JumpStart New Media Company FAQS

1. What company is eligible to apply for a JumpStart New Media consultant?
2. What kind of participants will be in the program”
3. How many projects can I submit and how many chosen?
4. Do I have to keep my consultant on permanently?
5. What kind of project is best?
6. How are projects and consultants matched?
7. How long should the project last?

1. What company is eligible to apply for a JumpStart New Media consultant?

JumpStart New Media is focused on helping individuals transition from traditional media careers into the digital media space, primarily into entrepreneurial start-up companies. All companies must be located within the five boroughs of New York City.

2. What kind of participants will be in the program”

JumpStart New Media participants will be individuals with at least three years’ experience in a traditional media company who have lost employment recently. Skill sets will vary, allowing different types of projects to be developed. Our experience with JumpStart NYC (aimed at the finance sector) suggests that we will attract a highly experienced and talented group, with perspective and management experience—high quality, free talent for your company.

3. How many projects can I submit and how many chosen?

Companies may put in multiple applications, depending on company need. The key is to have projects that will engage the high quality professional talent represented in the JumpStart group, and also provide sufficient time to engage the consultant.

4. Do I have to keep my consultant on permanently?

There is no obligation to create a full-time position, though we hope that sufficient value can be demonstrated that you might decide to keep the person with your organization. There were cases from JumpStart NYC where consultants were awarded a permanent placement.

5. What kind of project is best?

We recommend you look over the separate Project Guidelines page. This will help you to understand the types of skills that the JumpStart New Media consultants are likely to have. Many types of projects work in the JumpStart New Media program.

6. How are projects and consultants matched?

Once admitted to JumpStart New Media, the participants will have the chance to view the available projects and select five potential projects in priority order. We will then provide the participant bios and resumes to companies, aiming to find the best possible fit. Once the project assignment is made, we anticipate that the final decision on fit, and the final scope of the project, will be determined by the end of the first week of the project. If the fit is not good, we will do our best to create a better one.

7. How long should the project last?

200 hours spread over an 8-10 week period is what we anticipate. Some consultants might agree to spend more time, depending on the scope of the project and its potential for them. Projects selected will have gone through a selection process to maximize productivity and you will get the most out of your consultant.