Villagevoice.com is a website that provides news, analysis, and commentary on arts, culture, politics, and community events in New York City. The website features articles and reviews on music, film, theater, art, and literature, as well as investigative journalism on social and political issues affecting the city. Villagevoice.com also hosts event listings and classifieds for local businesses and services, and provides a forum for readers to share their opinions and engage in discussions on a wide range of topics. With its long-standing reputation as the voice of New York City, villagevoice.com offers a unique perspective on the city's vibrant cultural scene and its diverse communities.
The online publication won both the National Press Foundation’s Online Journalism Award and the Editor & Publisher EPPY Award for Best Overall U.S. Weekly Newspaper Online.dp.oaklins.comOver its 63 years of publication, The Village Voice received countless accolades including three Pulitzer Prizes, the National Press Foundation Award, and the George Polk Award.
The VoiceTemplate:-'s competitors in New York City include New York Observer and Time Out New York.culture.fandom.comMost groups visiting New York advertise in the Voice for publicity. Most venues in NYC advertise their concerts in The Village Voice .
Writers such as Jack Newfield and Marlene Nadle covered events, with critics Andrew Sarris and Robert Christgau reviewing the film and music scenes.encyclopedia.comThe late 1960s was a prime period for the Voice, with extensive coverage of the local, national, and international turmoil that was taking place.
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EncryptedSite is Encrypted
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CountryHosted in United States
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Latitude\Longitude38.6583 / -77.2481 Google Map
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Traffic rank#4,935 Site Rank
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Site age29 yrs old
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Site Owner informationWhois info
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Owner(s)Brian Calle
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Founder(s)Ed Fancher,Dan Wolf,John Wilcock,Norman Mailer
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FoundedOctober 26, 1955
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Headquarters36 Cooper Square,New York City,10003,U.S.
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FormatTabloid
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Ceased publicationAugust 22, 2017
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RelaunchedApril 17, 2021
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Circulation120,000 (2016)
#4,935
29 yrs
United States
Become a part of The Village Voice Street Team! The street team is a group of passionate New Yorkers acting as the Voice of the paper as they attend a variety of weekly events throughout the city. The team is an extension of the brand, meeting readers while they are out at arts, culture, music, dance, film & theater events. They also act as brand ambassadors for our sponsors... partners and advertisers, executing product sampling, giveaways and more for brands we are passionate about.
Job Description
We're looking for photographers to go to top events in NYC and photograph the performances, attendees, sponsors, as well as Voice marketing efforts (street team in action, product shots). Street Team event photos are used on The Village Voice Facebook page and villagevoice.com street team slideshow, social media, plus more, where photo credit is assigned. This is an ideal position for young, motivated photographers looking to expand their portfolio and gain more experience.
Qualifications
Your skills include:
- creativity, a good eye for design and color balance
- confidence in talking to large groups, asking to take their picture
- must provide a professional camera and other digital photography equipment
- friendly, outgoing demeanor
- a passion for art, culture and/or nightlife
- strong photo editing skills
- experience in event photography
- flexible schedule
- ability to meet deadlines, photos must be sent within 24hrs
Additional Information
As the nation's first and largest alternative newsweekly, The Village Voice is the authoritative source on all that New York City has to offer. For over 60 years, the Voice has produced hard-hitting investigative reporting with opinionated arts, culture, music, film, theater and food reviews.For more about The Village Voice visit villagevoice.com
Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and samples from your portfolio. Must be 21+ and legally qualified to work in the United States. Degree in photography or related field preferred.
For more information or details contact promotions(at symbol)villagevoice.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Show more details...
Become a part of The Village Voice Street Team! The street team is a group of passionate New Yorkers acting as the Voice of the paper as they attend a variety of weekly events throughout the city. The team is an extension of the brand, meeting readers while they are out at arts, culture, music, dance, film & theater events. They also act as brand ambassadors for our sponsors... partners and advertisers, executing product sampling, giveaways and more for brands we are passionate about.
