About The Toy Insider:
The Toy Insider is the go-to source for product information about children's toys, tech and entertainment. It publishes two annual gift guides—one for summer and one for holiday—and is a trusted online resource for parents all year long. Its content is produced by an editorial team with more than 75 years of combined experience covering the children's products industry. The Toy Insider is published by Adventure Publishing Group, publisher of leading trade publications The Toy Book, The Toy Report, The Licensing Book and Total Licensing Report. For more information, visit thetoyinsider.com.
Requirements/Necessary Skills for Recruitment:
We are looking for an organized, motivated self-starter who can meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. Applicants should be proficient in Wordpress, AP style and all major social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. A familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a major plus.
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a focus in English, journalism, communications, and/or new media. The internship may be taken for credit (preferred, but not required). Interns must be available to come into our Manhattan office at least two days per week from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and are eligible to receive travel reimbursement.
Please email your resume and a cover letter that clearly expresses what you can contribute to the Adventure Publishing Group team to Marissa DiBartolo at mdibartolo@adventurepub.com.
Benefits & Perks:
$150 weekly stipend.
Free toys!
Small, close-knit, youthful editoral team.
Intern Payment:
Paid Internship
Internship Description of Duties:
The Toy Insider seeks two part-time spring editorial interns to contribute to its editorial website. The ideal candidate has a strong background in digital and social media, loves to have fun and has a strong voice with lots of energy!
Interns will contribute consumer reviews to thetoyinsider.com, a leading toy review website for parents, grandparents, and other gift-givers. Interns will also contribute news briefs to toybook.com. Interns will be asked to work on long-form commentary and trend articles, and assist in toy testing and setup for major broadcast opportunities.
Hours Required:
15-30 Hours Per Week
