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Company:

Performer Publications, Inc.

Job Title:

National Editorial Assistant

Opportunity Type:

Internship

Employer Division:

National Editorial Desk

Duties: Assist the Managing Editor in editorial content production and writing of magazine sections that appear in 3 monthly regional music publications (West Coast Performer Magazine, Southeast Performer Magazine, and Northeast Performer Magazine), including gear reviews (hardware, software, instruments), book reviews, national news, obituaries and more. National Editorial Assistant will also find opportunities to write live and album reviews as available and possible larger Spotlight and Feature stories. Assist with copyediting. Continual management of national database (venues, studios, labels, promotions, etc..,).

 

Requirements: A min. of 10 hrs per week at the office (Max. of 40hrs/wk).

Qualifications: Strong writing background. Knowledge of general trends in local and national music scenes. Applicants with exposure to working bands and musicians or industry mechanics are highly preferred.

Performer Publications, Inc (www.performermag.com) is the largest Musicians' Trade Magazine in the US. Performer Magazine, "The Musician's Resource," publishes 3 monthly regional magazines which are dedicated to covering all genres of independent music.

Location(s):

Somerville, MA

Compensation Type:

Unpaid

Job Status:

Part-Time

Internship Credit Status:

Students not required to earn credit but they can if needed.

 

Application Deadline:

2/2/10

Period Of Employment:

Spring 2010

Cover Letter Required:

Yes

To apply, please send us the following:

-Cover letter

-Résumé

-At least two writing clips

Please email all application materials to:

nepeditorial@performermag.com

 

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Company:

Performer Magazine (a division of Performer Publications, Inc.)

 

Job Title:

Northeast Regional Editorial Assistant

Opportunity Type:

Internship

Employer Division:

Northeast Regional Editorial Dept

Duties: Assist the regional editor with copy editing articles. Conduct interviews with industry insiders like booking agents and recording engineers. Also, assist in booking sponsored concerts, log-in CD submissions to our database, create calendar listings, and post content to the web.

Requirements:A min. of 10 hrs per week in Editorial Department (Somerville Office) (Max. of 40hrs/wk). Acceptable candidate will be a strong writer who can meet deadlines and has a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications:Strong Writing/Journalism background and familiarity with Chicago Style Manual, AP or equivalent. Music background preferred.

Performer Publications, Inc (www.performermag.com) is the largest Musicians' Trade Magazine in the US. Performer Magazine, "The Musician's Resource," publishes 3 monthly regional magazines which are dedicated to covering all genres of independent music.

Location(s):

Somerville, MA

Compensation Type:

Unpaid

Job Status:

Part-Time

Internship Credit Status:

Students not required to earn credit but they can.

Application Deadline:

2/2/10

Period Of Employment:

Spring 2010

Cover Letter Required:

Yes

To apply, please send us the following:

• Cover letter

• Résumé

• two (2) writing samples (clips are preferred)

Please email all application materials to:

nepeditorial@performermag.com

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Company:

Performer Magazine (a division of Performer Publications, Inc.)

Job Title:

Operations Internship

Opportunity Type:

Internship

Employer Division:

Operations Dept

Duties: Assist Operations Manager in the operations of 3 magazines (in MA, CA, & GA). Duties include, but are not limited to, bookkeeping, IT, HR, magazine Distribution, client services, property management, reviewing ad copy, copy editing, and web publishing. No two days are the same. No photocopying, going to the Post Office or getting coffee.

Requirements:A min. of 10 hrs per week in Operations

Department (Somerville Office) (Max. of 40hrs/wk).

Qualifications:Current Undergraduates in Liberal Arts or Management. Comfortable in a very fast paced environment. Background in accounting and IT a plus but not a necessity.Must have an interest in small businesses and the music industry.

Performer Publications, Inc (www.performermag.com) is the

largest Musicians' Trade Magazine in the US. Performer

Magazine, "The Musician's Resource," publishes 3 monthly

regional magazines which are dedicated to covering all

genres of independent music.

Location(s):

Somerville, MA

Compensation Type:

Unpaid

Job Status:

Part-Time

Internship Credit Status:

Students not required to earn credit but they can if needed.

