You think this is a good internship?

[imported_Armen]

hey all,
I wanna get into the game inductry bussines and im a computer science major so i thought this internship is a good oppurtunity for me to dive in? What you people think? Are there better ones out there?

Company Description:
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of video games. The company has created, licensed and acquired a group of highly recognizable brands that it markets to a growing variety of consumer demographics. We maintain a diverse portfolio of products that span a wide range of categories and can be used on a variety of game hardware platforms and operating systems. Activision's products cover the action, adventure, action sports, racing, role-playing, simulation and strategy game categories. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's web site, which is located at www.activision.com.

Position Description:
We are currently seeking an unpaid, part time college intern to work in our Marketing Communications department in Santa Monica, CA. Ideal candidates will have a strong desire to work in interactive marketing, website production, and online development. The Web Design Intern will work in a fast paced environment with true hands-on opportunities. Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, and strong oral and written communication are essential.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
? Maintain activision.com micro-sites
? Activate and maintain social networking pages (ex. MySpace, Facebook)
? Maintain CRM initiatives
? Assist in the coordination of internal internet projects and email campaigns
? Manage online video assets
? Create podcasts
? Provide graphic and text updates to websites
? Provide UI design updates

Qualifications:
? Must currently be enrolled in college pursuing a degree in Interactive or Online Design, Computer Science, or Design
? Working knowledge of HTML, User Interface Design, Flash web design, and digital media technologies
? Familiarity with the various forms of online creative and data formats (HTML, Java, Flash, Rich Media, XML, CSS, QT, WMV, etc.)
? Minimum commitment of 10-15 hours per week for 3 months or semester
? Ability to work with minimal supervision
? Proficiency in computers with working knowledge of Photoshop, HTML editors, Flash
? Excellent interpersonal skills

To apply, please submit your resume through our website, www.activision.com.

Hours: Part-Time
This job pays at an hourly rate
Internship
Listed at:

USC
Activision
Los Angeles, CA

 

[effowe]

It's a paid internship at a video game company, take it.

 

[orakle]

Originally posted by: effowe
It's a paid internship at a video game company, take it.

We are currently seeking an unpaid, part time college intern to work in our Marketing Communications department in Santa Monica, CA. I

Ugh, is an unpaid internship the best you can do?

 

[KarmaPolice]

take it

 

[RandomFool]

It's unpaid but only 10-15 hours a week and will probably look good on a resume. If you don't need the money for rent/food/whatever why not go for it?

 

[imported_Armen]

well - yeah thats the thing - unpaid. I already done an unpaid internship at JPL and i did it for my resume, which was mostly programming. But now I'm looking for something that i can continue working there afterwards. Most probably try my self to get in the game designing section rather than the website ****** shot. Is it possible to move around in the company lets say quit and move to the gameing part?

 

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: ArmenIs it possible to move around in the company lets say quit and move to the gameing part?

Unlikely, at least not based on your web-designing skills. Game design and web design are two completely different areas, so you can be a pro at writing web sites (asp.net, php, javascript, html, xml, adobe products), but know nothing of game design (C/C++). However, it may help you get a job at the company once you complete your degree simply because they will know you.

BTW, activision seeking unpaid interns? I thought better of them...

 

[slpaulson]

Unless they are also programming games at that location, I don't think I'd bother. Unpaid is pretty crappy, and if you have a different internship on your resume this kind of seems like a step backwards.

 

[fleshconsumed]

I wouldn't say different internships look bad on resume as long as the guy stays at school. There are fixed length internships that are not meant to last. However, there is one thing he should be concerned with. He did one unpaid internship, suppose he does second unpaid internship, when he tries to find third internship, what do you think they will offer him? Nothing. That's the thing, companies are greedy, if the OP demonstrated he is willing to work for free, next company will try to get him for free, or royally screw him on compensation. When I was interviewing for full time position, companies often asked if my internship was paid or not. You can guess why they asked it.

 

[imported_Armen]

oh nice! bastards.....They are fking us over. I never thought of that. Thanks Flesh.
I'll look around for something more worthwhile.