial Officer of the City of New York. The mission of the office is to promote the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of New York City government, in order to secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. We utilize the tools and responsibilities that the City Charter assigns us to ensure that City government is budgeting wisely, investing strategically, living up to its promises and obligations, and keeping a sharp eye on the long-term challenges to come.

The Communications Intern will assist the Creative Director with coordinating all graphic needs around communication efforts for the Comptroller’s Office. Responsibilities of the Intern include, but are not limited to:

– Creating design templates for social media and internal assets
– Organizing a visual library for web and digital design
– Assisting to expand our design style guide

This position is paid—Salary Range:$15.50 – $16.50

Additional information and link to apply can be found at CityJobs. gov.

NYPIRG Seeks Interns for Spring 24, Summer 24 and Fall 24

Dear COMD students,

NYPIRG is looking for year-round interns. NYPIRG has an office on the City Tech campus, but the work will be a mix of in-person and remote work – within the office, at home, and at locations around and near campus. We have had COMD students work with them in the past and it has been a positive experience.

If you are not familiar with NYPIRG, see their website or their Instagram. They are a public advocacy group committed to advocating for student issues, environmental protection, voting rights, fixing the MTA, and many other issues.

According to NYPIRG, students will learn about grassroots organizing techniques and new digital tools used to support social movements holistically. Their education in effective communication begins with learning key public speaking and community outreach skills, forming narratives and messaging through graphic design, video production, web design, or other specialties based on their interests and interactions with the constituencies NYPIRG serves.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Outreach work: Talking to students about the issues and getting them involved, including voter registration; working on public-facing writing such as letters to local newspapers and web copy
  • Organizing work: Leading one of our campaigns on issues like Public Health and Mass Transit, including attending weekly Project Leader Zoom meetings and organizing events and/or presentations
  • Design work: Creating social media graphics, posters, videos, websites, and other materials to inform students and promote events

Send your resumes and portfolio links to:

sbrinson@nypirg.org

Are you Interested in Getting To Sesame Street?

Students who are interested in getting to Sesame Street and learning more about interning at Sesame Street can review their internship web page.

COMD City Tech students have interned with Sesame Street and have had postive experience interning there.  Also, COMD faculty member Justin Simonich works there. You can email him if you’d like to learn more about working for Sesame Street. His email is jsimonich@citytech.cuny.edu

Paid Public Relations Press Internship at the Brooklyn Book Festival

Dear COMD interns with strong writing skills, this is a summer internship that I was just notified about.

Here are some key details about this part time internship:

The position will be remote in June and July and be potentially in person at a Brooklyn location from August through Sept. 1. Due to this, the candidate must be based in a commutable location to Brooklyn.

To apply please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your resume along with two references.

Applications that do not include the above four items will not be considered.

Summer Internships: June 12 – September 1, 2023

Applications due May 5, 2023

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11201

Please see this Indeed Link for further details and how to apply.

Externship at Accenture This Summer

This opportunity is for two days of virtual professional development for sophomores or juniors. This externship is two days of FREE professional development at Accenture, a technology company located in Hudson Yards in Manhattan. This is great  way to network with professionals at a technology company and also with your peers at other schools. 

The company describes this Externship as:

“Elevate to Innovate: An Accenture Diversity Externship is a virtual two day professional development experience where participants can explore the world of technology innovation and professional services! Join us and learn how to jump into a tech career.

Students will participate in learning sessions, networking, and engagement activities focused on how technology can solve pressing business challenges. Students will develop industry acumen, build long-lasting relationships, develop in-demand tech skills and walk away with an understanding of Accenture, our culture and entry-level opportunities.”

To learn more, visit this page of the company’s website

Application can be found at this link on  the company’s site. I encourage all COMD students with 50 credits or more to apply to this externship.

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