Job Description
We're looking for energetic, outgoing people to go out to top events in NYC and promote The Village Voice brand, publication, signature events, newsletters, contests, and more. In addition to the street team, members will also serve as brand ambassadors. These event activations may involve product samplings, promoting a campaign, educating consumers, and creating buzz for our partners.This position is perfect for students and young professionals interested in gaining experience in marketing & events.
Qualifications
Your skills include:
- a strong, independent drive
- confidence in talking to large groups of people
- tech-savvy, able to use an iPad
- friendly, outgoing demeanor
- ability to carry 25lbs
- a passion for art, culture and/or nightlife
- flexible schedule
- experience in event production, street marketing programs, and/or brand ambassadorship is a plus
Additional Information
As the nation's first and largest alternative newsweekly, The Village Voice is the authoritative source on all that New York City has to offer. For over 60 years, the Voice has produced hard-hitting investigative reporting with opinionated arts, culture, music, film, theater and food reviews. For more about The Village Voice visit villagevoice.com
Please send your resume, a brief cover letter detailing your street marketing, brand ambassador experience and include your top 5 favorite places to go in New York City. Must be 21+ and legally qualified to work in the United States. Previous experience in promotional marketing is preferred but not required.
For more information or details contact promotions(at symbol)villagevoice.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Show more details...
About The Village Voice...
Founded by Dan Wolf, Ed Fancher, and Norman Mailer in 1955, the Village Voice introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse. As the nation's first alternative newsweekly, the Voice today carries on the same tradition of no-holds-barred reporting and criticism it embraced when it began publishing 60 years ago.
The recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes, the National Press Foundation Award, and the George Polk Award, the Voice remains a vigilant investigative watchdog and a go-to source for coverage of New York's vast cultural landscape. TheVoice's unique mix of in-depth newswriting and reporting, incisive arts, culture, music, dance, film, and theater reviews, and comprehensive entertainment listings provides readers with an indispensable perspective on the inner workings of the world's most vibrant city.
The Voice website, www.villagevoice.com,has twice been recognized as one of the nation's premier online venues for quality journalism and local content. The site is a past winner of both the National Press Foundation's Online Journalism Award and the Editor & Publisher EPPY Award for Best Overall U.S. Weekly Newspaper Online.
Job Description
The Village Voice is seeking a highly motivated individual interested in pursuing a career in marketing, events, and social media to assist the marketing department on a part-time basis during the Fall 2016 semester. You must be eligible to receive academic credit!
This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the design and execution of promotional, marketing and social media campaigns for the Village Voice and our partners in addition to event planning and production.
Individuals chosen for this internship will gain hands-on experience in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.), special event production, sponsorship sales and partnerships, street team marketing and promotional campaigns. We will be focusing on our 6th annual craft beer festival (Brooklyn Pour) and 4th annual cocktail event among many other promotional endeavors.
Responsibilities will include the following:
• Create and fulfill giveaways and contests
• Assist with social media efforts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat
• Assist with street team promotions and marketing campaigns
• Research leads for potential sponsors and partners of special events
• Assist in production logistics of special events
• Assist with smooth execution of event sponsorships and summaries
• Manage inventory of promotional swag items
• Research applicable marketing and event partnerships
• Archive marketing and event materials
• Track and capture partnership screenshots and campaign assets
Active interest in social media, marketing, events, and promotions preferred with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office required. A passion for music, film, arts, and New York City culture is encouraged and welcomed. Please feel free to share these particular interests in your cover letter!
This position is unpaid and applicant must receive college credit for this internship. Applicants must preferably be available to start in September through December.
All interested candidates should send a cover letter detailing your interests and goals with a resume. Candidates who do not include a cover letter will not be considered.
Qualifications
Additional Information
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates who do not include a cover letter will not be considered Show more details...