Columbus Dispatch Summer Internships

Posted on October 30, 2015 by jfoust

The Columbus Dispatch is looking for summer interns to do general assignments on the city desk, public affairs desk and features desk. The 12-week internship is a full-time job and does pay. Experience from a previous internship with a daily or weekly newspaper, or substantial reporting work with a student publication is preferred. Please email Michelle Everhart with resume, cover letter and five clips by Nov. 9. Phone interviews will be set with potential candidates.

 

 Michelle Everhart

Assistant Public Affairs Editor

The Columbus Dispatch

(614) 461-5182 (office)

(614) 623-0732 (cell)

@meverhart26

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Center for Innovative Food Technology spring internship

Posted on October 30, 2015 by jfoust

The marketing and communications department at the Center for Innovative Food Technology  will hire one interested student for a spring 2016 internship.

CIFT, based in Toledo, Ohio, is a developer and provider of technical innovations and solutions for the food processing, agribusiness and agricultural sectors of the economy in our region, our state and beyond.  These innovations and solutions are developed in order to enhance the economic performance of the food processing and agricultural sectors.

The following areas will be some of the responsibilities of the intern:

  • Write/edit content for printed materials including flyers, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, speaker bios, signage, etc.
  • Assist in maintaining large online database of contacts.
  • Event planning.
  • Organize and maintain news clippings and photo file (scan newspapers, websites to clip/photocopy articles pertaining to CIFT and/or the industry in general); maintain news binders and filing system for easy access to CIFT employees; create monthly media/advertising reports.
  • Research and evaluate potential marketing opportunities for CIFT.
  • Assist in maintaining timely website content.
  • Ensuring media list remains up to date.
  • Create media kits for CIFT events.
  • Assist marketing and communications department in various projects.
  • Perform other duties as directed (greeting guests at main desk, answering phones, handling mailings, organize mail, etc.).

This position does pay an hourly rate. The program is limited to one student during the summer 2014 term.

Interested students should email a résumé to Jim Konecny at jkonecny@ciftinnovation.org.

Applicants should possess effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrated computer literacy.  In addition, applicants should be able to demonstrate a working understanding of marketing and communications.

 

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Toledo Business Journal Spring 2016 Internship

Posted on October 27, 2015 by kellyat

The Toledo Business Journal is seeking an intern for the Spring 2016 semester to assist with producing our monthly newspaper. Tasks involve transcribing telephone interviews into a typewritten document, copyediting press releases, retouching photos using Photoshop, and some data entry. Interns will also research a business news story for one of our special sections, which will be published with their byline.

Candidates should have their own computer and be able to come into our office, located at 5301 Southwyck Blvd., for at least two hours twice a week. This schedule is extremely flexible to accommodate classes and other activities, but it is a good opportunity to gain professional experience.

Interested students should send a resume and writing samples to editor@toledobiz.com, to be followed by an interview.

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Lansing Paper Hiring Active Lifestyle Reporter

Posted on October 27, 2015 by kellyat

Alumnus Alex Alusheff shared news of an opening at the Lansing [Michigan] State Journal where he works. Alusheff posted on the BG News Alumni Facebook page: “The Lansing State Journal is looking for an active lifestyle reporter. Basically you get to write about canoeing, biking and anything fun going on in the region. Good pay, good benefits and you can work a few desks over from me.”

Description:

The Lansing State Journal is looking for a reporter who wants to be a part of and report on Greater Lansing’s active lifestyles community. This reporter will focus on stories about Michiganders on the go, including recreational/individual sports such as running, cycling, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, yoga, etc. The beat also includes health news, initiatives in Greater Lansing and the roles health and fitness play in individual and community well-being. The reporter will be expected to deliver a mix of daily, mid-level and deeper enterprise stories. Social media and basic photo and video skills required.

Qualified candidates will have:

  • Bachelor’s in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
  • Experience with news reporting on multiple platforms.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and work samples by email to sangel@j.com.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(k), health, dental, three weeks paid vacation and more.

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Twinsburg Weekly Paper Hiring a Reporter

Posted on October 27, 2015 by kellyat

The Twinsburg Bulletin weekly newspaper is seeking a full-time news reporter. The Bulletin’s reporter is responsible for writing everything from feature stories to investigative pieces to covering government meetings. Duties include covering public meetings, feature writing, breaking news, website updates and social media updates. The ideal candidate has strong content skills as well as solid news judgment, and will compose stories for clarity with excellent grammar and spelling. Additionally, the reporter will utilize social media and post fresh content for readers who choose to receive their local information online including Facebook and Twitter users who seek breaking news updates, interesting facts and community statistics.

