To whom it may concern:
I have an excellent opportunity for your journalism and photojournalism students and those with an emphasis and interest in social media. I have a number of openings for internships in our Leader’s Training Course Public Affairs Office.
The internship is at Fort Knox, Ky., and is conducted from June 12 to Aug. 11. It is open only to students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors during the 2013-14 school year. Deadline for applications is Jan. 25.
The Public Affairs Office operates a daily website and produces stories, photos, multimedia shows and news releases in support of the course that is focused on cadets seeking enrollment in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, more commonly known as ROTC.
Interns are paid approximately $270 a week (tax-free) and given free housing in a local hotel. Of course, they’ll also receive a wealth of experience. Internships are for about 11 weeks. Further details are available upon request.
Journalists should have experience in news and feature writing, be able to write headlines and photo captions and have a working knowledge of the Associated Press Stylebook and copyediting. Photojournalists should be proficient in digital photography, know how to write photo captions and be able to juggle multiple assignments.
Social media applicants should have familiarity with varied social platforms and experience dialoguing professionally on those sites. They also will be required to use iPads to stream video of various course activities through the Leader’s Training Course website.
All applicants must have a driver’s license.
To apply, students can send their packets to me at steve.arel@usacc.army.mil. Packets will only be accepted electronically and should include a cover letter, resume and examples of work. Cover letters or resumes should clearly state the position for which they are applying.
If you or your students wish to contact me, my number is (502) 624-1842.
Sincerely,
Steve Arel
Public affairs officer
Leader’s Training Course