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Shapiro Auctions, a boutique auction house focusing on International and Russian fine and decorative art, seeks a self-motivated intern for minimum period of three months. The position offers a flexible schedule, but the successful candidate should be able to commit 8 hours a day, with a minimum of 2 days a (work) week . We are seeking a candidate that will primarily focus on assisting the photography department with editing via Photoshop and Lightroom, but who is flexible and willing to assist other departments as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

-study in one of the following (or closely related) areas: Photography or Graphic Design

-must be detail-oriented

-knowledge or interest in fine and decorative arts

-demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop and Lightroom

-ability to thrive in a fast-paced, tight-knit environment

-ability to multi-task and deal with shifting priorities

-fluency in Russian or Mandarin highly desirable, but not necessary.

-professional phone and email manner

-a sense of humor

Please note that the internship is unpaid , but it is possible to arrange for academic credit. Lunch and transportation (if needed) provided.

Please send your cover letter and resume or CV to: info [at] shapiroauctions [dot] com with “Internship Application” in the subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

PLEASE NOTE: All staff at Shapiro Auctions are fully vaccinated and we request the same from our interns for the safety of our team and our customers.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Shapiro Auctions holds several auctions a year at its Westchester headquarters and specializes in Russian art, with European, American, and Asian works forming an integral part of each sale. Since its establishment in 2007, Shapiro Auctions has provided its clients with a rare combination of personal service and the ability to sell their art in the capital of the art world. The house advertises globally and is proud of having established numerous price records for a large number of artists. The artwork sold is not limited to time period either, as Shapiro Auctions regularly sells works by old masters as well as contemporary artists, and all periods in between. Visit us at www.shapiroauctions.com

Job Type: Internship

Shapiro Auctions

About us

The Independent is an online news publisher that was established in 1986 as a politically independent UK national newspaper. In 2016, The Independent became a fully digital publisher, moving away from print in pursuit of sustainability, and to keep its values alive. Through The Independent and indy100 websites, its subscription and contribution services, as well as its syndication and advertising businesses, The Independent is continuing the work of many decades to make its voice ever louder and more insistent the world over. Today, with over 100 million unique global visitors a month, we have teams across the globe, from Delhi, Moscow and the Middle East, through to London, New York and Los Angeles.

The role

The Independent is looking for several TV reporters to join our growing US team.

Reporting to the US entertainment editor and working with culture teams in the UK and Asia, you will be expected to write everything from reviews and trend pieces to profile interviews and quick-hit news pieces

We are looking for someone ambitious and hungry with their own voice and plenty of opinions on entertainment, with a particular passion for TV and is read in on all the latest trends, shows and releases.. We want original, fun ideas and someone who is willing to work hard and experiment. Some knowledge of SEO and trends would be an advantage.

The job

· Experience of working in a fast-paced environment

· You can work quickly and independently;

· You are self-motivated and ambitious to carve out their own beat;

· You are excited by variety.

Expected behaviours

• Continuous Improvement – Works in a smart, flexible and focussed way, is open to change and suggests ideas for improvements to the way things are done.
• Collaboration – Builds and maintains positive and supportive working relationships with colleagues. Helps to create an inclusive and professional work environment.
• Building Capability – Keeps own knowledge and skill set current and evolving and looks for ways to continue learning to support the achievement of business objectives.
• Quality Service – Delivers high quality and efficient service and takes account of the diverse customer needs and requirements when looking at ways to improve service quality.
• Responsive Delivery – Works to agreed business goals and objectives and deals with challenges in a constructive and responsive way. Takes personal responsibility for quality of outputs.

To apply, please send an up to date resume along with a covering letter and salary expectations.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted and progressed through to the next stage.

The Independent is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

The Independent

As a Photo Production Assistant, you’ll style and photograph our fun consigned products in our clean and safe authentication facility. You are goal oriented and a strong team player shaping the culture at TRR.

TRR supports the sustainability movement as we help keep life going for luxury products, reduce waste and keep our planet healthier.

We stand for equitable workplaces with opportunities to grow and we design our compensation programs with the view of you as a long-term employee with full benefits, generous vacation and company stock.

Compensation | Benefits | Perks

• Potential compensation over $18/hour with incentive pay programs
• Incentive programs that pay up to $400 per month based on performance
• $50 in monthly food credits
• 18 Paid PTO Days and 9 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for overtime
• Clean and safe working environment with climate controlled warehouses
• $5,000 in RSUs (stock) awarded – Opportunity to earn as the company grows
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (purchase stock @ discounted rates)
• 401K (with company matching up to $1000)
• Generous Medical, Dental & Vision benefits subsidized by the The RealReal

What You Get To Do Every Day

• Style and shoot clothing on both women and men mannequins
• Be able to reach a quota of 150+ items per day
• Work with the photo team to meet the end of the month deadlines
• Assist with the movement of physical product through the studio
• Steam clothing as needed
• Be a self-starter and able to take a look at what needs to be done and move forward
• Ensure product is handled to the highest quality standards

What You Bring To The Role

• No experience required
• Must be punctual and available to work overtime as needed
• Basic understanding of Mac OS and Canon Cameras
• Works well with deadlines and metrics
• Must be able to lift heavy boxes up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time

Offers for qualifying positions in Warehouse, Receiving, Authentication and Photography must be extended by 1/31/2022. Start date is subject to satisfactory clearance of the background check. Company delays to the start date will not impair eligibility for payout. Signing bonus valued at $2500 to be paid in two installments. The first $1,000.00 will be issued in the pay period following 3 months of employment and the second $1,500.00 in the pay period following six months of employment. Bonus is only payable if the employee is in good standing continuously through the date each payment is made.

