WNC magazine Employment Opportunities

Sales Representative

Gulfstream Communications, publishers of WNC, Charleston, G and Grand Strand magazines, is always looking for an experienced full-time outside sales representative for our Asheville office. A qualified candidate must be a self starter, have 3+ years of proven magazine sales experience, willing to travel regionally, and must be a team player. Preferred candidates must have experience selling within the greater Western North Carolina market. To submit your résumé and cover letter, click here.
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WNC magazine Internship Opportunities

Interested in getting hands-on experience publishing a magazine? GulfStream Communications, publisher of WNC (Western North Carolina magazine based in Asheville, North Carolina), Charleston, Charleston Home, Charleston Weddings, and G the Magazine of Greenville, South Carolina, offers internships in editorial, design/art, photography, PR, sales, online content, and web design. Spring, summer, and fall semester internships are only open to students eligible to receive school credit.

Editorial Internship

—Develop strong writing, editing, research, and proofreading skills
—Get your writing published in a nationally distributed magazine
—Complete a minimum of 20 hours a week
Requirements: Strong creative writing, grammatical, research, and communication skills. Must submit writing samples.

Design Internship

—Gain a high level of proficiency in design applications
—Work directly with the art director and designers on layouts and ads
—Be a part of planning and styling photo shoots for upcoming issues
—Complete a minimum of 20 hours a week
Requirements: Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign are a must. Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator a plus. Must submit design samples.

Photography Internship

—Depending on your strengths, have upward of 20+ images in each issue
—Go on studio, portrait, and location shoots, and gain knowledge from professional photographers
—Learn the process from camera to layout by working directly with the art director and graphic designers
—Complete 10+ hours a week
Requirements: Must have personal digital SLR equipment and a good understanding of digital photography and lighting. Experience with product shots and personality portraits are pluses. Must submit digital photography samples.

PR Internship

—Learn what it takes to market a magazine through research, analysis, and strategy
—Help stage special events, write press releases, and assist in campaign launches
—Complete 10+ hours a week
Requirements: Previous experience or coursework in public relations and knowledge of Microsoft Office are required. Design experience a plus.

Web Design Internship

—Learn the technical aspects of online publishing and what goes on behind the scenes
—Gain experience with the basics of web design, development, as well as entry-level information technology
—Complete a minimum of 20 hours a week
Requirements: Proficiency with Dreamweaver, InDesign, and Adobe Flash are necessary. Basic understanding of HTML and writing skills are pluses.

Online Content internship

—Develop strong writing, editing, and content management skills geared toward online readership
—Learn to develop content that’s strong enough to stand on its own and complement an established print magazine
—Complete a minimum of 20 hours a week
Requirements: Creative writing skills with editing experience. Knowledge of basic HTML commands and video editing are pluses. Must submit writing samples.

Sales Internship

—Develop a thorough understanding of advertising sales and how revenue is generated for magazine publishing
—Exercise professionalism and customer service skills through client contact
—Complete 10+ hours a week
Requirements: Strong customer service skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Click here for a printable PDF version of available internships

To Apply Send a cover letter, résumé, and pertinent samples to: Melissa Smith, associate editor msmith@wncmagazine.com, or mail to P.O. Box 1330 Asheville, NC 28802

To learn about internships with Charleston or G magazines, visit www.charlestonmag.com or www.gvillemag.com.