Mass Comm Internships

Contact:
Amy Garelick, Promotions Manager,
413 Stuart Circle, Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23220,
(804) 353-7200 x18 Amy.A.Garelick@abc.com

The Walt Disney Company’s Radio Disney

Type of internship
Promotions/Special Events OR Production (2 available)

Description of Organization
Radio Disney is a family radio station owned and operated by the Walt Disney Company. We specialize in the creation and on-site implementation of family friendly special events in the Richmond area.

Intern Responsibilities
Interns will shadow both Promotions Manager and Station Manager in their day to day duties assisting in the creation of promotions and special events. Production interns will work hand-in-hand with the promotions manager to create Disney branded on-air commercials, promos, and PSAs.

Intern Qualifications (Junior or Senior, required skills/software, etc.)
Junior or Senior only. Production interns must have basic knowledge of Adobe Audition.

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Unpaid
Located at One Monument Ave Building – 2 minutes from campus

How To Contact
Contact Amy Garelick by email or phone – send resume via email if available.

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Lauren Turner
Human Resources
4951 Lakebrook Drive, Suite 500
Glen Allen, VA 23060
804-747-3143
Lauren.Turner@hrh.com

Liz Cougot
AVP, Director of Communications
804- 747-3120
Liz.Cougot@hrh.com

How to contact
Email is strongly recommended. Send resume/cover letter and feel free to attach letters of recommendation and work samples as well. Postal service is second best alternative for submitting your materials for consideration.

Description of Organization
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs is the eighth largest insurance intermediary in the United States, with over 120 offices throughout the United States and London. We at HRH help clients manage their risks in property and casualty, employee benefits, professional liability, and other areas of specialized exposure. In addition, HRH offers a full range of personal and corporate financial products and services.

Intern Responsibilities
Design and layout of the images used in a variety of creative projects, including presentations, brochures, advertisements, direct mail, corporate identify and collateral/promotional materials that meet the brand strategy as well as line of business leader demands.

Intern Qualifications
• Student or graduate in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing or similar field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and QuarkXPress; knowledge of web design applications a plus
• Strong sense of design and creative ability to implement ideas
• Understanding of the printing process and design limitations
• Good customer service, communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong Time/ Organizational/ Project Management skills
• Ability to communicate abstract concepts verbally to team members and management members
• Excellent written/ communication/ listening and decision making skills
• Working knowledge with copywriting and proofing/editing
• Strong ability to multi-task multiple projects

Other: This is a 2 to 3 month paid internship beginning as soon as a qualified intern is identified. This position will be in the corporate office located in Glen Allen/Innsbrook area, west of Richmond. There is a possibility of it becoming permanent for the right candidate. It’s a tremendous opportunity for someone who would like to “cut their teeth� in creative and graphic design. We’re looking for fresh ideas and will give this person the opportunity to develop their creative talents.

Posted: August 2006

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Heather Hanye
Focused Marketing Specialist
WRIC-TV8
301 Arboretum Place
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 330-8872 Office
hhanye@wric.com

This internship offers a great deal of hands on training and numerous contacts.

Description:
WRIC-TV8, Richmond’s ABC affiliate television station is expecting interviews for an intern in their Internet Marketing and Sales Department. This internship is offered year round. Hours are flexible. This is an unpaid internship and is only available to a current student who would receive credit from their university.

General Job Duties:
• Work directly with our Internet Focused Marketing Specialist to create and develop new web-based initiatives.
• Expand on current web-based projects.
• Prospect and assist in client-based presentations.

Qualifications:
• Strong internet skills
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Able to work along as well as part of a team

August 2006

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Applicants should e-mail a resume and writing sample to aridolphi@msv.org. For more information, please contact Amy Ridolphi at 804.377.1025.

The MSV is located at 2924 Emerywood Parkway, Suite 300, Richmond, Va. 23226.

This unpaid internship is offered year round with flexible hours.

Description of organization:
The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) is a state-wide professional organization representing 8,500 physician members. MSV supports the needs of Virginia’s physician community in the areas of patient care, issue advocacy, health policy, insurance, etc. MSV includes two affiliated organizations, the MSV Foundation (MSVF) and the MSV Insurance Center (MSVIC).

Intern responsibilities:
• Research and write articles for MSV’s monthly newsletter, weekly E-News and website.
• Write and distribute press releases.
• Update and maintain media contact list.
• Assist with general marketing and communications efforts.

Desired qualifications:
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Basic computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop helpful.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

August 2006

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Contact:
Department of Public Works
City Hall
900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
www.richmondgov.com

Paid Internship Opportunity

Here’s a chance to get great, hands-on experience working for one of the City’s largest and
busiest departments. The Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining City infrastructure
including traffic engineering, roadway maintenance, Animal Care and Control, graffiti
removal and much more.

