Job Responsibilities:

• RFPs: Proactive approach to processing RFPs – both print, digital and multi-platform, including (but not limited to) compiling historical information, brainstorming on potential concepts and writing proposals – including projecting rates & program ideas based on client objectives.
• Assistant to Publisher: scheduling, maintaining calendar, booking travel, expense reporting, tracking budgets, etc.
• Marketing Duties: Work closely with the Associate Publisher/Fashion Director on multi-platform programs from concept brainstorming and proposal development to potential assistance in program execution/recap follow up.
• May occasionally attend meetings locally in NY with reps on ad calls, interacting with clients and preparing meeting materials such as presentation decks, proposals, etc.
• Compile editorial credits and facilitate meetings with Fashion department
• Administrative support to the assigned NY sales team (and sometimes West Coast) with mailings, expense reporting, scheduling, updating sales materials for sales calls, client correspondence, meeting preparation, travel organization, and other general sales assisting duties.
• Manager of multiple trade accounts for travel
• Manager of Out/Advocate/HIV Plus comp list
• Monitor PIB reporting
• Monitor pagination process and create dummy books for approval before printing
• Facilitate new business inquiries and distribute media kits accordingly
• Organize/maintain archives of past issues
• Facilitate communication between departments (Marketing, Production, Billing, Client Services, etc.)
• General troubleshooting with office issues
• Research industry trends for department, including Datatrax reports, Ad Database, and Magazine Radar

Skills and Qualifications: 

 • Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven multitasker/prioritizer and able to manage multiple departmental responsibilities while working with staff at all levels and varying personalities.
• Able to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Experience and knowledge of fashion industry is preferred.
• Excellent communication and people skills and the ability to consistently work well with internal staff and outside contacts.
• Able to anticipate needs and show initiative.
• Trustworthy and extremely good judgment concerning confidentiality.
• Strong word ­processing and spreadsheet skills and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.


Please submit resumes and minimum salary requirements to jobsNY@heremedia.com

 

Out magazine, a brand with high art and production values, and a finalist for Photo Portfolio of the Year in the 2010 ASME Awards, is accepting resume and portfolio submissions for an Art Director.

The Art director is charged with maintaining the high quality design and packaging of the magazine and online sites. The Art Director must make the graphics visually interesting, lively, and relevant to the content within the tone of the current format, and execute and maintain the general design direction, which is set by the editor in chief. Additionally, the Art Director supervises the Associate Art Director and the Production Manager.

Specific Duties:

• The Art Director is involved in all editorial planning and attends all editorial meetings, and discusses concepts for illustrating and designing articles with the editor.
• Maintains a current inventory of all art projects for the magazines, including photography (in consultation with the photo editor)
• Works with photo editor to gather art for the magazine within dictated budgets
• Works with photo editor in set up and execution of photo shoots.
• Provides whatever creative input is necessary, including possible ideas for display copy and headlines as well as content packaging concepts.
• Aggressively seeks new collaborative relationships with top illustrators and designers, always expanding the magazine’s visual limits to serve a sophisticated audience.
• Plays a key role in the production of the editorial product through the final proofing stages. This includes supervision of the production department, reviewing all photographs and other artwork before jobs are shipped, and checking for correct copy formatting, bleeds, trapping, knockouts, and process color work.
• Coordinates the pagination for each issue of the magazine that balances editorial and advertising requirements.
• Continues to self-train, to seek out and become proficient in emerging softwares, and to keep the editor informed of new tech possibilities that could improve the look of the magazine.


Skill Requirements:

At least five years experience in visual communications, preferably with a consumer publication. A good working knowledge of production. Requires extensive professional experience working with Macintosh computers and software and applications in a publishing environment. The Art Director must be a skilled visual communicator, able to transform written material, photography, and illustration into an integrated package. The Art Director must have the ability to function calmly in frequent high-pressure deadline situations, and the organizational skills to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects, delivering them on strict deadline. The Art Director must be able to assemble, train, and manage a team of creative professionals, and as necessary, delegate projects to them to be completed independently.

