I'm in the middle of a massive job search (the one reason why i've not been around much), but i ran across this a few days ago. Electric Artists is a NYC-based marketing firm that's looking for interns every now and then (like now).
poke about on their website (electricartists.com) if you're interested, and just read on so you'll know what the job entails:
> Interactive Entertainment Marketing Intern:
> Opportunity
> · Learn about the interactive entertainment industry
> and corporate brand management
> · Hone your communications skills
> · Learn about Consumer Marketing strategies,
> tactics, and target audiences
> · Work in teams
> · Opportunities for both creative writing and
> business writing
> Qualifications
> · Excellent written and oral communication skills
> · Experience in various Internet communities (i.e.:
> Newsgroups, message boards, email lists, etc.)
> · Knowledge of current entertainment and trends
> (PRIMARY: Gaming; SECONDARY: music, television,
> film, fashion, sports)
> · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Internet
> Explorer, Word, Outlook and Excel and /or HTML /
> image design )
> Job Description
> · Creative writing
> · Coordinate with project team to help disseminate
> information to online communities and key video game
> websites regarding events/contests/promotions as
> well as breaking news on specific titles, etc
> · Track messages to message boards, newsgroups, ·
> In-depth Internet research for new and current
> projects
> · One-on-one communication with leading fans and
> consumers online
> · Compile promotional merchandise into mailers to be
> sent out to partners, fans, and street team members
> · Track responses to posts and analyze consumer
> feedback
> · Other duties as needed
> Email resume and cover letter to:
> jason@electricartists.com
> <mailto:internships@electricartists.com> or fax to
> 212.354.2651