EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & INTERNSHIPS

Internships

Accounting Internship – Troy, MI

Division: Accounting
Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Hour Media, the publisher of Hour Detroit, DBusiness, Detroit Design, Metro Detroit Wedding magazines and more, is proud to offer an accounting internship. 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 all accounting associates with daily office needs, including but not limited to; tear sheets, generating invoices, assisting with our sales reps by creating proposals/contracts, and creating cash receipts. Interns will have invaluable opportunity to get first hand accounting experience at a national media company.

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 an unpaid internship

Required Documentation: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact: nbajju@hour-media.com with the required documentation listed above.

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

Custom Publishing Graphic Design Internship – Troy, MI

Division: Custom Publishing
Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Hour Custom Publishing, a division of Hour Media, is proud to offer graphic design internships during all semesters. Ideal candidates will work a minimum of 15 hours per week during fall, winter, spring or summer term. Schedules are negotiable, but a minimum three-month commitment is required. A graphic design intern will assist several art directors in day-to-day departmental functions. The intern will be responsible for gathering images and products, assist on photo shoots, create marketing materials, design layouts, and participate in press checks.

Requirements: Qualified students will have a GPA of 2.80 or higher. 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. Candidates should also have some familiarity with Hour Media and its properties. Intern must be extremely proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator on a Mac Platform. Ability to use email and internet software efficiently is a must.

Note: This is an unpaid internship

Required Documentation: Cover Letter, Resume, Online Portfolio, Graphic/Art Samples
Contact: hourcustomart@hour-media.com with the required documentation listed above.

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

Editorial Internship (Custom) – Troy, MI

Division: Custom Publishing
Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Hour Media Custom Publishing offers unpaid, semester-long internships throughout the year. They may be applied toward college credit, but the editor must be informed of this before the internship takes effect. Duties include writing, fact-checking, research, compiling information, and related tasks. Interns may be asked to pick up and return products for photo shoots (gas mileage will be reimbursed).

Requirements: Candidates must be proficient in grammar and spelling, write clearly, possess good organizational skills, have a positive attitude, and be detail oriented and flexible. They should work calmly under deadline pressure and have a pleasant, polite demeanor on the phone. Note: This is an unpaid internship.

Required Documentation: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Samples
Contact: edoran@hour-media.com with the required documentation listed above.

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

Editorial Internship (HOUR Detroit) – Troy, MI

Division: Editorial
Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Hour Detroit magazine offers unpaid, semester-long internships year-round. The responsibilities of a student intern include fact-checking, conducting outreach, and assisting with research. They also work closely with the editorial team and have varying opportunities to write small pieces for the print issue. Interns are expected to keep abreast of current events and encouraged to pitch stories. They may occasionally be asked to transport items for photo shoots (gas mileage reimbursed).

Requirements: The ideal candidate is a college junior or senior pursuing a degree in journalism; those with relevant coursework and experience will also be considered. In addition to being organized and detail-oriented, applicants must write clearly, using proper grammar and spelling, and work calmly under deadline pressure. They should also possess a polite, professional demeanor.

Note: This is an unpaid position. Interns must receive college credit from their educational institution.

To apply: Please contact jlumaj@hour-media.com with a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples at least six weeks prior to the start of the semester for which you are applying.

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

Editorial Web Internship (Hour Detroit) – Troy, MI

Division: Editorial (Digital)
Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Hour Detroit magazine offers unpaid, semester-long internships throughout the year. Hour Detroit is seeking an intern to assist the digital content coordinator, who oversees hourdetroit.com. Responsibilities include building stories and photo galleries, writing web stories, assisting with projects related to analytics, creating a digital content calendar, pitching story ideas, and more.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is a college junior or senior pursuing a degree in journalism or related field; those with relevant coursework and experience will also be considered. Candidates must be proficient in grammar and spelling, write clearly, possess good organizational skills, and be detail oriented. They should work calmly under deadline pressure. Previous experience working with Photoshop, InDesign, and a content management system (preferably WordPress) is ideal.

Note: This is an unpaid internship. Interns are required to receive school credit.

Required Documentation: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Samples
Contact: To apply for this position, please contact eklug@hour-media.com with the required documentation listed above.