Contact: Please send cover letter, resume, work samples, and minimum salary expectations, to jobsNY@heremedia.com
 

The Manager of Cable and Media Affiliate Sales and Marketing is responsible for establishing and maintaining affiliate cable and satellite marketing partnerships and promotions for the Here Television network, the heretv.com website and the resulting original programming, products and initiatives. This role will be responsible for securing carriage agreements, implementing marketing and executing promotional partnerships that align and further the exposure of the Here Television brand. This position requires an experienced manager who will work closely with the GM/EVP to assist in the renewal and expansion of Here Television’s cable and satellite distribution. The candidate must have experience with planning and executing cross-platform initiatives. This position will need to work across departments – creative, media, digital, legal, advertising sales, programming, marketing, and publicity. The ideal candidate must have a full understanding of the legal and fulfillment needs for promotions as well as possess the ability to manage partner expectations while keeping Here Television’s priorities and goals in mind.

Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent years of work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in TV affiliate marketing; affiliate sales and relations within entertainment and media, preferably at a cable network or MSO with established industry contacts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage deals cross-function and cross-platform
• Detail-oriented; Superior analytical skills; ability to interpret numbers and research into meaningful conclusions and/or recommendations
• Extensive multi-media experience with strong understanding of current digital and interactive marketing tactics
• Strong leadership & interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as needed to events, trade shows, etc.
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities across organizations
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively to diverse and varied audiences include advertisers and partners
• Able to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment as well as a proven ability to function with autonomy

Please submit cover letter/resume and salary expectations and/or salary history to: jobsNY@heremedia.com.

The Managing Editor develops, implements, and maintains effective systems to ensure smooth running of editorial production and works to ensure the timeliness of all material pertaining to the Advocate Group of print and online brands. He or she is also involved in long-term editorial planning, including working with senior editors on features and special editorial packages.

Position Duties:

Editing
• Works with all magazine and online editors on scheduling line edits, offering critical analysis
• Assists online editors in posting headlines and articles to the site at specified times throughout the day
• Supervising copy editing and fact-checking

Workflow Management
• Trafficking stories from assignment through production
• Establishes meeting and deadline schedules
• Makes decisions about scheduling and other shipping-related needs
• Assists in enforcing deadlines and ensuring that the magazine and site content is on time
• Attends editorial and production meetings to be aware of procedures and the progress of all editorial material
• Prepares editorial production reports for the magazine and site as needed
• Works on scheduling and guiding editorial staff in individual micro-level planning and establishes effective means for keeping staff apprised of impending deadlines
• Prepares editorial-configuration (pagination) for distribution to editorial and advertising departments
• Negotiates final pagination configuration with Publisher, Editor in Chief, and Art Director to address effectively all parties concerns
• Works with production department to ensure editorial department’s scheduling and deadlines are on target
• Serves as a point person for accounting department on matters involving writers’ fees, contracts, and payments and manages editorial budgets
• Plays active role in idea-generation meetings, and serves as enthusiastic editorial presence
• Primary editorial staff member responsible for managing editorial expenses for writing, photo, and travel and assisting the team to keep spending within budgetary limits.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Editor in Chief.

Skills & Qualification Requirements

At least five years' experience in publication editing; troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to efficiently facilitate editorial workflow; the ability to function calmly in frequent high-pressure deadline situations; the organizational ability and foresight to manage concurrent projects and simultaneously to plan and execute future projects; the ability to communicate assignments clearly and delegate projects to be independently completed as necessary; must understand and exercise the necessary level of diplomacy in interacting with coworkers and contributors; extensive experience with Macintosh computers and software.

Please submit resume and minimum salary expectations to jobs@heremedia.com

Here Media is accepting resumes for a talented, experienced, polished, and aggressive Digital Sales Professional (Western Region) to secure and maintain partnerships with advertisers for all of its brands.

This west coast-based salesperson is responsible for identifying, developing, maintaining and managing accounts to which they are assigned with the goal to hit and exceed set advertising sales goals for various media properties of the Here Media multi-platform portfolio. This includes identifying and contacting decision makers at the client and agency and working in tandem with other integrated sales, marketing, and operational staff, as required. The Digital Sales Professional will package our brands together to create programs that enhance the advertiser connection to our consumers.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years digital advertising sales experience with high degree of knowledge in the online sales platform and terminology.
• Western territory ad agencies and client contacts a big plus
• Strong background and relationships with digital agencies/advertisers
• Experience with selling 360 programs including digital, print, mobile, and television.
• Advanced skills in negotiating, problem solving, decision making, goal setting, prioritizing data interpretation, and marketing knowledge.
• Familiar with pitching custom content, sponsorships and other online advertising programs, as well as experience with online ad-serving systems, like Dart.
• A creative ideator who's on top of all budding trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Work well under pressure and adheres to deadlines and time restraints.
• Demonstrated experience in consultative or strategic sales with relevant relationships with advertisers and agencies across all categories.
• Must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, but take direction when required.
• Will have the ability and desire to travel in the Western Region.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to manage time and budget efficiently for the best use of resources and expense dollars.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results on time.


