Aperture Internships, July-December 2012
Session Job Description APERTURE FOUNDATION
The Stevan A. Baron Work-Scholar Program welcomes individuals from all over the world to engage in Aperture’s many programs and contribute to the editing, design, production, circulation, sales, and marketing of photography’s most significant publications; the development of major traveling exhibitions; the creation of web content; and all other business operations essential to a non-profit organization.
In addition to working closely with the Aperture staff and contribute to the day to day work flow of the office, work scholars make contacts within the photo community at Aperture events and through meetings with various professionals in the photography field. Aperture Foundation’s Chelsea location offers the unique opportunity to work for six to twelve months in New York City and have access to art galleries, museums, and other art-related facilities.
To apply for the upcoming July-December 2012 session, please submit your application by April 15, 2012
Interns receive a stipend of $300 per month full-time, as well as complimentary copies of Aperture magazine throughout their internship (stipends for part-time work scholars vary depending on their time commitment). Applicants must make their own living arrangements and should have sufficient financial resources to cover their living expenses. College credit is available for this program.
DEPARTMENTS
Communications, Editorial (books or magazine), Exhibitions, Finance and Administration, Magazine Circulation (marketing & advertising, part-time position), Production, Sales, Website.
See detailed descriptions below.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commitment: Full-Time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Communications Work Scholar contributes to the Communications Department in various capacities, including: researching new outlets for publicity outreach; preparing and assembling press materials for distribution to key media; circulating press clippings; updating and maintaining publicity files and mailing lists; assisting in events at Aperture Gallery, including opening receptions for exhibitions, book signings, lectures, and panel discussions; and regular telephone contact with media outlets.
Requirements: A good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Entourage as well as familiarity with database programs; excellent communication and writing skills; and a genuine passion for the arts enhance a candidate's application.
**Creative Sample: Please submit a one- to two-page sample of written work.
DESIGN
Commitment: Full-Time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Design Work Scholar assists Aperture's Design Director with both digital and print projects. The print projects include books, catalogs, ads, exhibitions, signage, posters, and invitations. Digital projects include ePubs, website updates, and evites. A knowledge of both print and web is preferable but not necessary. Responsibilities include working on layouts, setting and correcting type, communicating with various departments to follow through on projects, and conceptual design on selected projects. Work Scholars attend design meetings with artists and department heads and acquire hands-on experience in exhibition design as well as typesetting, editing, and sequencing photographs for the book format. They will learn to present ideas and work with clients, and bring away strong portfolio pieces.
Requirements: Expertise with InDesign and working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator required, all on Mac. Strong layout and typography skills, creativity, attention to detail, and self-motivation will enhance a candidate's application. Knowledge of Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS is helpful but not necessary.
**Creative Sample: Please submit a PDF portfolio of eight to ten design projects, and a link to your website (if applicable).
DEVELOPMENT
Commitment: Full-Time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Development Work Scholar assists the development staff in all aspects of fundraising, including research, data management, preparation of grant proposals, donor cultivation, and annual direct-mail appeal. Responsibilities include updating and maintaining donation database; assisting in special events; researching prospective foundations and individuals; and preparing solicitation packages and other fundraising materials.
Requirements: Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; strong working grasp of database programs such as Filemaker Pro; as well as excellent communication and grammar skills.
**Creative Sample: Please submit a one- to two-page sample of written work.
EDITORIAL (books or magazine)
Commitment: Full-Time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 3
The Editorial Work Scholars assist Aperture editors in both the book and the magazine departments. Responsibilities include: picture and text research; contacting museums, galleries, and individuals to request artwork for reproduction; proofreading; compiling copy for catalogs and book jackets; development and publicity support; and registering copyrights. Editorial Work Scholars also have the opportunity to collaborate in managing the first stages of Aperture's online photography competition, gaining valuable skills in assessing the potential of contemporary photography for publication.
Requirements: A working grasp of the photographic field, excellent grammar and communication skills, as well as prior editorial experience will enhance a candidate's application. Because of the nature of this position, applicants should be native English speakers.
**Creative Sample: Please submit a one- to two-page sample of written work.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Commitment: Full-Time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Finance Work Scholar assists in all aspects of finance and administration, including budgeting and analysis, invoicing, collections, inventory management, data management, project tracking, royalty contract review and entry, filing, mail, and tracking staff attendance.