One paid intership position is available to a qualified candidate who is eager to learn and available
to work at least 10 to 20 hours a week. The selected undergraduate candidate will earn
$9.90 per hour and will:

1.) Learn the responsibilities of a public information officer in a government agency
2.) Write articles for employee newsletter and Intranet site
3.) Clip news coverage and maintain coverage database
4.) Create promotional materials for public education campaigns
5. ) Assist with development and posting of bulletin boards
6.) Attend Department meetings to learn/understand how the Department operates
7.) Write and distribute road closing and new employee press releases
8.) Answer phones, respond to media inquires (BUT don’t serve as spokesperson), direct
callers to appropriate units
9.) Shadow on media interviews and meetings
10.) Manage bi-weekly reports for the Mayor’s Office and Administration

The selected candidate will be professional, detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced
enviroment. Interested candidates should contact Britt Drewes at 804-646-0524. You will be
required to submit an Internship Application, one writing sample, proof of Fall registration and
grades from the previous semester.

Listed, August 2006

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Contact:
Andrew D. Strickert
Interim Director of Football Operations /
Assistant Director of Football Operations,
Most Valuable Network, LLC [mostvaluablenetwork.com]
andrew.strickert@mostvaluablenetwork.com

Most Valuable Network is currently looking for a columnist for our Washington Redskins website.

I was wondering if any of your journalism students might be interested in this
opportunity. It will, of course, help someone interested in sports journalism
get some practical experience and will look good on their resume. (You may
elect to also give course credit for this work.)

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of NFL football in general and
the Washington Redskins in particular, have good writing skills, and will be
able to write an article at least once a week.

If interested, please email me a sample article, just to give me an idea of how much they know about Redskins football and to see their writing ability. This sample article could be about the offseason program, draft, player analysis, outlook for this season, or any similar Redskins-related topic.

Listed, August 2006

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Contact:
Theresa House
Public Relations Coordinator
American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter
420 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Office: 804.780.2297
Cell: 804.396.0186
bairdtr@usa.redcross.org
www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org

Job Description: PR Intern, American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter
The Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking a public relations intern for the fall semester. Interns for the American Red Cross will assist the Public Relations Department in several ways, including, but not limited to: photography, special events, media relations, drafting press releases, updating the Chapter's website, representing the Chapter in the community, and creating articles to be published in the quarterly newsletter. Interns will learn interviewing skills, media relations tactics, and will gain valuable writing experience while working for one of the world's oldest and most respected nonprofit organizations.
This internship is an incredible networking opportunity and resume builder. At the conclusion of the internship, the participant will have several examples of work to add to their portfolio. Strong writing skills a must! Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Tracy Baird at bairdtr@usa.redcross.org by August 25.

Listed, August 2006

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Contact:
Sue Williams and Colleagues
2700 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23223
644-3946 (telephone) 644-3834 (fax) colleaguesinc@earthlink.net

Public Relations Internship
Description:

New Founders Press is committed to educating and informing the public about positive public policy through the creation, publication and distribution of all forms of media, for adults and children, including scholarly works, non-fiction and fiction.

With the launching of New Founders Press, we are looking for an intern to assist in a major international marketing promotion of our first publication, the novel, Destiny Unveiled. The promotion will include implementing a marketing plan targeting a wide variety of media and retail outlets.

Sylvia Clute, the author of Destiny Unveiled, holds an MA in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, a Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law, an MA in Public Administration from the University of California at Berkeley, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Colorado.

Duties of Public Relations Intern:

1. assisting with research of target markets within these categories – newspapers, print and web magazines, libraries, bookstores, talk show hosts, trade shows and other sources.
2. assisting with mailing list database entry and distribution of press releases to the identified target markets, and with the production of promotional materials, including a press kit.
3. assisting with maintaining files of press coverage achieved.

Qualifications applicants should possess:

1. Computer skills – preferably comfortable with Macintosh and select graphics programs.
2. Eagerness to be immersed in the fast paced, multi-faceted Public Relations business.
3. Understanding and appreciation of industry requirements, in order to achieve successful Public Relations campaigns, such as providing editors with appropriate/timely materials and meeting deadlines.

This is an unpaid internship. Lunch will be provided and hours are flexible. Applicants should send resume and a reference to the Marketing Director:

Sue Williams and Colleagues
2700 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23223
644-3946 (telephone) 644-3834 (fax) colleaguesinc@earthlink.net

Listed, August 2006

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