Please submit resume and minimum salary requirements to jobs@heremedia.com

Here Media offers qualified, college-level students the opportunity to participate in quarterly, uncompensated internships available in our offices in Los Angeles and New York City. In general, most internships last for 3 months, at 10-16 hours per week. See basic internship descriptions and locations below. To apply for internships, follow the general instructions at the top of the page.

The Information Technology internship will expose interns to a corporate technical environment, including computer, server, telecomm, and network technologies. Duties will include supporting PC and Mac workstations, creating server/email accounts, pbx administration, installing software, and providing general IT help desk support and project-related work.

The most successful candidates will be proficient with Windows XP, Windows 7, and Mac OSX, and Microsoft Office (particulary Outlook). Knowledge of Server 2003/2008 would also be desirable. A recently completed Microsoft or computer-related certification is a definite plus. Should be organized, and have good problem-solving and communication/customer service skills. Candidates with some prior IT experience and a career goal in Technology preferred.
 

The Advocate magazine, a national lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender newsmagazine and online publication, is seeking an editorial intern in Washington, D.C. to assist in national and state political coverage and research for the fall term.

Applicants must have strong writing skills, a fundamental interest in policy issues affecting the LGBT community, the ability to work on multiple projects at any given time, and an eagerness to write original stories. Administrative tasks are minimal; hands-on reporting and research opportunities are the primary focus of this internship.

Interns will be able to contribute up to a minimum of 16 hours per week and receive college credit for their participation. Internship start date is flexible. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples (at least two must be examples of news reporting or feature writing). Please submit all application materials to jobsNY@heremedia.com.

 

The Video Production internship will expose interns to the full arc of production from conception to shooting and may include hands-on duties ranging from booking guests, scheduling shoots, securing locations, materials preparation, running errands, making script copies, transporting production equipment to/from shoots, handling props, running video cameras, cue cards, etc.

The most successful candidates will be proficient with Word and Excel, internet savvy, highly creative, organized, and have good problem-solving and communication skills. Candidates with prior production experience and a career goal in television production preferred.
 

Interns will be working directly with Out magazines photo staff. General activities include:  Photo research, production assistance and attending photo shoots. Interns will also participate in weekly staff meetings and see the full production cycle of Out.

Intern Requirements: results-oriented personality; organization skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize; strong work ethic; excellent communication skills; MAC environment; strong knowledge of Photoshop & MS Office; excellent time management skills; passion for creativity and team work.

SheWired.com, the fastest growing website for women, is re-launching this spring and we’re looking for enthusiastic interns to help us shape our new direction. The most qualified applicants are students with a career focus in lifestyle and entertainment writing, journalism, new media and marketing.

Interns will be involved in weekly brainstorming meetings and work directly with experienced writers and editors in developing this daily online magazine. Interns will be asked to pitch, write, and edit stories as well as assist with research, proofing stories, and updating the site. Editors will help interns learn the ropes for hunting down leads and developing portfolio-worthy writing samples for magazines and websites.

The most qualified applicants will be students with a career focus in journalism and new media, with interest and skills in the digital medium. Travel experience is a plus.

Interns will have the opportunity to sit-in on weekly brainstorming meetings, participate in a major website redesign, and work directly with experienced writers and editors. Interns will be asked to pitch, write, and edit stories and blog posts as well as assist with updating and maintaining the site. Interns will also be asked to help create video content around the travel vertical.