Requirements: Good quantitative skills and attention to detail; proficiency in Word and Excel; familiarity with database programs; ability to multitask and take initiative; strong phone and people skills a plus. This is an excellent position for someone with an interest in the business side of publishing and the arts.
MAGAZINE CIRCULATION
(marketing and advertising)
Commitment: Part-Time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Magazine Circulation Work Scholar assists the Publisher in all facets of circulation, marketing, and advertising. Responsibilities include: subscription customer service, assisting in advertising promotion work, preparing media kits, maintaining ad prospect databases and mailing lists, interfacing with fulfillment house, coordinating ad materials with the production department, assisting in generating and providing first drafts of subscription Web site promotions, and researching new business sources.
Requirements: Proficiency in MS Office, strong phone and people skills, and ability to multitask and take initiative. This is an excellent position for someone with an interest in the business side of publishing.
PRODUCTION
Commitment: Full-Time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Production Work Scholar assists the Production Director in carrying out the production of Aperture's black-and-white and color photography books, quarterly magazine, and seasonal catalogs. Responsibilities include handling and receipting art; reviewing specifications; communicating with suppliers; maintaining department schedules; preparing work-in-process reports; handling invoices; archiving physical and digital files; trafficking packages; and preparing manufacturing orders.
Requirements: Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Photoshop, InDesign. HTML knowledge a plus.
EXHIBITIONS
Commitment: Full-Time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Exhibitions Work Scholar assists with the promotion of the Traveling Exhibition Program. Responsibilities include: maintaining files on existing exhibition venues; researching potential venues; updating mailing list of potential venues; assisting in the creation of exhibition kits and their mailing to potential venues; coordinating exhibitions; maintaining the museum/gallery database; assisting with Aperture Gallery openings; following up on proposals sent and pinpointing specific interests of institutions so that Aperture can target proposals strategically. He or she will also assist the Exhibitions Manager with all aspects of the installation and de-installation process of exhibitions in Aperture’s gallery space.
Requirements: A working grasp of the photographic field.
**Creative Sample: Please submit a one- to two-page sample of written work.
SALES AND BOOKSTORE
Commitment: Full-time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Sales and Bookstore Work Scholar assists three key staff members responsible for book and print sales on behalf of the foundation: the Sales and Marketing Director, Sales Manager, and Sales Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting with maintaining the daily bookstore/gallery operations; managing the front desk and assisting visitors with questions and purchases; identifying new sales opportunities and researching prospective new clients; assisting in creating seasonal sales materials, including the book and limited-edition photographs catalogs; assisting with the selection and production of images for the limited-edition photographs program; managing sales and inventory spreadsheets; preparing sales information for Aperture's book distributors; assisting with the preparations required to attend art fairs and trade shows; managing the meeting schedule for key book trade shows; assisting with special mailings; and assisting during Aperture's annual fundraiser held during the fall season.
Requirements: A passion for sales; excellent written and communication skills; strong phone manner and interpersonal skills; the ability to engage with visitors and assist with purchases; the ability to multi-task; the ability to take initiative; and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Successful experience in retail and/or a contemporary art gallery a plus.
**Creative Sample: Please submit a one- to two-page sample of written work.
WEBSITE
Commitment: Full-time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The Website Work Scholar will collaborate with the Aperture staff to enhance the foundation's online presence. The intern will be responsible for posting updated information about events and exhibitions, researching and revising the web links and resources featured on the website and ensuring the cross promotion of books, prints, events, exhibitions, and web exclusives. He or she will help edit video and audio footage from events and work with the education department to establish new forums for digital content. Additionally, the web intern will work with a variety of departments to produce new web content for both the main site and Aperture's blog. This is a great opportunity to work on the website of a leading arts institution and to help take it to the next level.
Requirements: A good knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel and Entourage. Confidence with computers, experience with Wordpress, excellent writing skills, ability to edit video and audio content. A passion for photography and the arts in general preferred.
