Ruby Press- Berkeley, CA

Company: Ruby Press
Email: sam@rubypr.com
Website: www.rubypr.com
Internship Location: San Francisco Bay Area {Berkeley, CA}
Details of Internship:
Ruby Press PR Internship (unpaid)

Ruby Press (www.rubypr.com), a boutique public relations agency located in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a mature, professional intern who is interested in learning multiple aspects of the industry. The position is part time, three days per week. This is a wonderful opportunity for an energetic, confident individual seeking an entry-level position in a public relations firm specializing in fashion, beauty and lifestyle clients.

Candidates must either have a Bachelors degree or be a current student in a degree program (Junior or Senior) at an accredited institution studying in a discipline related to the fashion and/or PR industry. Experience in a related field is preferred, with the ideal candidate having experience in the fashion/beauty/ lifestyle industry. (We love retail experience!) Required skills include, but are not limited to:

Absolutely must love fashion/style/beauty, be well versed in various components of the business including working knowledge of national magazines and their target audiences, must be able to identify and articulate current trends
Excellent organizational skills with near-maniacal attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to deal with strong personalities while maintaining high degree of professionalism
Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and in a fast paced environment multi-tasking not just a buzz word, but is daily existence for person filling this position
Proficiency creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
Positive, cheerful, team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities:

Assist dynamic, highly motivated team at a boutique P.R. agency specializing in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Daily telephone/email contact with local and national press and vendors
Maintain press contact database and client files
Track press coverage and manage monthly press credits report
Assist in distribution of press releases and client press kits/lookbooks
Assist with research
Assist with planning, production and execution of local PR events
Managing VIP lists
Assist with research
Assisting with sample returns
Updating database

Contributing to the Ruby Press Blog
Mailings

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Sam@RubyPR.com explaining why you are interested in this internship. Please put your resume and cover letter into the body of your email. We will not open attachments.

*** Unfortunately, due to the extremely high volume of interest in the position we are unable to respond to all applicants. We will follow up with those who best meet the criteria for the position. Thank you in advance for your interest and good luck!

Posted By: Alysia Kreitem

NYC- Billy Reid

Company: Billy Reid
Email: Ashley.Kazian@billyreid.com
Website: www.BillyReid.com
Internship Location: New York City - NoHo
Details of Internship:
High End Luxury Brand seeks exceptional college interns who are eager to learn the many facets of the fashion industry and are looking to advance in a rapidly growing company

We are a luxury fashion company that specializes in menswear and womenswear. We recently opened our 7th store in NOHO which is our first store in New York City. Out of this location we do retail sales, PR, wholesale, visual displays, event planning, and more.

We are currently seeking:
Fashion students who are interested in various areas of the industry including: Visuals, merchandise coordination, wholesale, PR, Styling, Sales, Marketing, Event Planning, product movement, logistics, service coordination, and Design.

*Fashion interns who are motivated to learn more about industry and our brand as a whole. You will have the opportunity to interact with customers, media, PR, the designer, the production team, and more.

* This posting is for students who are interested in learning about all areas of the fashion industry. We welcome all FIT, Parsons, The Art Institute, and other NYC area fashion students. Sales background a plus, with ability to excel in a fast-paced atmosphere and be a team player.

*We expect interns to be professional, hard working, and motivated.

If interested, please send resume and available start date to: Ashley.Kazian@BillyReid.com

Compensation: College credit through an Unpaid Internship with possible job post graduation. Will discuss having transportation given through a metrocard after the first month.

Posted By: Alysia Kreitem

Carrie Amber Intimates, Inc. Marketing/PR INTERN (El Monte, CA)

Carrie Amber Intimates, Inc. has been designing and manufacturing intimate apparel for 12 years. We are based in Los Angeles with a showroom in New York City. Our brands, Carrie Amber, Spreegirl, and Seven 'til Midnight, have garnered accolades and rave reviews from both shoppers and buyers across the U.S. in department stores and specialty boutiques. Our brands have been featured in Rolling Stone, Seventeen, OK Magazine and Maxim. Celebrity fans include include Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Christina Milian, Kristen Bell, Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Tori Spelling, Denise Richards, Hilary Duff and Kim Kardashian.