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

Information Technology Internship – Troy, MI

Division: Production
Position Type: Internship

Job Description: Hour Media, the publisher of Hour Detroit, DBusiness, Detroit Design, Metro Detroit Weddings, and more is proud to offer Information Technology internships during the fall, winter, and summer semesters. Ideal candidates will be available to 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.

The Information Technology intern will assist the IT team with day-to-day operations for Hour Media and Hour Media Group. Interns will have access to a wide range of experiences including help desk services, desktop support, project management, and IT planning. Strong problem-solving and people skills as well as the ability to work independently are a must.

Note: This is an unpaid internship. Please indicate which semester you are applying for in your cover letter.

Required Documentation: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact: itjobs@hour-media.com with the required documentation listed above.

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

Marketing/Events Internship – Troy, MI

Division: Marketing & Events
Position Type: Internship

Job Summary: Event & Marketing Interns work closely with the Marketing & Events Team. They assist in planning and executing special events for over 5 different magazines within the metro Detroit and Grand Rapids area. Applicants must be completing this internship in exchange for course credit at their college/university. This is an in-person and unpaid internship.

Minimum Qualifications:

Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or related field
Flexibility to work unusual and abnormal hours based on event timelines. Includes the occasional early mornings, late evenings, and weekends
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Great attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior work experience or campus involvement in event planning
Prior work experience or campus involvement in customer service
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Eventbrite, Universe, and HubSpot

Responsibilities:

Assist with the deliverables for each event
Research various events, individuals, and companies and discover new opportunities Hour Media can pursue
Develop digital marketing skills and execute event campaigns across various social media platforms
Coordinate event logistics with Hour Media clients/customers
Archive event information onto the company’s server (attendance, invoices, etc.)
Distribute promotional materials to internal and external sources
Additional duties will be assigned by the Marketing and Event Coordinators if priorities shift leading up to events

Contact: Please send your cover letter and resume Lyndsay Zelenak, lzelenak@hour-media.com to submit your application. No phone calls, please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Market Research Internship – Troy, MI

Division: Marketing Research
Position Type: Internship
Pay: $12/hour

Job Description: Hour Media, the publisher of Hour Detroit, DBusiness, Detroit Design, Metro Detroit Weddings magazines and more, is proud to offer a marketing research internship for the Fall 2024 term alongside Hour’s sister research company, Professional Research Services.

Ideal candidates will work a minimum of 25 hours per week. Schedules are negotiable, but a 4 month commitment is required.

**Interns are required to be enrolled in college courses to be eligible.

PRS works with several City and Regional Magazines nationwide in providing them solid research methodology for their publications. Interns will assist the marketing research department in day-to-day tasks including, tracking survey results, fact checking professionals, assisting with marketing campaigns and communicating with potential clients.

Requirements: Qualified candidates will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with strong Microsoft Excel skills. 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.

*We require our interns to complete their hours in office, so please only apply if you have reliable transportation.

Required Documentation: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact: To apply for this position, please contact Kristin Mingo at kmingo@hour-media.com with the required documentation listed above.

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

Marketing & Sales Internship

Division: Marketing & Events, Advertising Sales Position Type: Internship

Position Overview: Marketing & Sales Interns will work closely with our Marketing and Advertising Sales Teams. This internship offers invaluable experience in advertising sales, event production, marketing, and publishing.

Requirements:

· This is an in-person, unpaid internship.

· Applicants must be completing this internship in exchange for course credit at their college/university.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Currently pursuing a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field.

· Flexibility to work unusual hours based on event timelines, including occasional early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Great attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Prior work experience or campus involvement in event planning.

· Prior work experience or campus involvement in customer service.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, CRMs, or event management platforms.

Learning Opportunities:

· Shadow highly successful sales professionals.

· Gain an in-depth look at the publishing industry.

· Manage CRM data.

· Assist with the deliverables for each event.

· Research various events, individuals, and companies to discover new opportunities for Hour Media.

· Develop digital marketing skills and execute event campaigns across various social media platforms.

· Coordinate event logistics with Hour Media clients and customers.

· Archive event information (attendance, invoices, etc.) on the company’s server.

· Distribute promotional materials to internal and external sources.

· Shadow and assist Marketing and Event Coordinators.