**Creative Sample: Please submit a 1-2 page writing sample, as well as links to web related experience. Salary $300/month stipend Type of Job Paid Internship Job Location Manhattan, New York Posting Date 03/14/2012 Expiration Date 04/20/2012 Job Requirements Degrees Wanted None Required Majors Wanted Art History; Arts Administration; Graphic Design; Photography; Printmaking; Production Design; Writing Job Targets Wanted Art - Photography; Communications - Public Relations; Publishing Special Skills Wanted see above Other Job Requirements Company Information Company Name Aperture Foundation Employer Web Site http://www.aperture.org Company Description Aperture—located in New York’s Chelsea art district—is a world-renowned non-profit publisher and exhibition space dedicated to promoting photography in all its forms. Aperture was founded in 1952 by photographers Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Barbara Morgan, and Minor White; historian Beaumont Newhall; and writer/curator Nancy Newhall, among others. These visionaries created a new quarterly periodical, Aperture magazine, to foster both the development and the appreciation of the photographic medium and its practitioners. In the 1960s, Aperture expanded to include the publication of books (over five hundred to date) that comprise one of the most comprehensive and innovative libraries in the history of photography and art. Aperture’s programs now include artist lectures and panel discussions, limited-edition photographs, and traveling exhibitions that show at major museums and arts institutions in the U.S. and internationally. Equal Opportunity
Contact Information Contact
| Name: | Anne Lewis |
| Address: | 547 West 27th Street, Fl.4 |
| Phone: | |
| Email: | workscholars@aperture.org |
Application Instructions email your resume and cover letter to workscholars@aperture.org
Company: Barneys New York
Title: Web Photographer
Category: Internet/Online/New Media, Photography
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Lyndhurst, NJ
Description:
We are currently seeking a Web Photographer for our e-Commerce department in our Lyndhurst, NJ location.
The Web Photographer photographs still-life product shots for presentation on the Barneys New York e-Commerce website at www.barneys.com. He/She is also responsible for light retouching, styling and maintenance of the photo studio. Strong compositional skills and knowledge of fashion trends are a plus.
Responsibilities:
Light, style, compose and photograph a wide range of retail products to be presented on the Barneys New York website
Share responsibility for photo studio workspace and equipment
Familiarity with retouching and workflow standards
Maintain proper file naming
Complete special projects as needed, both on- and off-site
Qualifications:
BA in Photography and 1-2 years of experience
Proficiency with Mac computers
Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel)
Knowledge of 35mm digital SLR systems and workflow
Understanding of Capture One and tethered shooting
Sharp eye for product photography
Ability to work and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Organizational skills
Ability to lift/move heavy photography equipment on occasion
About Our Company
Barneys New York, a leading luxury retailer, is committed to providing the best of everything: merchandise, customer service, and innovative people with creative ideas.
If you wish to apply for this job, please login or register on our site.
Photographer
Doyle New York
(New York NY)
Doyle New York, a major New York City auction house, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced digital photographer for high volume production in-studio and tabletop photography, including a wide variety of furniture, decorative arts, paintings, prints and jewelry. We are looking for a detail oriented, organized team player who is able to multitask and handle deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Requirements:
-Previous still-life/product work, with portfolio examples to show is a must.
-Work with cameras including Canon 5D, Mark II and large format with a Phase One digital back
-Knowledge of Mac platform using Photoshop and Capture One
-Expertise in lighting, set-up and composition skills
-Understanding image multi-purposing for print and web
-Strong retouching skills including pathing, color correcting, color shift and/or manipulating images, adjustment layers, enhancement, RGB/CMYK color space and conversions.
-Ability to work well with a range of colleagues including, Art Director, art handlers, specialists, and fellow photographers etc.
-Proactive problem solving, both technically and creatively.
Please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Reid Gilmore at reid.gilmore@doylenewyork.com. Submissions without cover letter or salary requirement will not be considered.
No phone calls please.