All wages and payments are subject to applicable withholdings and deductions.

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 20 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women’s and men’s fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our eight shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. GHR4491

The RealReal

The Director of Influencer is responsible for spearheading paid and organic influencer strategy and client relationships for Be Social’s client accounts. This important role acts as a senior advisor, educating clients on the paid influencer process, managing expectations, and driving the overall strategy for the account. The Director controls the process and communication within ‘kickoff meetings’ with an ability to onboard a brand, assess their goals and needs, and draft a strategy that sets the tone for the client relationship, from start to finish.

The Director will be responsible for overseeing and working directly on all paid and organic influencer accounts. The Director will have the management skills to lead and monitor team efforts to ensure the strategy is properly executed, the results are delivered and all goals are met. Director is controlling the process and client relationship at an elevated strategic level, and executing multiple campaigns from beginning to end.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Brainstorm, ideate, and conceptualize with the client
• Compile and ensure timely completion of account weekly recaps, monthly reports, strategy guides, status calls, and overall plans with attention to goals
• Ensure account goals are being met, deliverables executed and client relationships remain positive
• Ensure Be Social clients are represented correctly and consistently across all target digital influencers
• Lead client status calls, giving comprehensive, concise, and clear updates on campaign management
• Manage weekly account check-ins for goals and devise ramp up or pivot strategies as needed
• Monitor social media, influencer + general digital trends, ensuring the team creates new strategies and reports to clients as needed
• Oversee and direct influencer team working on paid initiatives
• Oversee and direct the team with daily monitoring of paid influencer coverage across all social media platforms, blogs, and YouTube channels
• Oversee and direct the compiling of paid digital influencer outreach lists, budget breakdowns, and overall strategies
• Provide Team Leadership by creating an internal team environment where everyone is motivated to drive overall account growth and innovation
• Responsible for securing consistent coverage and significant results from strategic pitching and influencer relationships to achieve client goals
• Run point on all meetings and conference calls
• Serve as key agency point of contact for day-to-day paid client communication

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to manage employees and cultivate their growth within the organization
• College graduate with 7-10+ years of in-house and/or agency experience
• Able to identify communication opportunities
• Able to multitask and juggle multiple rolling campaigns at once
• Collaborative, hardworking, and enthusiastic attitude
• Creative, proactive, and strategic thinker
• Discreet, professional, and well-spoken, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely well-organized, methodical, and efficient, with a good dose of common sense and initiative
• Knowledge of social media, blogging, influencer platforms as well as emerging platforms
• Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment and ability to work well under pressure
• Proven track record of creating a positive impact on business through paid influencer campaigns and communications strategy
• Strong MS Word skills and Mac proficiency.

Be Social

The Video Producer assists our Senior Producers and Directors with shoot prep and keeps our branded content pieces on track. Exhibiting excellent communication and organizational skills, the Video Producer also manages assets and version control.

This position requires candidates to be within commutable distance to our Manhattan office and attendance on film shoots.

Responsibilities

• Create project budgets, schedules, contact sheets, NDAs, and filming memos
• Coordinate feedback and revisions during post-production
• Provide ongoing communication to ensure the project team are informed
• Organize video shoots, book crews and manage travel
• Track media, managing assets for video and graphics delivery

Requirements

• 3+ years of video producing experience in an agency environment
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and post-production processes
• Deep understanding of production equipment
• Experience handling multiple projects across different clients simultaneously
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in documentation and communication
• Adapt to changing scheduling demands and able to develop contingency plans quickly and efficiently

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources

Situation

This is a paid freelance, remote position – that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Screen Rant is the #1 independent entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV News content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Above all else, we are looking for applicants with a passion for the type of content we cover. Before applying, please visit screenrant.com and review our coverage. If you think you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors but have no professional writing experience, we would be more than happy to consider your application nonetheless. We pride ourselves on having a passion-first, experience-second approach to hiring writing talent. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of movies applies to Screen Rant’s content!

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of 5-10 articles per week in Screen Rant’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Broad working knowledge of Movies/TV in general, especially blockbusters and major franchises (DC Movies, MCU, Star Wars, Star Trek, popular streaming content)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Understanding of what it means to write a “News” piece
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• Open schedule – write as much as you like, whenever you like, from wherever you like!
• Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Screen Rant

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