Requirements for qualified candidates: bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field. Ability to work a flexible schedule, with night, weekend and holiday work required. Ability to work with Mac computers. Ability to meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal skills with emphasis on spelling, grammar, punctuation and AP style. Capable of effective and independent problem solving with excellent follow-through. Highly organized with attention to detail.

Interested candidates should send resumes and writing samples to Erica Peterson, Executive Editor, P.O. Box 5199, Kent, OH 44240 or via email to epeterson@recordpub.com.

 

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On-campus PR Internship with International Studies Program for Spring Semester

Posted on October 20, 2015 by kellyat

The BGSU International Studies Program is currently seeking a public relations intern for Spring Semester 2016. The intern will work closely with both the Director and Secretary of the Program. Intern responsibilities include updating and maintaining the Program’s Facebook, Blog, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts while growing their social media presence; contacting and building alumni connections; creating a quarterly alumni newsletter; planning, promoting and executing Program events, including those of the related student organization, International Studies Network. Intern will gain valuable experience in social media, event planning and publicizing, plus have the flexibility to create, plan and execute their own projects or campaigns under supervision.

The internship may be used as course credit, and to fulfill the on-campus internship requirement for Journalism and Public Relations Majors. The internship is unpaid and would range from 6-10 hours per week.

Spring Semester 2016: January 11 through May 6, 2016

Application Process
Please provide a copy of your résumé and a recommendation letter from a Journalism and Public Relations Department faculty member. An interview will also be scheduled with the Director of the International Studies Program.

Contact Process
Please contact International Studies Program Secretary, Lisa Sokoloski at sokolol@bgsu.edu. If interested, please email as soon as possible.

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Paid Internships in Washington, D.C.

Posted on September 28, 2015 by jfoust

The Scripps Howard Foundation is looking for curious, energetic college juniors and seniors studying print, broadcast and multimedia journalism to report from Washington during the spring and summer terms. Interns are paid a stipend and provided free housing in furnished apartments. Continue reading →

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Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on September 25, 2015 by jfoust

It’s the only National Wildlife Refuge in Ohio.  It’s home to the only federally designated wilderness in the Buckeye state – the largest heron rookery in the US Great Lakes.  And it’s right next door to the state wildlife management area recently designated by USA Today as the best place in North America to watch birds during spring migration.

Refuge staff manages more than 10,000 acres of wildlife habitat along the southwestern shore of Lake Erie between Toledo and Cleveland.  They operate a large and modern visitor center on State Route 2 – open every day.

We haven’t been telling our stories – but we have lots of them.  Stories about dedicated staff and volunteers, the drama of endangered plants and animals, and the thrill of scientific discovery outdoors.

We need help, and we’re asking your Public Relations and Journalism Department students and faculty to consider collaborating with us to develop and place our stories in the traditional media and on the internet.

 

Heidi Hughes

419-898-0014

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Boston Globe Summer Internships

Posted on September 18, 2015 by jfoust

The Boston Globe runs one of the top programs in the nation, inviting interns to work as staffers for a summer.  The 12-week program gives students a chance to work for a major metropolitan paper, covering a variety of stories in our Metro, Business, Living/ Arts, Health/Science and Sports sections, as well as shooting photos and video, designing pages and graphics for print and online, and copy editing. Continue reading →

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Capital Semester in Political Journalism

Posted on September 15, 2015 by kellyat

CAPITAL SEMESTER – POLITICAL JOURNALISM TRACK
WASHINGTON, D.C.
www.DCinternships.org/CSPJ
EARLY DEADLINE: October 1, 2015
FINAL DEADLINE: November 5, 2015

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive journalism and communications internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by top policy experts and journalists. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides undergraduate students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

  • Houston Chronicle
  • K-global Public Relations
  • Kipling News Service
  • NBC Nightly News
  • Politics Magazine
  • Radio America
  • Voice of America
  • The Washington Examiner
  • WJLA ABC 7 News
  • WTOP News Radio

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

  • Internships – Competitive placements with print and broadcast media outlets as well as PR and communications firms
  • Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
  • Classes – Full-time course load in accredited by George Mason University
  • Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy experts and working journalists
  • Site Briefings – At USA Today, the Newseum, World Bank, State Department and U.S. Capitol
  • Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
  • Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
  • Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need and over 75 percent of students receive scholarship funding

EARLY DEADLINE – 5 percent discount

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of November 5, 2015. Students are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of October 1, 2015 to receive a 5 percent discount on their tuition balance as well as priority internship placement. Detailed information on the program and an online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CSPJ.

Contact: Matthew Phister, Capital Semester Coordinator at mphister@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.

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