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 Job Opportunities Wanted: Copy EditorAlpinist Magazine seeks copy editor to obsess over the fine print of our beloved magazine. Applicants must be excruciatingly anal, obsessive to the point of genius, endlessly fascinated by the difference between M-dashes and N-dashes and hopelessly committed to perfection. Minimum ten years' experience required, preferably at The New Yorker. Pay is pathetic, stress copious, loneliness absolute. Please send resume and cover letter (no grammatical errors, please) to info@alpinist.com. Wanted: InternsAll summer '07 intern positions are full. We welcome applications all year round. Production Intern Alpinist Magazine is now accepting applications for four four-month internships available throughout the year. The interns gain hands-on experience in many aspects of magazine production, doing tasks from gritty to glamorous. Alpinist is an archival-quality climbing journal produced by a dedicated group that balances the necessities of business acumen with the spirit of alpinism. Because of Alpinist's small staff, our interns play an important role behind the scenes as well as in the development of every issue. The internship provides an excellent opportunity to experience many facets of magazine publishing in a progressive, cause-oriented environment. The work is unpaid with a 30- to 40-hour workweek. Ideally, the internship would begin each season (May 1, September 1, January 1), with a three- to four-month duration, but some flexibility with schedules can be accommodated. Location is the Alpinist World Headquarters, in Jackson, Wyoming.
Responsibilities The best candidates will have had some publishing experience before applying, such as a prior internship with a newspaper or magazine. Often, responsibilities are calibrated to match each intern's skill sets. We encourage resourceful college students and recent graduates with big smiles, puritanical work ethics and sparkling personalities (not to mention a strong interest in magazine production and mountain climbing) to apply. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to the address listed below. The most promising candidates will be contacted by phone or email. Dan Long The Alpinist Marketing Intern helps design more efficient circulation systems, analyze our supply chain, and engineer alliances with peers and not-for-profits in the Outdoor Industry. The intern also creates consumer and trade promotions based on insights from Alpinist historical performance. Responsibilities The best candidates will have a genuine interest in the business side of magazine publishing and an understanding of basic marketing concepts and web design. Interns should be analytical, creative, high-energy and able to wear flip-flops while maintaining a professional demeanor. Resourceful college students and recent grads with a strong interest in marketing, circulation, alpine starts and frothy brew-pub beer are encouraged to apply. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to the address listed below. The most promising candidates will be contacted by phone or email. Sherri Gronli The Alpinist Advertising Intern assists the Advertising Director with client communication, client prospecting and ad-package creation. Individuals participating in this internship will gain signficant, hands-on experience with top-tier brands as they help develop advertising strategy for our print and web components. Responsibilities: A genuine interest in advertising, marketing and the business side of publishing is required. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a preexisting knowledge of web, film and electronic media. Candidates should be analytical, creative, detail oriented, high-energy and able to climb 5.10 or harder while wearing a pack and singing lyrics to Bjork songs in the original Icelandic. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to:
Julie Linahan The Alpinist Online Editorial Intern aids in the development of Alpinist.com by sourcing and producing the site's featured content while maintaining Alpinist's integrity and style. Although the intern's daily responsibilities vary widely--from the glamorous (writing and editing is involved for those qualified) to the mundane (expect to number-crunch and sift through code from time to time)--the intern's work plays a crucial role in keeping the site current with the finest content in climbing's electronic sphere.
Responsibilities: The best candidates will have an aptitude for project management, a good handle on both Macs and PCs, and--most importantly--a genuine interest in the development and overall success of Alpinist.com. Applicants should have some publishing experience and a passion for climbing. Alpinist's Online Editor will work closely with the intern to harness and mature his or her strengths and skill sets. Candidates ought to be highly creative, detail oriented, enthusiastic, and have summitted at least fifteen 8000-meter peaks without the use of oxygen or any footwear aside from Dansko clogs. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Erik Lambert.
Erik Lambert The Alpinist Film Festival is currently looking for an all-encompassing, all-doing, all-competent intern to help plan and execute the best Alpinist Film Festival yet. Duties range from the minute to the grand, which may include: *Research and contact of relevant filmmakers and production houses Strong candidates will have experience in relevant and related fields, professional attitude and demeanor, and social competence, both in person and through phone/email. Eager attitudes, strong interests within the arts and related fields, and senses of humor help any resume. Attention to detail is a must to become the Alpinist Film Festival Intern and the most glamorous of Alpinist interns to date. Plenty of room for growth and possible job opportunities exist. Interested candidates should apply to the address below with resume and brief cover letter. The most impressive of candidates will be contacted via email or phone.
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