Internship Opportunities
- Dense Magazine
- Aug 4, 2024
- 3 min read
Dense is hiring interns for fall and spring cycles, 2024-25. Could this be you?
Working at Dense is exhilarating, collaborative and supportive. We are people-oriented, highly curious, self-initiating and willing to test ideas within a disciplined environment. We nurture the process of every story, project and gathering we produce with care, compassion, gratitude and respect for difference.
We encourage applicants to get acquainted with our style of storytelling and community building. Check out one of our events, pick up a copy of our print edition or read the many stories available online.
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact successful applicants, and will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status.
Before applying, please note the following terms of our internship opportunities:
Must be 18 years or older and able to provide W9
Internships are either for college credit OR a paid position, at a rate of $15/hr
Summer internships are 8 weeks (not including holidays)
Fall and Spring internships are 14 weeks (not including holidays )
Commitments of time are a minimum of 15 hrs/wk (summer) or 10 hrs/wk (fall/spring)
We’re mostly flexible about when those hours take place
Internships are held in-person, with option for hybrid after 4 weeks
NOTE: Terms of Internship acceptance include successful completion of this application and an in-person interview.
The following internships are available as of August 7, 2024:
Editorial Intern
Love writing and editing? Want to learn the ins and outs of magazine production? Have a strong interest in social, environmental and cultural issues through the lens of America's most densely populated state (New Jersey)?
Duties may include:
Copyediting and fact-checking
Pitching and write stories for our website
Helping with contributor and editorial guidelines
Researching and developing editorial calendar
Story and contributor research
Writing press releases and identifying and reaching out to outlets
Writing and creating posts and reels promoting Dense‘s content
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Graphic Design Intern
Graphic design interns assist our lead graphic designer in creating the layout and design of the print magazine, website, newsletters, marketing and event materials, ads, media kit and more. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and web builders required.
Duties may include:
Assisting on design for print and digital feature and short form stories
Art and photo research
Designing display ads for advertisers and house ads
Designing web pieces and some website maintenance
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Social Media/Marketing/Sales Intern
Social media and marketing interns assist in communications, marketing, advertizing and publicity for Dense editorial projects and Dense programs, and work closely with social media and other staff. Experience with Google Suite and SEO analytics required.
Duties may include:
Developing content and social media calendar for marketing materials
Creating/maintaining Dense Instagram account
Identifying outlets and publicizing events hosted by Dense
SEO research and tagging and creating/managing CMS
Identifying and researching potential sponsors and stockists
Calling and emailing sponsors and stockists to acquaint them with Dense
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Event Planning/Programming/Community Outreach Intern
Event and programming interns assist in the planning and execution of Dense-hosted programs and events.
Duties may include:
Helping to create and book exciting original programming and events
Working with partner orgs/venues to create and implement programming
Contacting potential sponsors by phone and by email
Arranging logistical details for events and programs
Being present at events to help with on-site needs
Publicizing events through various channels including social media
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Data Visualization/Data Science Intern
About Dense Magazine
Dense explores our social, cultural and environmental futures through the lens of New Jersey. Leveraging the platforms of print, digital media and community programs, Dense brings groundbreaking stories to life by looking to America’s most densely populated state when designing for an ever more complicated future.
Catalyzing Dense’s approach to storytelling are 10 historical or predicted events, such as the 1951 opening of the NJ Turnpike, the Paterson Silk Strikes of 1913, and the year 2150. Through each event, Dense explores their interconnected effects across histories and futures, spanning BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and lesser-known narratives.
Behind each story is a community of contributors at the forefront of making change – from advancements in labor practices, reparations, and biodiversity to resilient models of infrastructure, food security and human rights. Launching this year, Dense’s Fellowship Program invites cohorts of multidisciplinary practitioners into the collaborative production of new works, in partnership with community-engaged organizations across the state and nation.
