$5,000 Scholarship Opportunity for Graduate &Undergraduate Journalism &Communications Majors of Greek American Heritage

Posted on February 2, 2011 by lingfang

Journalism and communications majors at the graduate and undergraduate level who are of Greek American heritage may apply for annual scholarships given in the amount of $5,000 in memory of Peter Agris, the late founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle. The non-renewable grants have been offered by the Alpha Omega Council of New England and the Agris family for the last 19 years.
Criteria for candidates includes: Greek American heritage; current full-time enrollment as a journalism or communications major at the graduate or undergraduate level in an accredited college or university in the United States; active participation in school, community, church organizations; a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need.
Candidates may view The Peter Agris Journalism Scholarships Facebook page and download an application on the Alpha Omega Council’s website at www.alphaomegacouncil.com. The following items must be returned by email to nancyasavage@gmail.com or by mail to The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships Committee, c/o Nancy Agris Savage, 9 Nonesuch Drive, Natick, MA 01760 by no later than March 1, 2011: 1) completed application; 2) current transcript; 3) required essay and 4) copies of any published articles or other professional materials that would enhance the application.
Questions may be directed to nancyasavage@gmail.com.

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Red Cross internship possibility

Posted on February 2, 2011 by lingfang

The Red Cross Board for Wood County is looking for an intern from BGSU to volunteer some time. For more information about the job description.

Shelly Konz
Business Development/Marketing

(419) 931-2054 Office
(419) 467-0577 Cell

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Catholic Chronicle Internship

Posted on January 26, 2011 by lingfang

The Catholic Chronicle, a newspaper publication of the Diocese of Toledo, is
accepting applications for interns for the spring and fall semesters of
2011. An internship begun in mid-spring may continue through May or June for
the current semester. Interns would write one news article per publication,
which equates to about one article every two weeks. While this is an unpaid
internship, staff would work with the intern to help him or her further
develop reporting skills. Interested applicants may send a cover letter and
resume to Angela Kessler, editor, at akessler@toledodiocese.org.

—
Andrea Slivka
Reporter
Catholic Chronicle
419-244-6711, ext. 139

On the Web: http://www.catholicchronicle.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CatholicChronicle
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CathChronicle

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$3000 Scholarship Available for Broadcast Majors

Posted on January 26, 2011 by lingfang

The Ohio Association of Broadcasters, through its Ohio Broadcasters Foundation, offers the Ohio Broadcasters Scholarship for students enrolled at a four-year college or university in Ohio. One of these scholarships is designated for a minority or female student. Complete information on applying for these scholarships is provided at the link below.
To apply for the Ohio Broadcasters Scholarship, students must be enrolled at a four-year college or university in Ohio. Applicants must have as their major or minor a program of instruction that emphasizes radio or television broadcasting or communications.

For more information on this scholarship, please go here.

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Bloguin Seeks Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns Bloggers

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lingfang

We are currently looking for writers for two positions, to blog about the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians, and I wondered if any of your students might be interested. This will be an excellent opportunity for someone who would love to blog about their favorite team while gaining practical experience, developing their craft as a writer and creating a body of work.

The ideal candidates will have good writing skills and will write regularly and with fresh content year round, including the offseason. Writing/blogging experience is preferred but we are willing to accept the right person who has a vision for a great blog and demonstrates the ability and desire to accomplish that goal.

Interested students may apply by sending a sample article to me by email. The sample should be included in-text within the email rather than as an attachment. The sample article may be about anything related to the team, such as a recap of a previous game, an outlook on a particular player or position group, a take on current events, etc. Links to existing articles from a personal blog or other source may be used in lieu of a writing sample.

Here are some frequently asked questions and here is more information about us. To see what some of our blogs look like, here are a few of our NFL blogs you might want to check out.

Redskins Hog Heaven
18 to 88
Thoughts From the Dark Side
Seahawk Addicts
Total Titans

All of the pages and sites hyperlinked above, as well as our entire blog roster, can also be directly accessed from our home page at bloguin.com.

Please feel free to contact me if you or your students have any questions. Thank you for your assistance in making your students aware of this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Andrew Strickert
NFL Recruitment Manager

http://www.bloguin.com

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Paid Communications Internship

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lingfang

osition Title: Communications Intern
Position Description: Airport Trade Group Seeks Communications Student for
Paid Summer Internship Summer 2011

The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), an aviation trade association based in Washington, D.C., is seeking an energetic and ambitious individual for a paid internship in its Communications and Marketing Department. This is a wonderful opportunity for interested candidates to receive a solid background in many aspects of public relations and communications and to experience working at an association. The association represents virtually all of the major airports in the U.S. and Canada.

Learn more about ACI-NA at www.acina.org.

Duties will include:
• Assisting the Department with social media efforts: maintaining the Facebook page; Tweeting; filming/posting YouTube channel clips; blogging;
• Writing press releases and responding to media inquiries;
• Writing and editing various articles for association publications;
• Assisting with annual ACI-NA Marketing and Communications Contest

Preferred intern candidates will:
• Be a rising junior or senior at an accredited college/university currently pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, and/or journalism;
• Have experience in various aspects of social media in the business setting (i.e. blogging, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube);
• Have strong technical skills;
• Have an interest in a fast-paced environment working on a variety of projects and programs related to transportation and aviation;
• Enjoy working in a medium-sized office (37 staff) in downtown Washington (18th and K Streets, NW);
• Able to live in the Washington, D.C. metro area, preferably near a metro station or bus line;
• Have a desire to be mentored and to complete a portfolio for future employers;
• Be interested in working in a three-person Communications and Marketing Department that supports the other departments’ communications goals.

