Vice Media Canada Inc.
159 Dufferin St. Suite 100. Toronto, ON, M6K 1Y9
Tel: 416 596 6638 Fax: 416 408 1149
VICE started in 1994 as a newsprint monthly in Montreal and is now a global youth media company that includes print, events, music, online, television, and feature film divisions that operates in over 40 countries. VICE is the industry leader in original video for the web. With dozens of original series franchises across all content categories, VICE publishes about 60 minutes of new video content every day. For further information and additional background, please visit www.vice.com.
PLACEMENT TITLE: THUMP Intern
REPORTS TO: THUMP Editor
OVERVIEW: THUMP is the electronic music and culture channel from VICE. Launched in 2013 with a focus on the full range of electronic music and culture, from massive festival stages to renegade warehouse parties, from platinum-selling artists to DIY bedroom wunderkinds.
THUMP chronicles every aspect of global dance music culture: the music, the artists, the fans, the experience. Through original videos from the most electrifying events around the globe, breaking news, exclusive mixes from the world's best DJs, and an engaging slate of editorial features and premieres, THUMP offers a unique and authoritative portal into the culture of electronic music.
ASSISTED DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
● Proofreads and copy-edits daily website content
● Uploads original posts and updates the home page in a timely fashion
● Transcribing audio files
● Assists with CMS maintenance (fixing thumbnails, links, etc.)
● Contributing to THUMP Canada
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Enrolled in a college or university program
● Comprehensive knowledge of electronic music, DJs and producers
● Able to work effectively with positive attitude in team setting
● Skilled in researching, fact-checking and copy-editing
● Relevant experience in journalism, digital media, electronic music, or related
fields
● Organizational skills is an asset
**Interns will begin in April and are a 3-month paid placement. **
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please email a cover letter, CV and relevant examples of written work, with the reference “THUMP Canada Intern” in the subject line to: internscanada@vice.com
***This intern description is a general description of essential intern functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.***
If you do not hear back from us within one month of applying then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you once again for applying and we wish you success in your future.