To be considered, you should have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, be comfortable speaking on the phone, be able to work independently as well as be a team player, be able to multi task, and be computer and internet savvy. The position could lead to a full-time position for someone genuinely interested in the numerous aspects of the fashion industry. Hire is considered only after an internship is complete. This is non-paying internship. We will compensate for travel expenses.

Responsibilities include:
- Pulling samples and preparing them for clients, media, and stylists
- Conducting research on trend reports
- Writing press materials and making press kits
- Assist with updating our Myspace, Facebook, and blogs
- Assist with email blasts and promotions
- Work with our PR rep
- Work with our sales team

Qualifications:
- Junior or senior with a 3.0 or higher or recent graduate
- Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and internet research
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Minimum of 15 hours a week (2-3 days flexible)
- Prior fashion experience a plus
- Must be able to provide writing samples
- Must be able to commit to 3 months

To be considered, please email your cover letter and resume to jeanne@carrieamber.com in Word format. Please no phone calls.

• Location: El Monte, CA
• Compensation: No pay; however travel expenses will be reimbursed
• This is a part-time job.
• This is an internship job
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted By: Alysia Kreitem

Marketing - Sales Interns Fashion Garments (Downtown LA - Commerce)

Interns Wanted Fashion Garments – Downtown LA and Commerce (Non-Paid) Join the Garment Division of Lafayette Textile as it embarks to make a bigger imprint on the Fashion Industry. Be part of its sales and marketing team which handles cutting edge clothing line Sterling Williams, fresh and upbeat ladies line of Envae, the 100% bamboo shirts of Sunday Rocks, and also private labels. You will experience product development and manufacturing at Lafayette’s 140,000 square ft. production facility including hands on training to improve products from its conceptualization to its eventual production. Participate in making sales call, sales forecasting, customer service, and other sales related endeavors. While also helping implement Lafayette’s marketing strategy to properly place the products and services in the print media with publications, online media with social networks and blogs, fashion and trade shows including parties and gifting suites, and other avenues.The work environment is high paced so applicant must be a fast learner and should be a committed team player. Effective communication and organizational skills are important. While this is an internship training, applicant must contribute in the learning process and not just be a spectator. He/She must be prompt, punctual, positive attitude and fashion conscious. Internships will be on a part-time basis. Schedule is flexible. Minimum of 15 hours a week. Applications will be reviewed promptly and qualified applicants can start immediately.Please submit your resume to mario@ltigarments.com or you can fax it to 323-264-2215 and put it to the Attention of : Garments Division

• Location: Downtown LA - Commerce
• Compensation: Non Paid Internship
• This is an internship job
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted By: Alysia Kreitem

Forever 21, Inc. Marketing Intern- Los Angeles, CA

Forever 21, Inc. seeking a magazine loving Marketing intern to provide support to a fast paced marketing department with a main focus on editorial and other media sample requests.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with entire sample request process
• Work with buyers, taking into account the demographic/reader of each magazine, to send out appropriate samples in a timely manner
• Ship and track outgoing and incoming samples to ensure timely return (including packing boxes, making labels and dropping off for shipment)
• Upkeep of our closet with current apparel/accessories
• Assist to fulfill image requests, editorial credit requests, and media requests for store pulls and in-store filming
• Maintain database of editorial placement and provide scans to buyers and web designers
• Provide administrative and other miscellaneous departmental support

Qualifications:

• Strong interest, passion, and knowledge of fashion and current trends, magazines, editorial, blogs and web
• Must have a friendly personality, be energetic, and a self-starter
• Able to build relationships with both internal and external contacts
• Excellent organizational skills with an attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• 4 year degree and marketing experience a plus, but not required

Posted By: Alysia Kreitem

Coach Corporate Retial Merchandise Planning Intern (NYC)

Coach

Retail Merchandise Planning (RMP) Intern

Coach, founded in 1941, is America’s premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today’s consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment.

Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach, you will be in great company!

