Map Happy / Finance Intern | Company Ventures
This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner, Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer. Learn more about Company Ventures here
Please note that through Blackstone LaunchPad’s partnership with Company Ventures, this role is ONLY open for students currently enrolled at City University of New York (CUNY) schools. Only CUNY students will be invited to interview and participate.
About the program:
Blackstone LaunchPad is committed to equipping primarily first generation and low-income college students with career skills and exposure for career success. Learn more here. The Blackstone LaunchPad Summer Internship Program connects students to meaningful opportunities at Blackstone and LaunchPad employer partners: Blackstone portfolio companies and select startups. Please note all hiring and employment-related decisions, including compensation and the terms and conditions of employment, are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.
All hired interns receive mentorship and access to professional development opportunities to successfully launch their careers. Begin your journey with LaunchPad now by engaging in our Skills for Success series.
Map Happy is a digital media company that provides travelers with the tools, info and gear to get to and through their destination. The site has reached eight million readers since the inception, spoken at the The New York Times Travel show twice, and sits on the Society of American Travel Writers’ DEAI Committee.
Over 73% of our stakeholders and vendors come from an underrepresented background. Those historically underrepresented in the media are encouraged to apply, and we recommend that these candidates self-identify during the process.
Currently, we are backed by BOMESI, General Motors, Procter & Gamble. Our partners include Raptive, the world’s largest agency, and Vox Media.
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Intern Responsibilities
-Assist in financial data entry, reconciliation, and maintenance of financial records
-Support the finance team in the preparation of financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
-Help CEO analyze financial data and prepare and forecast financial models to support decision-making processes
-Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice processing and vendor management.
-Help maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
-Establish, track and report on project progress and key performance indicators, including RPM, pageviews, and traffic, and earnings performance by page
-Ensure timely delivery of projects by coordinating with internal teams and external partners
-Be proactive and pitch in whatever necessary as is required by the business
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Intern Qualifications
-Strong interest in the media industry, publishing and content production
-Extreme attention to detail, with the willingness to be flexible in a unpredictable environment
-Clear communication, with the ability to ask questions and take initiative to find solutions
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This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.