Rallying Call! This is for the Commerce side of the Arts, and we’ll have separate spots for other internship opportunities.
Looking for an internship in Blacksburg and at Virginia Tech where you can learn skills that can help you find paying work in a field you love and make a living? How about working with an upstart print and online arts and culture magazine? Hands-on Experience! Gather Resume Materials of your work documented on the record! Learn with us as we work to redefine Local News with an Independent Media Platform and Advertising Venue!
16 Blocks is a Homegrown, Free Print and Digital Publication and creator of public artworks and event-maker, but also a metaphorical microcosm meaning the interconnectedness of neighbors and travelers from all walks of life along with those who came before, allied in a shared community experience and celebration of our time, our place.
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Virginia Tech Internships Available in Blacksburg Virginia
Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related Field.
Interest in art and curiosity about the media and publish world.
Strong Communications Skills, Proficient in Google Products, Experience with Word Press and Microsoft Teams is a Place.
Responsibilities
• Partnership Development
Assist in identifying and reaching out to potential partners, sponsors, and collaborators within the art and cultural sectors.
Support the negotiation and development of partnership agreements to enhance the magazine’s reach and influence.
• Sales and Revenue Generation
Work closely with the sales team to develop and implement strategies for advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
Assist in creating sales materials, proposals, and presentations for potential clients and partners.
• Networking
Attend cool industry events, meet interesting people, and build your network.
• Market Research
Conduct market analysis to identify potential business opportunities, trends, and target audiences within the art and media industry. o Analyze competitor strategies and assess market positioning to inform our business development strategies
• Event Coordination [if applicable]Contribute to the planning and execution of events, exhibitions, and collaborations that align with the magazine’s brand and business objectives.
The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, and Beyond
Ten years ago, it was the grass-roots and collective effort of the community that led to a five-year run with 41 issues, many events, and a dozen murals.
By the last issue of the first run we had worked with over 200 Creative Contributors.
Nearly all the work was Pro Bono, with writers, visual artists, graphic designers, digital designers, stiltwalkers, musicians, all donating their time for a common good. Many of those used clips of their work with 16 Blocks as a stepping stone to grow in professional creative fields.
For that we are forever grateful.
We hope you join in the effort to tend the creative fires that burn within us all, and help us to carry the flame into 16 Blocks 2.0, reLaunched in Print and Online in September of 2023.
We look to CULTIVATE long-term relationships and always be meeting new creative contributors. We look forward to the opportunity of working with the wealth of diverse talent, young and old, amateurs and pros, to explore Blacksburg and Beyond.
Sincerely Rita and Hart