Account Executive: SPIN Marketing Lab
SPIN Marketing Lab, a full service music marketing & promotions agency adjoined to SPIN Magazine, is seeking a full time Account Executive to manage key agency accounts, develop programming, and pitch new business.

Candidates must have:
- 7 years of sales, events or PR experience
- Strong track record of working with clients
- Unique understanding of music scene and youth culture
- A strong background in event promotions
- Sales and/or new business experience

Strong writing skills, work ethic, and creative thinking a must!

Please send resume and cover letter to Colleen Gilmore, at cgilmore@spin.com.

BASIC INFORMATION:

SPIN is seeking interns with strong backgrounds in writing and a serious interest in music and youth culture for editorial intern positions. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited university in order to be eligible for the internship.

SPIN employs 2-3 interns during its Spring (January to May), Summer (June to August), and Fall (September to December) internship programs. Interns work 16 hours/week (two full days) and may receive college credit (the internship is unpaid). All editorial internships are completed at our New York offices in Manhattan. SPIN does not provide housing or travel assistance.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete intern applications include a cover letter, resume, and 2-4 clips, preferably of work previously published in newspapers or magazines (or online). Applicants without published clips are encouraged to submit music-related pieces (reviews or news stories) written on their own. All applications must be post-marked by the application deadline. Incomplete applications and/or general employment queries will not be considered. There is no formal application form.

DEADLINES:

The application deadline for the Spring internship is: December 15
The application deadline for the Summer internship is: March 15
The application deadline for the Fall internship is: July 15

Please allow the selection committee one month from the deadline date to notify applicants of their status. Applicants may not voluntarily request an interview or stop by to tour the offices. Absolutely no phone calls.

ABOUT THE INTERN PROGRAM:

Interns at SPIN are responsible for transcribing interviews, researching stories, running errands, organizing mail, conducting interviews, and compiling music news for possible use in the magazine. Interns also pitch and write stories for Spin and Spin.com, help maintain a database of past SPIN articles, distribute record release schedules and weekly album sales charts, and assist the editors and editors with various tasks.

CONTACT:

Please direct all SPIN magazine internship applications and questions to:
Catherine Davis, SPIN Editorial Intern Coordinator
408 Broadway, 4th floor
New York, NY 10013

Email: Edit Interns

Please direct all SPIN.com internship applications and questions to:
William Goodman, SPIN.com Associate Editor
408 Broadway. 4th floor
New York, NY 10013

wgoodman@spin.com

Please specify if applying to both SPIN and SPIN.com.

BASIC INFORMATION:

SPIN is seeking business interns who are passionate about music and have a strong desire to learn about the advertising, marketing and promotions side of the magazine. The internship will offer students a chance to get a firsthand look at the business infrastructure at a major publication.

SPIN employs 4-5 business interns during its Spring (January to May), Summer (June to August), and Fall (September to December) internship programs. Interns work 18 - 25 hours/week and may receive college credit (the internship is unpaid). All business internships are completed at our New York offices in Manhattan. SPIN does not provide housing or travel assistance.

DEADLINES:

The application deadline for the Spring internship is: December 1
The application deadline for the Summer internship is: April 15
The application deadline for the Fall internship is: August 1

ABOUT THE INTERN PROGRAM:

Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Working closely with Ad Reps and Coordinators to secure advertisements, build relationships and prospect new advertisers. Interns will also aid the marketing department with preparation of events and programs, and will interact with record labels, clubs and other outlets. In addition, interns will get a chance to experience the inner workings of all other business related departments.

CONTACT:

Please direct all applications and questions to:
Colleen Gilmore, SPIN Business Intern Coordinator
408 Broadway, 4th floor
New York, NY 10013

Email: Business Interns

ONLINE MARKETING INTERN

BASIC INFORMATION:

SPIN.com is seeking an online marketing intern who is interested in music and has a strong desire to learn about online marketing and promotions. Interns will have the chance to shape SPIN's social extensions via Twitter, MySpace and Facebook as well as contribute to SPIN.com with coverage of SPIN sponsored events, and direct involvement in SPIN's sweepstakes and contests. Experience with music blogging or online promotions preferred. All interns must live in proximity to New York City.

CONTACT:

Please send a cover letter, resume and links (if available) to Emilia Costa at ecosta@spin.com.

DEADLINES:

The application deadline for the Summer internship is May 30.
The application deadline for the Fall internship is September 1.
The application deadline for the Spring internship is December 15.

PHOTO INTERNS, SPIN MAGAZINE

BASIC INFORMATION:

SPIN is seeking photo interns who are interested in music and passionate about photography. The internship will offer an excellent opportunity to experience working in a photo department at a major publication.

SPIN employs 2-3 photo interns during its Spring (January to May), Summer (May/June to August), and Fall (September to December) internship programs. Interns work approximately 16 hours/week (2 full days) and may receive college credit. All interns must live in proximity to New York City.

DEADLINES:

The application deadline for the Spring internship is December 15.
The application deadline for the Summer internship is May 1.
The application deadline for the Fall internship is August 15.

ABOUT THE INTERN PROGRAM:

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) photo research, communication with publicists to obtain photography, help in producing photo shoots and various administrative tasks (sending out issues/organizing materials).

CONTACT:

Please send a cover letter, resume and link to work (if available) to Jennifer Edmondson at jedmondson@spin.com.

 STREET TEAM
Are you an aspiring music industry, journalism, publicity, or marketing professional? Do you want to earn really cool stuff while gaining valuable promotion experience? Then sign up for the SPIN street team!

SPIN is creating a one-of-a-kind digital and street team and we're looking for your help to promote the magazine! Here is your chance to not only be part of a super exclusive team but a great way to get your foot in the door in the incredibly competitive entertainment industry.

We are going to be initially choosing only 5 for a New York City based team, as well as about 5 for an Upstate New York based team. Going forward we're going to be creating additional teams in major markets such as (but not limited to) Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Dallas.

Duties:
- Passing out flyers and stickers at local concerts
- Hanging up posters to promote upcoming issues
- Setting up tables at local events/concerts to promote the magazine
- Assist in online missions where you'll be sending out bulletins, using Facebook, sending tweets, posting on message boards, and using whatever other digital means you can come up with (the more creative the better!)

SPIN will offer Teamers amazing incentives:
- Free subscriptions
- Free concert tickets
- The ability to work exclusive SPIN events
- The opportunity to be a correspondent on SPIN Earth
- Free music and cool swag from SPIN and our friends
- The chance to work major concerts and festivals

Interested? Then fill out the below application and send it in to streetteam@spin.com. Please make sure to put the market you would like to represent in the subject line of your email.

You MUST be a US resident to be part of the team

SPIN Street Team Application:
- Full Name:
- Age:
- Mailing address (Street, city, state, zip):
- Phone number (cell):
- Email:
- Market (major city) you want to represent:

- How many shows/concerts do you typically go to each month?:
- What are your three favorite artists?:
- What websites do you go to most often?:
- Do you have a valid driver's license and/or regular access to a vehicle?:
- If you're a student, what school do you currently attend?:
- Do you have a job, and if so, where do you work?:
- What magazines do you regularly read?:
- What were the last three concerts you attended?:
- What were the last three CDs your purchased?:
- Do you have any distinctive computer skills (knowledge of photoshop, HTLM, web banners, ect)?:

Why do you want to be a part of the SPIN magazine street team and what makes you uniquely stand out from other applicants?:

This is a very competitive position and we're only taking a few teamers per market so make sure to make your application stands out! We're very excited to be starting this and look forward to working with you in the future to make this the absolutely best street team out there. And if you have any questions, feel free to email us at streetteam@spin.com