Website: http://www.doylenewyork.com/
Photographer
The Culinary Institute of America, the world's premier culinary college is looking for a Photographer to be responsible for performing a range of photographic services to the Hyde Park, NY campus. This position is expected to work under the direction of the Director of Creative Services to coordinate and shoot on-campus, and off-campus photos at other campuses when needed, in a variety of settings and styles (candid to formal, individual portraits to group photos, and photojournalistic to studio setting); provide art direction, lighting, and color correcting duties; produce image output in a variety of formats; and work on other projects as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Photograph, color-correct, and prepare high-quality output for:
- Marketing publications, web and video (viewbooks, catalogs and brochures, professional and consumer cookbooks)
- Media-related activities such as photos to accompany press releases and photos for magazine articles
- Continuing Education class groups (every week) and CIA Consulting corporate clients
- CIA faculty, staff, and student portraits
- AOS and BPS graduation ceremonies (every three weeks)
- Shoot updates to stock photo library
- Upload and assist with digital asset library maintenance
- File and archive to help maintain organized photo database
- Track and maintain individual expenses, office supplies, and chargeback records for processing
- Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics to shoot at branch campuses and various events when needed
- Assist with coordinating the workflow of the Digital Asset Specialist
- Collaborate with student workers and freelance photographers to complete workflow tasks
Required Qualifications:
- Three years of previous photography employment
- Experience coordinating and organizing assignments
- Experience in photographing a wide range of subjects, including: food ingredients, plated food, people, events, exterior landscapes, and buildings
- Command of digital camera equipment and related photography equipment and programs
- Command of photo composition and lighting techniques (both indoor and outdoor)
- Ability to creatively compose shots
- Ability to effectively provide art direction to subjects, customers, and freelance photographers
- Current command of relevant creative technologies, including Adobe PhotoShop, Bridge, LightRoom, and cross-platform (Mac and PC) dynamics
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organization skills, with the ability to successfully juggle multiple assignments simultaneously
- Weekend and evening availability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of video, desktop publishing, and web
- Bachelor's Degree in Photography
Please send résumé and cover letter including salary requirements to: personnel@culinary.edu.
Job ID 2481374
Studio Fellowships Women’s Studio Workshop
WSW Fellowship opportunities are designed to provide concentrated work time for artists to explore new ideas in a dynamic and supportive community of women artists.
* Fellowships are awarded through a jury process.
* The cost to Fellowship recipients is $200 per week plus materials.
* The award includes on-site housing and all-hour access to our studios.
* The facilities feature complete studios in intaglio, silkscreen, hand papermaking, photography,
letterpress, and ceramics.
* Four- to six-week sessions are available
* Artists are given a studio orientation, but should be able to work independently.
* Technical assistance is available for $35/hour.
* A thorough WSW studio introduction is provided at no charge.
Postmark deadline: March 15
Notification Date: June 1
Company Information Company Name Women's Studio Workshop
Employer Web Site http://www.wsworkshop.org
Company Description Women's Studio Workshop is a visual arts organization with specialized studios in printmaking, hand papermaking, ceramics, letterpress printing, photography, and book arts. Artists are invited to work at WSW as a part of our Fellowship Program, Artists' Books Grants, Residencies, Internships, or to learn new skills in our Summer Arts Institute and community workshop series.
Our mission is to operate and maintain an artists' workspace that encourages the voice and vision of individual women artists, to provide professional opportunities for artists, and to promote programs designed to stimulate public involvement, awareness, and support for the visual arts. Equal Opportunity Employer Yes Contact Information Contact
| Name: | Sandra Brown |
| Address: | PO Box 489 |
| Phone: |
Application Instructions Application details are available online at http://wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/artoppfellow.htm
(New) 101st Annual Exhibition, Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts - CT
Deadline: March 30, 2012. The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts seeks entries for a national juried exhibition, May 25 - July 14, 2012 at Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT. All media including: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Graphics (traditional and digital). Monetary Awards and Active Sales. Artists can enter on-line or carry in. $25 entry fee. Visit website for complete exhibition information and entry forms at: http://ctacademy.org/Application%202012/101-Exhibition-Info.html, or send SASE to: CAFA, P.O. Box 311031, Newington, CT, 06131. Questions? Please contact exhibition@ctacademy.org
National Juried Exhibit - up to $2,500 in prizes - LA