Contact: Please send your cover letter and resume Lyndsay Zelenak, lzelenak@hour-media.com to submit your application. No phone calls, please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Part-Time Positions

Part-Time Customer Service Representative – Subscription Department

Hour Media is a multimedia production company and the largest publisher of city and regional magazines in the country. We have an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and energetic individual to work in our customer service subscription department onsite in Madison Heights, MI.

Part-Time Position. Flexible Schedule. Up to 29 hours a week.

Responsibilities include:

The Customer Service Representative must maintain a high level of professionalism and be able to listen to customers issues and then offer quick and accurate solutions.
Data entry into our subscription system database for all mail, email, and phone subscription orders, payments & transactions for several publications.
Interacting with customers over the phone and email regarding subscription orders, invoicing and payment issues, or general publication and subscription questions.
Opening, sorting, and batching subscription mail.
Processing USPS and UPS shipments for customers requesting copies of our publications.
Other general office duties as assigned.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer service-related field.
Strong background and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
Highly organized. Able to meet deadlines for multiple projects.
Must be a courteous team player.
Must have reliable transportation.

Please email resume and cover letter to rmeyers@hour-media.com. No telephone calls, please.

Full-Time Positions

Account Executive – Troy, MI

Division: Advertising Position Type: Full-Time Description: Hour Media is seeking pro-active, energetic advertising sales account executives to manage many categories – you must be resourceful, independent, focused, and well-organized individual. Responsibilities

Manage the entire sales process from incoming lead to close.
Understand customer needs and requirements with regard to print advertising.
Present and articulate the value of branding in an upscale environment.
Ability to sell and differentiate in a competitive environment.
Close sales and achieve sales quotas.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years media or like sales.
Strong sales and presentation skills with a proven track record.
Ability to develop key client, agency and industry relationships at all levels.
Enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals with a serious work ethic.
College degree preferred.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, plus full benefits. Required Documentation: Cover Letter, Resume Contact: jobs@hour-media.com with the required documentation listed above. No phone calls, please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

**Associate Editor, DBusiness Magazine – Troy, MI**

Division: Editorial
Position Type: Full-Time
Description: A successful candidate will gather and write news stories for the DBusiness Daily News e-mail newsletter, produce the newsletter via Hub Spot, and populate the DBusiness.com website via WordPress.

Responsibilities:

Gather and write news stories once a week for Hustle and Muscle.
Contribute articles to six yearly issues of DBusiness magazine.
Maintenance of DBusiness.com website
Recruit and manage internship program

Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required. Proficiency in Word, WordPress, and HubSpot preferred, but not mandatory.

Send resume and writing samples to Tim Keenan, managing editor, at tkeenan@dbusiness.com.

Paid Search Manager – Compass Media LLC – Remote

Our team is looking for an experienced Paid Search Manager to join our team. We have seen steady growth in our digital services work over the past few years and have been continuously hiring to keep up with that growth.

Our ideal candidate is an SEM/PPC expert who is self-motivated, can communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and clients, has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities for this role include:

Develop and manage implementation of search campaigns (primarily on Google Ads)
Generate monthly reports on a schedule using aggregate tools
Manage bids and budgets, test and optimize keywords and creative
Be the subject matter expert on monthly client calls and translate data into actionable recommendations to consistently improve campaign performance
Ability to thrive in a flexible, remote environment and ability to learn/adapt quickly
Ability to be extremely organized and be great at managing deadlines
Stay current with search engine and PPC industry news and trends

Does your resume include the following?

At least 3 years of experience in SEM/PPC campaign management
Current Google Search Ads certification
Experience in use of Google products including Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Tag Manager
Experience with Google Analytics, Search Console, and Google My Business a plus
Additional experience with Paid Social and/or Programmatic a plus

About Compass Media

At Compass Media we combine a laid-back vibe with a hyper-productive digital workload. The result? A fun, creative, energetic, showcase-your-skills kind of environment where you can grow and mentor, roll up your sleeves, and play a key role in the success of our clients and our company.

For more than 35 years, Compass Media has established and maintained a tradition of achieving results for companies and organizations looking to promote their destinations, businesses, products and services. We are a growing, fun team to work with.

Does this sound like a good match?

Then submit your resume and cover letter to greatjobs@compassmedia.com. Please include the position title in the subject line of your email. Yes, we read cover letters but they are not required.