Journalism Jobs and Internships

The National Association of College Stores (NACS) is seeking a summer public relations intern to support the overall goals of the Public Relations department. Specific duties include: writing press releases and other publicity materials; and coordinating details for large-scale public relations campaigns. Schedule is flexible, but looking for commitment of 30-40 hours per week. Continue reading →

The United Way of Greater Toledo is looking for a marketing intern. More information is available here.

I have an excellent opportunity for your film or broadcasting students this summer. I have four 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.

Under guidance from the Public Affairs Office, each intern will produce at least one video covering participants’ experiences during the course that is focused on cadets seeking enrollment in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, more commonly known as ROTC. They also will produce a number of other shorter pieces on activities and people connected to the course. Interns will be responsible for shooting, editing and producing each video, and should possess sufficient skills to accomplish this task with minimal supervision.

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 11 weeks. Further details are available upon request.

Interns should have experience with shooting video in a documentary style, non-linear editing and have a working knowledge of producing video for DVD quality and posting to the Internet. Interns must be able to juggle multiple assignments.

All applicants must have a driver’s license.

Your students will gain valuable experience and have the opportunity to interact with college students from across the nation who are training to become Army officers.

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 a demo DVD of recent work. 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

The Center for Innovative Food Technology (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.

The marketing and communications department at CIFT will hire one interested student for an internship during the summer 2013 (May through August) term.

The following areas will be some of the responsibilities:

1) Write/edit content for printed materials including flyers, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, speaker bios, signage, etc.
2) Assist in maintaining large online database of contacts.
3) Event planning.
4) 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.
5) Research and evaluate potential marketing opportunities for CIFT.
6) Assist in maintaining timely website content.
7) Ensuring media list remains up to date.
8) Create media kits for CIFT events.
9) Assist marketing and communications department in various projects.
10) Perform other duties as directed (greeting guests at main desk, answering phones, handling mailings, organize mail, etc.).

We are limiting the program to one student during the summer 2013 term, so those interested 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.

Internship Description

The BGSU International Studies Program (ISP) is currently seeking a journalism/public relations intern for Spring semester 2013. The intern would work closely with both the Director and Secretary of the Program. Intern responsibilities include sending upcoming events and activities related to ISP to the secretary to post on the Program’s Facebook, writing related articles for Program’s blog and growing their social media presence; contacting and building alumni connections; creating an annual electronic alumni newsletter; planning, promoting and executing Program events, including those of the related student organization, International Studies Network. Interns 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 can 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.

Dates of Opening

Spring semester 2013—January 7 until May 3

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, Susan Gladieux at sgladie@bgsu.edu. If interested, please email as soon as possible.