Paper Tiger Internship Program
Attention: Paper Tiger is currently accepting applications for 2010 Interns!
The following positions are available:
Production Intern
Paper Tiger Television is looking for interns to help with the production of our new studio show. We are planning to begin a regular TV show on the local cable access station Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN). Interns will help with general office support as well as research and planning logistics for the studio show. Production assistant experience and excellent organizational, written and communication skills a plus. Intern will work with collective members and staff to come up with a promotion strategy and to build outreach database, follow up on production related requests.
Video Archivist
Like watching TV? Paper Tiger Television is seeking an intern to manage the preservation of Paper Tiger TV’s video collection. The collection contains more than 320 videotapes dating from 1981-2005. Responsibilities of this position include viewing videotapes from our collection to assess the condition of the videotapes, writing descriptions, digitizing shows, mastering videos onto DVD, and logging detailed information on production quality for archival purposes. Video editing, excellent organizational and writing skills a plus.
Distribution Assistant
Paper Tiger Television is looking for an aspiring video artist or filmmaker looking to learn how to self-distribute and promote video productions. This position would entail filling requests for videotapes, researching and making contacts with film festivals, university programs, libraries, potential screening partners, and distributing and advertising Paper Tiger productions to targeted markets.
Web Intern
www.papertiger.org houses Paper Tigers extensive video catalog and our new vlog- video blog among other things. It is in constant need of updates and improvements. This is a great opportunity for someone with web design experience who wants to experiment with the medium as well as learn how to develop innovative web interactivity and create a distinct web presence. We are looking to enhance the site with video clips and special features that will make our website the go to place for DIY grassroots media artists, activists and scholars.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to info at papertiger.org. Please put INTERNSHIP in the subject heading.
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Paper Tiger interns are integral to the operation of our small organization. Through an internship you can gain a wide range of experiences: how to raise money for artistic projects, archive video art, develop publicity materials, distribute independent video, organize film festival submissions, plan community events, shoot, edit and produce video, develop marketing and outreach skills and much, much more. Interns are expected to help with the day-to-day administration of the collective in addition to working on individual projects. The specific responsibilities of each intern is agreed upon at the beginning of the internship and designed to meet both the interests and experience of the intern and needs of the organization.
An internship at Paper Tiger is an opportunity to learn about working in a small media arts non-profit. We encourage interns to take initiative while respecting collective process. There is no handholding at PTTV but we will work with you to create an internship that is both suited to your interests and meets the current priorities of the collective. We intend to learn as much from you as you will learn from us. Where you take your Paper Tiger experience is ultimately up to you. We hope you will learn from being a part of the collective and work closely with staff and collective members whenever possible.
Interns are expected to be self-motivated individuals who can take the lead on projects and complete tasks independently. It is preferred that interns work in the office at least 16 hours per week. Interns are also required to attend intern-check in meetings and encouraged to participate in the collective projects meetings, which take place at Paper Tiger’s offices from 7-9PM every Wednesday.
Any age; people of color; lesbians, gay, bisexual people; transgender people and ex-prisoners strongly encouraged to apply.
Are you interested? Send a resume and cover letter!
Paper Tiger Television
Internship Program
339 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012
Email: info (at) papertiger.org
Phone: 212 420-9045