Intern Requirements: High-energy results-oriented personality; superior organization with attention to detail and ability to prioritize; strong work ethic; excellent communication skills both oral and written; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint; excellent time management skills; passion for creativity and team work; passion for new media

The LA Advertising intern has the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with both print and digital advertising. Interns will assist with sales and marketing meetings and work directly with Ad Directors who are experienced in the field. Interns will be involved with many sales development tasks including conducting research, sales strategy, data updates, competitive analysis, preparing media kits, attending advertiser events and some related administrative support. The most qualified applicants will be students with a career focus in advertising and marketing, with interest and skills in the print and digital medium.

Gay.net is the editorial arm of Gay.com, the first social networking site for gay people. We’re looking for enthusiastic interns who love looking at pop culture from an LGBT perspective. The most qualified applicants are students with a career focus in lifestyle writing, journalism, new media and marketing.

Interns will sit in on weekly brainstorming meetings and work directly with experienced writers and editors in developing this daily online magazine. Interns will be asked to pitch, write, and edit stories as well as assist with research, proofing stories, and updating the site. Editors will help interns learn the ropes for hunting down stories, writing marketing copy, and developing portfolio-worthy writing samples for magazines and websites.
 

Working directly with Out magazine's art staff, the intern will assist the art and design department with daily tasks including scanning, organizing art and assisting with design. Sitting in on staff meetings, Interns will see the full production cycle and receive hands-on experience on this stylish, monthly title. Interns will need Photoshop, Quark and InDesign skills.

The Digital Media Department at Here Media is looking for an intern(s) to assist in the production of online newsletters, make site modifications and work on special projects as needed. Sites include OUT.com and Advocate.com. Candidates should be skilled in Photoshop and basic HTML. Any Flash or video experience is helpful.

Editorial internships are offered in Los Angeles for The Advocate . Interns will assist with various support projects such as editorial gathering, research, proofing, web site production and other related editorial and administrative tasks. Some writing and editing assignments may be possible, depending upon qualifications, but cannot be guaranteed. Interns are invited to take a place at daily editorial planning meetings and will work along with editors, art/photo department and other staff as issues are created according to the magazine's production cycle.
Preferred editorial intern candidates will have a related field of study and a career interest in journalism or publishing. Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills are required.

The most qualified applicants will be students with a career focus in journalism and new media, with interest and skills in the print and digital medium.

Interns will have the opportunity to sit-in on weekly brainstorming meetings, participate in a major website redesign, and work directly with experienced writers and editors. Interns will be asked to pitch, write, and edit stories and blog posts as well as assist with updating and maintaining the site. Interns will also be asked to help create video content such as celebrity, fashion and music interviews.

Intern Requirements: High-energy results-oriented personality; superior organization with attention to detail and ability to prioritize; strong work ethic; excellent communication skills both oral and written; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint; excellent time management skills; passion for creativity and team work; passion for new media 

Fashion internships are offered with Out magazine editorial staff in New York. Interns will assist the Fashion Director and Market Editor with organizing fashion features, gathering clothing, prepping photo shoots and supporting the fashion department with the administrative effort behind producing the fashion section of each issue.

Preferred candidates will have a related field of study and a career interest in fashion, photo editing, or other similar industry. Must be able to handle multiple projects and provide efficient and effective administrative support. Excellent personal communication skills are a must. 

Students on a track to be immersed in the world of film and television will get hands-on experience in all aspects of development and production in our Marketing and Development Internship. Interns will be exposed to all sides of this business from development of stories to writing of scripts to delivery of product to selling & marketing. Intern will specifically work to help coordinate all aspects of content creation for digital properties as well as our TV network and film distribution.

Opportunities will include: working closely with the Marketing & Development department staff to coordinate meetings, set up interviews, read scripts and treatments, log and cover submitted scripts as well as work with production department to schedule shoots, conduct extensive research, location scouting and manage delivery of all content.

The best intern candidates will have a career path in producing/production with a keen eye towards marketing. Experience in writing, production and digital and consumer marketing are highly desired.

Here Media seeks a Graphic Design Intern to work with the Promotional Art Director. The candidate should be enthusiastic, dependable and able to work 10+ hours per week. Flexible shifts to accommodate most schedules. Opportunity to work on a variety of design projects including magazine ads, online ads, and marketing and sales collateral. Gain valuable experience participating in a marketing department, designing under deadline, and working with various existing brands. Enlarge your portfolio with published work! Requirements: completion of some graphic design coursework, portfolio, letters of recommendation or references, and proficiency in the following design software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash and PowerPoint.