Summer & Fall 2010 Internship Program

This is a full-time or part-time internship that offers exposure to the publishing, editing, circulation, and graphic design world. Interns learn how the magazine is put together and how the editorial and graphic design departments work together to make it happen. The intern will also work closely with the Publisher of the magazine by assisting him with special projects in advertising, as well as with corporate and public relations, which will help them develop excellent communication skills. This also gives them the opportunity to meet business people (entrepreneurs and/or at the corporate level) nationwide. The intern is also offered the opportunity to attend high-profile events in the area either organized by the Magazine or by partner organizations.

Overall it is a competitive experience that allows individuals to grow and get experience in the different fields of publishing.

Internship Positions Available

The ideal candidates must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, telephone, MS Word - mail merge, Excel, Power Point, Access, speak Spanish (preferred) and English fluently. Flexibility to work 20 hours a week.

The interns’ responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Marketing Intern Researching market trends and venues for promotion of the company Interfacing with customers Follow-up with Sponsors Research possible sponsorships Dynamic on-site marketing Pitching and following-up products to be released in columns such as “Siempre Bella”, “Tech Talk”, and “Su Casa.” Preparing Media Kits Please send cover letters and resumes to tania@latinastyle.com or call 703.312.0904.

Graphic Design Intern Designing ads for the Business Series organized by the magazine. There are 7 different ones taking place around the U.S. scheduled for 2005. Assisting the Assistant Editor in editing articles featured in the magazine before being published. Design internal and/or external publications, brochures, advertisements, fliers, and direct marketing materials as assigned. Convert Quark files to PDF files. Assist staff with special events as assigned. Please send cover letters and resumes to andrea@latinastyle.com or call 703.312.0904.

Special Events / Research Intern Assisting staff in the planning of special events (the Business Series with a possibility of traveling to event location and our National Latina Symposium) Designing invitations for the events organized by the Special Events Department Assisting staff with general office duties (mailings, faxing, photocopying, filing, etc.) Assisting the Special Projects Coordinator with the planning of LS 50 White House event. Conducting research on relevant topics for the magazine’s Special issues Analyzing the data received from the surveys sent by companies, public relations agencies, governmental agencies, and universities. Responsible for creating strategic alliances with hotels/partner organizations/ photographers/ florists. Maintain databases for office use Please send cover letters and resumes to tania@latinastyle.com or call 703.312.0904.

Circulation Intern Grass root Circulation Department, which will provide you with: Hands on training in both controlled and paid circulation. Experience with list management, direct mailing, and newsstands. Hands on one on one circulation and all aspects of fulfillment Direct and be responsible for at least one major subscription drive among other duties. Please send cover letters and resumes to tania@latinastyle.com or call 703.312.0904.