RAI Corporation Internship Program

Finding accommodation in New York City can be a scary prospect and Manhattan is a very expensive borough of New York City, so many interns choose to live in other parts of the city including Harlem, Queens, and Brooklyn or across the river in New Jersey.  The extensive subway system provides easy transportation from one end of the city to the other, so it’s a good idea to look for an apartment near a subway line.  Based on the experience of previous interns, generally interns arrive a few days in advance (3 or 4) and make a reservation at a hostel/hotel in the city for the first week.  During the first week in New York, they have searched for and found an apartment share using the website http://www.craigslist.org/ (the most popular and useful site for anything in New York).   If they were able to arrange accommodation prior to their arrival in New York City, then they simply canceled theirreservation at the hostel/hotel.  For your convenience there is a list of hostels provided.

As with entering into any agreement, we caution all interns to be careful when giving money for security deposits and rent.  If possible, it is advisable to ask the lessor to sign a basic agreement that defines the terms of the arrangement.  However, please note that RAI Corporation does not provide any legal advice and that we suggest you consult with a legal expert for more detailed information.

Many interns choose residence halls, instead of independent apartments.  Residence halls are located throughout the city and provide dormitory-style living, with benefits such as 24-hour security, optional meals, and short- and long-term stays.  Please see the list of residences provided.

Arrival:  For your first day, we ask that you arrive at 10:00am, unless otherwise instructed.  Please familiarize yourself with the subway map (www.mta.info). There will be a brief orientation session and introduction and it is necessary that everyone arrive on time.  At the orientation session, more information will be provided about the company and your daily activities.

Hours of Operation:  Most internship assignments take place Monday through Friday from the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm.  However, on occasion you may be requested by your internship coordinator to stay outside those hours to participate in a special project or event.

Dress Guidelines:  Although interns at RAI Corporation are invited to dress comfortably, attire should be appropriate for an office environment.  Please be advised that these are just helpful examples to guide you through your time here at RAI Corporation.  We trust you to use your discretion in determining attire appropriate to a corporate business environment.  Below are some guidelines for you to follow:

Acceptable

·         Jeans

·         Khakis

·         Skirts

·         Button-down collar shirts

·         T-shirts

·         Comfortable shoes

Unacceptable

·         Ripped jeans

·         T-shirts with inappropriate language or symbols

·         Flip-flops or other beach attire

·         Shorts

·         Mini-skirts

·         Sweatpants, sweatshirts, or other workout attire

·         Sheer or provocative clothing

If you have any questions as to what is appropriate or not, please contact our Human Resources Department at lissandrello@raicorp.net.

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED AS PART OF INTERNSHIP TRAINING:

1. Assisting producers and journalists in research
2. Assisting producers and editors in the editing process
3. Assisting cameramen during interviews & stand-ups
4. Monitoring the major news agencies
5. Reviewing selected video clips and recording time-codes
6. Making appointments for producers
7. Transcribing and translating interviews
8. Filling out and filing paperwork and work orders
9. Proofreading drafts for grammatical errors and communicating such to the appropriate producer /staff member

TASKS WHICH ARE NOT TO BE PERFORMED BY INTERNS

1. Giving instructions or directions to members of RAI Corporation’s staff (i.e. editing decisions, directorial instructions, etc…)
2. Writing or participating in any editorial decisions on the behalf of the journalist
3. Signing or authorizing company expenditures – even if requested by a staff member
4. Operating of specialized equipment (i.e. camera equipment, editing software and machines, etc...)
5. Training beyond the standard work week of 5 days of 8 hours (with a one hour lunch break) for a total of 35 hours. The days and hours may be subject to change at the discretion of your tutor.

http://www.nycvisit.com/index.cfm

In order to organize your travel and housing search, as well as help plan your free time, we have provided the following links.  Also, please note that at the end of this guide there is a useful map of Manhattan with RAI Corporation’s location clearly denoted.

www.mta.info  -- NYC subway map

www.nymag.com  -- events, restaurants, museum and art gallery listings, concert schedules

www.newyork.craigslist.org/ -- apartments, events, furniture, etc…

www.tdf.org – discount theater tickets

www.metmuseum.org -- metropolitan museum of art

www.fandango.com -- movie tickets and showtimes