Each summer, Coach offers a Summer Internship Program in our New York City corporate headquarters. The program provides interns the opportunity to develop critical skill sets and gain hands-on experience in a fast paced environment while contributing to the performance of a high performing luxury accessories brand. Internships consist of day-to-day work within the intern’s specific department, as well as learning sessions with top executives across the organization. Each intern works closely with a mentor who gives guidance and enhances the learning experience through feedback and coaching, and interns also attend social events where they have the opportunity to network with other interns and Coach employees.

The Retail Merchandise Planning (RMP) team is looking for a summer intern with outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, who is interested in retail buying and inventory management, and who is passionate about a career in the fashion and luxury goods industry. The Retail division consists of Full Price and Factory Store channels, as well as Coach.com. The RMP department is responsible for partnering with Finance to develop annual operating plans based on business analysis, developing and executing strategic initiatives, building product assortments, determining how much product to procure for the Retail Channels, and developing and implementing merchandising strategies for our Retail division. Interns will support the team with a variety of projects and learn about all aspects of retail planning and allocation. Examples of potential projects include analyzing sales and inventory reports to help determine trends and meet business objectives, and supporting the team by preparing materials for presentations and meetings. This is an opportunity for a candidate interested in studying business trends and performing business and financial analysis to learn all about the career field of retail planning and allocation.

This 10-week, full-time internship will carry a stipend from the Holy Cross Leadership Council of New York.

Prior Intern: Michael Carrozza '09

Location: New York, NY

Qualifications: Class of 2010. You must be admitted to the Summer Internship program to apply for this internship

Candidates for Coach Summer Internships must be current Bachelor's Degree students and should be graduating within one year of completing their internship. Exceptional written and spoken communication skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a team based environment are all important to success.

To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter via Crusader Connections.

Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST

Interviews: On-site interviews in New York City will be conducted with selected students the week of March 16, 2009

Posted by Sarah Haroon

Coach Corporate Internship (New York)

Merchandising (CM) Intern or Corporate Merchandise Planning (CMP) Intern

Coach, founded in 1941, is America’s premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today’s consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment.

Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach, you will be in great company!

Each summer, Coach offers a Summer Internship Program in our New York City corporate headquarters. The program provides interns the opportunity to develop critical skill sets and gain hands-on experience in a fast paced environment while contributing to the performance of a high performing luxury accessories brand. Internships consist of day-to-day work within the intern’s specific department, as well as learning sessions with top executives across the organization. Each intern works closely with a mentor who gives guidance and enhances the learning experience through feedback and coaching, and interns also attend social events where they have the opportunity to network with other interns and Coach employees.

The Corporate Merchandising (CM) department is looking for a summer intern with strong analytical and quantitative skills, strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and passion for a career in the fast-paced fashion and luxury goods industry. The department is responsible for guiding and facilitating the merchandising function for the Coach brand. They are responsible for driving business and product development processes to ensure that cross-functional teams work collaboratively to execute processes and meet deadlines, and that Coach meets its financial targets. The CM intern will learn about all aspects of merchandising and product development while supporting Coach’s Factory division merchandising team. The intern will assist the team by preparing for presentations and meetings, preparing product knowledge tools, maintaining the sample order process and participating in competitive research. Key responsibilities will include sample coordination, creating color swatch boards, preparing Market Week information sheets, and compiling information for product assortment grids. This is an opportunity for a candidate interested in studying trends and consumer insights impacting the product development process to learn all about the career field of retail merchandising and buying.

This 10-week, full-time internship will carry a stipend from the Holy Cross Leadership Council of New York.

Location: New York, NY

Prior Intern: Kelly Casey '09

Qualifications: Class of 2010. You must be admitted to the Summer Internship program to apply for this internship

Candidates for Coach Summer Internships must be current Bachelor's Degree students and should be graduating within one year of completing their internship. Exceptional written and spoken communication skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a team based environment are all important to success.

To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter via Crusader Connections.

Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST

Interviews: On-site interviews in New York City will be conducted with selected students the week of March 16, 2009

Posted by Sarah Haroon