INTERNSHIPS AT THE LEAGUE: DIGITAL MEDIA
The Architectural League is seeking an intern to work closely with the League’s Digital Editorial Director on a variety of tasks.
DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCE
Architectural League interns gain valuable experience in the day-to-day tasks of producing and organizing online content for a small, active non-profit organization, as well as exposure to some of the best work and ideas in contemporary architecture and urbanism. As integral team members in our office, interns will not only provide necessary support for the daily operations of the League, but also have the opportunity to attend meetings, reviews, and juries with leading members of the design community. Interns are encouraged and may be required to attend League events and to write, illustrate, and/or develop pitches for archleague.org and/or Urban Omnibus.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Populating archleague.org with information and media from the League’s archive
• Reviewing and updating existing digital media; migrating archive video to online video platforms
• Working with Digital Editorial Director to optimize and implement content tagging strategy
• Assisting with digitization of archive media, transcription, and layout as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have excellent communication, organization, and writing skills, and an interest in design, architecture, and urbanism. Interns are expected to be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about the League’s mission and programs. Experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, and audio/video editing preferred.
Dates are flexible, though we expect interns to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week, for a minimum of 8 weeks. Interns will receive a stipend and Metrocard. The League also supports internships for academic credit.
APPLICATION
Please send cover letter, current resume, contact information for two references, and dates of availability to jobs@archleague.org with “Digital Media Internship Application” in the subject line.
ABOUT
The Architectural League of New York nurtures excellence in architecture, design, and urbanism, and stimulates thinking and debate about the critical design and building issues of our time. As a vital, independent forum for architecture and its allied disciplines, the League helps create a more beautiful, vibrant, innovative, and sustainable future.