Application Deadline:

2/2/10

Period Of Employment:

Spring 2010

Cover Letter Required:

Yes

To apply, please send us the following:

• Cover letter

• Résumé

Please email all application materials to:

nepeditorial@performermag.com

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Company:

Performer Magazine (a division of Performer Publications, Inc.)

Job Title:

Marketing Assistant

Opportunity Type:

Internship

Employer Division:

Marketing/Sales Dept

Duties: Assist the marketing director with composing marketing proposals for both print and on-line campaigns. Work with local and national sales staff. Clients include instrument manufactures, pro audio retailers, recording studios, CD/vinyl duplicators, and merchandisers. You also will assist in planning promotional events (trade shows, concerts & open-houses) across the U.S.

Requirements:A min. of 10 hrs per week.(Max. of 40hrs/wk).

Qualifications: Currently studying either Marketing or Communications.

Performer Publications, Inc (www.performermag.com) is the

largest Musicians' Trade Magazine in the US. Performer

Magazine, "The Musician's Resource," publishes 3 monthly

regional magazines which are dedicated to covering all

genres of independent music.

Location(s):

Somerville, MA

Compensation Type:

Unpaid

Job Status:

Part-Time

Internship Credit Status:

Students not required to earn credit but they can if needed.

Application Deadline:

2/2/10

Period Of Employment:

Spring 2010

Cover Letter Required:

Yes

To apply, please send us the following:

• Cover letter

• Résumé

Send application materials to: nepeditorial@performermag.com

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Company:

Performer Magazine (a division of Performer Publications, Inc.)

Job Title:

Webmaster’s Assistant

Opportunity Type:

Internship

Employer Division:

IT Department

Duties: Assist the Webmaster the on-line layout of 3 monthly regional music publications (West Coast Performer Magazine, Southeast Performer Magazine, and Northeast Performer Magazine), along with National Editorial. Assist clients create banner ads. Manage and expand our on-line presence (i.e. our website, increasing SEO, social networking sites, and web forums).

Requirements:A min. of 10 hrs per week in the IT Department(Max. of 40hrs/wk).

Qualifications: Knowledge of Adobe CS 3.0, Macromedia Studio, Dreamweaver & Contribute is recommended. Knowledge of Flash is not required.

Performer Publications, Inc (www.performermag.com) is the largest Musicians' Trade Magazine in the US. Performer Magazine, "The Musician's Resource," publishes 3 monthly regional magazines which are dedicated to covering all genres of independent music.

Location(s):

Somerville, MA

Compensation Type:

Unpaid

Job Status:

Part-Time

Internship Credit Status:

Students not required to earn credit but they can if needed.

Application Deadline:

2/2/10

Period Of Employment:

Spring 2010

Cover Letter Required:

Yes

To apply, please send us the following:

• Cover letter

• Résumé

Send application materials to: nepeditorial@performermag.com

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Company:

Performer Magazine (a division of Performer Publications, Inc.)

Job Title:

Public Relations & Promotions Assistant

Opportunity Type:

Internship

Employer Division:

Marketing & Editorial Depts.

Duties: Assist the marketing director and our regional editor in coordinating the publicity and promotions for up to 10 events a month. Activities would include conducting virtual marketing campaigns, organizing all promotions materials (posters, flyers, contests, gear giveaways, radio ads, podcasts, HTML e-mails, flash-based web videos, and more!). You would work also closely with our clients which include instrument manufactures, pro audio retailers, recording studios, cd/vinyl duplicators, and merchandisers.

Requirements:A min. of 10 hrs per week.(Max. of 40hrs/wk).

Qualifications: Currently studying either Marketing or Communications.

Performer Publications, Inc (www.performermag.com) is the largest Musicians' Trade Magazine in the US. Performer Magazine, "The Musician's Resource," publishes 3 monthly regional magazines which are dedicated to covering all genres of independent music.

Location(s):

Somerville, MA

Compensation Type:

Unpaid

Job Status:

Part-Time

Internship Credit Status:

Students not required to earn credit but they can if needed.

Application Deadline:

2/2/10

Period Of Employment:

Spring 2010

Cover Letter Required:

Yes

To apply, please send us the following:

• Cover letter

• Résumé

Send application materials to: nepeditorial@performermag.com