CRITERIA:
Looking for journalism or marketing students
If you have the unique combination of AVIATION interests and marketing/journalism/public relations, you could be the perfect fit.

Note: These positions have traditionally gone to students from D.C. colleges. HOWEVER, if you are a D.C. area resident and attending BGSU this would be a great opportunity to earn money ($1,000 per month) and live at home. Apply early to get an interview while you are home on winter break or schedule interview while on spring break. Be the first Falcon to apply!

The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), is an aviation trade association based in Washington, D.C. The association represents virtually all of the major airports in the U.S. and Canada.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Thomas J. Smith at tsmith@aci-na.org by March 1. Put ‘Comm-Marketing Summer Intern’ in the subject line

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STUDY MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE THIS SUMMER!

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lingfang

June 23-July 23, 2011
Do you dream of becoming a foreign correspondent? Do you want to learn multimedia storytelling skills? Do both this summer and have the time of your life with the multimedia journalism program in Perpignan, France co-sponsored by San Francisco State University and the Institute for Education in International Media (ieiMedia).

The program is open to English-speaking students from all colleges and universities, as well as recent graduates. Instruction is in English (except French classes) and students work with interpreters to report and shoot their stories. Preference is given to journalism, media, film or mass communication majors and students with experience on a college or professional publication.

Students spend four weeks studying international reporting, blogging, multimedia storytelling and videojournalism — as well as French language and culture — and report on the community of Perpignan, a charming Catalan city near the Spanish border. They then create a multimedia website about the city (see last year’s project here).
About Perpignan

Perpignan lies in the sunny Languedoc region of southwestern France, 8 miles west of the Mediterranean and 19 miles north of the Spanish border, within sight of the Pyrénées. The city, which passed back and forth between French and Spanish rule over the centuries, features a charming, pedestrian-friendly historic quarter; a daily market; several arts festivals in the summer and lively night life. Watch the fireworks shot over a 14th century fortress on the 14th of July (Bastille Day). Try escargots and other regional specialties at the local tapas bars and sip coffee at the sidewalk cafes. Lovely Mediterranean beach towns like Collioure and Argelès-sur-Mer are just a short bus or train ride away.

Features of the program:

Study with top international journalism professionals who have worked in France, Mexico, Australia, Italy and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Live in air-conditioned studio apartments with free Internet access, kitchenettes and private baths in a modern hotel
Study French at a respected language academy (students are divided into two groups — beginner and intermediate; other accommodations can be made for students fluent in French)
Travel on two free three-day weekends to nearby beach towns, the French Riviera, Barcelona, Paris or other cities in France or Spain
Tour French media outlets and local historic and cultural attractions
Program fee: $4,995 plus airfare (includes tuition, housing, ground transportation, equipment, cultural activities).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Feb. 1, 2011. Students are encouraged to apply early since the program may fill before that. Late applications will be considered if spots are available.

Click here for more information and application.

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Two Positions at Chronicle-Tribune, Marion, IN

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lingfang

We are currently looking for a business and education reporter. Our business reporter is moving to another paper in about a week and my last day as the education reporter will be Feb. 2. I decided to take another job not because I was unhappy where I am currently at but because I was offered a better opportunity. This is a great opportunity for a new reporter because they will have the chance to report on several big issues while still being able to write features and fluff.

If you would be interested and qualified for either position send your resume and clips to David Penticuff, editor, at dpenticuff@chronicle-tribune.com. The positions are also on JournalismJobs I believe.

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Department of Journalism and Public Relations Scholarships

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lingfang

The Department of Journalism and Public Relations is currently seeking applicants for our annual scholarship awards. Awards range from $100 to the prestigious Currier Rising Junior and Rising Senior scholarships of $4000 each. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 25. You can find information and application material here.

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Washington Media Scholars Foundation

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lingfang

The Washington Media Scholars Foundation creates scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities for college students interested in public policy media strategy, research and management. The organization coordinates three programs of varying intensity to carry out this mission:

1. Media Scholars Program. Beginning with the Media Plan Case Competition, the Media Scholars Program identifies talented undergraduates from across the country and brings the finalists to Washington, DC for a week of networking and out-of-the-classroom educational opportunities with organizations such as Google, Politico, CNN and the Wall Street Journal. At a Networking Reception held at the Newseum, the foundation distributes $10,000 in scholarship awards.

2. The Media Mentors Program provides students with an experienced advocate who provides insight into making the most of your undergraduate experience to benefit your entry into the job market. Opened to students in their sophomore year and above, this program has a streamlined rolling application process, easing the administrative burden for busy students.

3. An additional Scholarship Program will launch in the summer of 2011. Details made available in the spring of 2011.

In the past, participating students have majored in advertising, marketing, public relations, political science and even astrophysics. Some have found work in Washington, DC immediately post-graduation, and others have found work closer to their home universities.

Please visit www.mediascholars.org to register your interest.

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