Deadline: March 31, 12. The St. Tammany Art Association announces the 47th National Juried Artists Exhibition July 14-August 11, 2012. Juried by Miranda Lash, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Awarding up to $2,500 with $1,000 Best of Show, $500 prize for 2-D work, and up to four $250 Honorable Mentions at discretion of juror. Possibility of purchase award by local government. Show features opening and closing receptions plus open house in July. All events are free and open to the public, and take place at the St. Tammany Art Association Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA 70433. Juror Miranda Lash is the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Ms. Lash manages the twentieth and twenty-first century permanent collection and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. She is a recipient of an Andy Warhol Curatorial Research Grant for her research on conceptual artist Mel Chin. A native of Los Angeles, she received her bachelor’s degree in the history of art and architecture with honors from Harvard University. As an undergraduate, she was honored as a Fellow at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. She completed her master’s degree in art history at Williams College, where she was named a Clark Fellow for work on her Master’s thesis on Brazilian artist, Adriana Varejão. Before coming to New Orleans, Lash was a curatorial assistant at The Menil Collection in Houston, Texas. She has lectured and published essays on the Latin American artists; however, since arriving New Orleans, her interests have expanded to include artists from or living in the American South. Currently she is writing two books on the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. This annual juried show is open to all artists 18+ in the United States. Original visual art completed within the last two years accepted, including drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, photography, fiber art, and other media. Not admitted: reproductions of original artwork, film, video, and large installations due to space limitations. For prospectus, visit www.sttammanyartassociation.org, email summershowentry@gmail.com, call (985) 892-8650, or write STAA Summer Show, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA 70433.
25th Annual Northern National Art Competition - WI
Deadline: May 14, 12. Open to all artists 18 or older who are US residents. Each artist may submit one or two jpgs of recent, original 2D (wall-hang-able) work in ANY medium including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, fiber, mixed media and work that has some sculptural elements. Cost of entry: $30.00. More than $8,500 in prize money will be awarded to the artists including three $1,000 Awards of Excellence. This year's esteemed judge/juror is Sarah McKenzie. Exhibit opens 7/24/12 and ends 9/7/12. Open to all artists 18 or older who are US residents. Cost for entry is $30 to enter one or two images as jpg. For more information or for a prospectus contact the Nicolet College Art Gallery Director, Katherine Ralph at 715-365-4556 or by email: kralph@nicoletcollege.edu, Nicolet College, Rhinelander, Wisconsin; http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/community/eventsentertainment/artgallery/nnac.html. Web Site: http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/artgal/artgall.htm
101st Annual Exhibition, Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts - CT
Deadline: March 30, 2012. The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts seeks entries for a national juried exhibition, May 25 - July 14, 2012 at Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT. All media including: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Graphics (traditional and digital). Monetary Awards and Active Sales. Artists can enter on-line or carry in. $25 entry fee. Visit, http://ctacademy.org/Application%202012/101-Exhibition-Info.html for complete exhibition information and entry forms, or send SASE to: CAFA, P.O. Box 311031, Newington, CT, 06131. Questions? Please contact exhibition@ctacademy.org
CALL FOR ENTRIES - NY
Deadline: March 23, 12. Smithtown Township Arts Council seeks entries for its 32nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition The Hand-Made Photograph at the Mills Pond House Gallery, May 5-June 1, 2012. Juror: Christopher James. National call. Prospectus at www.stacarts.org/exhibits or email gallery@stacarts.org. 660 Route 25A, St.James, NY 11780. (631) 862-6575. $45/3 entries. Cash Prize.
2552801
Project Manager
Job Description 10 - 20 hours per week and main duties are 3 things including: Project Scheduling, Invoicing Out and Invoice Receiving
Salary 16 per hour
Type of Job Freelance
Job Location Savannah, Georgia
Posting Date 03/13/2012
Expiration Date 04/12/2012
Minimum GPA 3.00
Other Job Requirements Great if candidate has interest in the visual arts field or creative studio world however not required. Quickbooks or Microsoft Excel or similar software knowledge is helpful but again not required.
Company Information
Company Name 98Productions, LLC
Employer Web Site http://www.98Productions.com
Company Description 98 Productions is the creative studio for award-winning videomaker and SCAD alumnus Trevor Jenkins and his team. Equal Opportunity Employer Yes Contact
Information Contact
| Name: | Trevor Jenkins |
| Address: | P. O. Box 9663 |
| Phone: | |
| Email: | trevor@98productions.com |
Application Instructions Send resumes and inquiries to trevor@98productions.com
