About Hour Media

Hour Media is a niche, regional publishing company located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since 1979, it’s offered readers insight and information about their communities through nationally-recognized titles such as Grand Rapids Magazine, Grand Rapids Business Journal and Michigan BLUE Magazine. We are committed to being a leading voice in the Midwest media landscape and present information that is interesting, accurate and timely. Above all else, we seek to give our readers a uniquely Michigan perspective.

Full-time Positions

Internships

Editorial Internship (Grand Rapids Magazine) Digital Editorial Internship (Grand Rapids Magazine) Events & Marketing Internship Publishing & Sales Internship

Internships

Grand Rapids Magazine Editorial Internship

Division: Editorial

Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Grand Rapids Magazine is a monthly print publication celebrating city life. We hire interns during the fall, spring and summer semesters for 10-12 hours each week. The internship includes both in-office and out of office work. Interns report to the managing editor.

Primary Intern Responsibilities Include: · Writing · Researching · Interviewing · Developing questions · Pitching stories · Compiling information

Qualifications: Candidates must have solid writing skills, be comfortable contacting sources via email, phone and conducting face-to-face interviews, be enrolled in college in English, journalism, communications or another similar discipline. Journalism class or school newspaper experience is a plus. You must also be able to work outside of the office, have a flexible schedule to conduct interviews, finish assignments and meet deadlines.

What’s in it for you? Successful Grand Rapids Magazine interns will complete the internship with a portfolio of published pieces and an increased understanding of the day-to-day process of putting together and publishing a city magazine.

Note: This is an unpaid internship and applicants must do internship for course credit.

To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples to Managing Editor Charlsie Dewey at cdewey@grmag.com. Fall interns should apply in August; Spring interns should apply in December; Summer interns should apply in March/April.

Grand Rapids Magazine Digital Editorial Internship

Division: Editorial

Position Type: Internship

Job Description: GRMag.com is a digital publication celebrating city life. We hire interns during the fall, spring and summer semesters for 10-12 hours each week. The internship includes both in-office and out of office work. Interns report to the digital editor.

Primary Intern Responsibilities Include: · Writing · Researching · Interviewing · Developing questions · Pitching stories · Compiling information · Posting stories · Editing stories

Qualifications: Candidates must have solid writing skills, be comfortable contacting sources via email, phone and conducting face-to-face interviews, be enrolled in college in English, journalism, communications or another similar discipline. Journalism class or school newspaper experience is a plus. You must also be able to work outside of the office, have a flexible schedule to conduct interviews, finish assignments and meet deadlines.

What’s in it for you? Successful Grand Rapids Magazine interns will complete the internship with a portfolio of published pieces and an increased understanding of the day-to-day process of putting together content for a digital city publication.

Note: This is an unpaid internship and applicants must do internship for course credit.

To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples to Digital Editor Ehren Wynder at ewynder@geminipub.com with the subject line “Digital Editorial Internship.” Fall interns should apply in August; Spring interns should apply in December; Summer interns should apply in March/April.

Marketing and Events Internship

Division: Marketing and Events

Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Hour Media, the publisher of Grand Rapids Magazine, Grand Rapids Business Journal, Michigan BLUE Magazine and custom publications, is proud to offer marketing and events internships during all semesters. Ideal candidates will work a minimum of 20 hours per week during fall, winter, spring or summer term. Must have the ability to organize, plan and manage multiple projects at once while communicating effectively in a fast-paced environment. Schedules are negotiable, but a minimum three-month commitment is required. A Marketing and Events Intern will assist the Marketing and Events Manager in day-to-day departmental functions, including but not limited to: · Create/develop/schedule social media content · Event planning and execution · Assist with marketing campaigns for all publications and events · Maintain a high level of customer service with Hour Media partners, clients, and guests We are looking for individuals who are… · Passionate about all things marketing and events · Social media savvy · Professional · Quick thinkers · Reliable · Enthusiastic · Eager to learn · Ready to hustle

Requirements: Qualified students will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Hour Media offers its interns substantial projects and significant opportunity for skill-development. We are looking for hard-working individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are willing to take on new tasks. Professionalism, responsibility, reliability are a must.

Note: This is an unpaid internship

Required Documentation: Cover letter, resume, list of references recommended

Contact: Drake Lambright, Marketing and Events Assistant at dlambright@hour-media.com with the required documentation listed above

Publishing & Sales Internship

Division: Advertising

Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Hour Media, the publisher of the Grand Rapids Business Journal, Grand Rapids Magazine, Michigan Blue Magazine and more, is proud to offer a sales and advertising internship for the Winter 2019/Spring/Summer 2020 term. Ideal candidates will work a minimum of 20 hours per-week. Schedules are negotiable, but a three-month commitment is required. Interns must be enrolled in a university, however the intern does not have to be receiving credit to be eligible for the position. Interns will assist the advertising director and the office manager in day-to-day departmental functions including: prospecting potential clients, updating and managing Hour Media’s database, tracking sales and surveying results, working closely with account executives, assisting with events put on by Hour Media and more.

Requirements: Qualified students will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Hour Media offers its interns substantial projects and significant opportunity for skill-development. We are looking for hard-working individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are willing to take on new tasks. Professionalism and responsibility are a must.

Note: This is a paid internship

Required Documentation: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact: jennm@geminipub.com with the required documentation listed above.

No phone calls, please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We look forward to meeting you!