Mass Comm Internships

If you are interested, please send a note and a resume to Dixie Alexander (a VCU alumna) at dalexander@brandsync.com.

A national gourmet coffee company has signed an agreement with Arby's to be the premier coffee provider when Arby's open's their restaurants for breakfast nationwide.

Richmond is a test market because some of the investors live here. They are looking for interns to work the test marketing effort. The internships will be a great way to get introduced to account planning and to work on a national account.

November 2006

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Hrs/wk: 10-15

Reporting to: Christina Bagby, Marketing Manager
Please forward resume and writing sample to Christina Bagby by email at cbagby@richmond.com.

Unpaid internship that must be taken for three (3) hours credit
1427 West Main St
Richmond, VA 23220
p 804.355.4500
f 804.355.3110

Duties/Responsibilities:

•Assist with Public Relations function including creation and distribution of press releases as well as relationship management with local media contacts.

•Assist with Richmond.com promotional efforts such as trade shows, networking events, special movie screenings, and various partnership events with organizations such as the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association of Greater Richmond.

•Assist with the compilation and distribution of various marketing and sales reports each month.

•Assist with the communication between Richmond.com departments such as editorial and design.

•Assist in the creation and distribution of internal monthly marketing updates reflecting the activities of the marketing and sales department to the Board of Directors and other Richmond.com departments.

•Assist Sales Coordinator with various activities as they arise including preliminary work for guides and business prospecting.

Who is Richmond.com?
Richmond.com is the premiere online portal in the Greater Richmond, Virginia area. It reflects both the personality and interests of Richmond - in essence, it is Richmond online. With well over 300,000 unique visitors generating over 4.2 million pages of content viewed each month, Richmond.com has quickly proven it reflects both the personality and interests of the Richmond marketplace. It has fast become a favorite website for Richmonders as well as an invaluable resource for local advertisers seeking affordable, innovative ways to reach their target audience.

In addition to its online marketing services, Richmond.com also offers a variety of established services, including Internet access, Web site development and maintenance, domain name and hosting services, and e-commerce solutions.

November 2006

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Overview:
The Public Relations Intern assists with the planning, development, and execution of communications plans; helps manage VHDA’s internal and external communications and image; and completes other public relations duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Available to work 15-20 hours per week minimum
Available for a minimum of 6 months, prefer twelve months
Must be enrolled in school during entire internship
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better

Skills/Knowledge:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet Explorer

How Do I Apply?

To apply for an internship position, provide the following information:
• Two letters of reference from someone other than a family member or friend
• A current resume accompanied by a VHDA application. (Click here to view the application form)
• A 1.5 page essay that describes why you wish to pursue your career goals at VHDA
• Academic records/official transcript

Send all information to:
Internship Coordinator
Human Resources Division
Virginia Housing Development Authority
601 S. Belvidere Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Fax information to:
804-783-6750
Attention: Internship Coordinator

PR Internship Duties include:

Assist in the development and execution of plans, events, and activities that support VHDA communication goals and objectives.

Assist with the promotion of VHDA by writing articles, media advisories, news releases, or other documents deemed necessary for the successful completion of VHDA communications objectives.

Place calls to media to follow-up on news releases or other media contacts in an effort to secure coverage of a VHDA news item, activity, event, etc.

Research affordable housing articles and distribute them electronically to VHDA staff.

Work within a client-focused team setting, interacting with all departments within VHDA to get real-world experience and views of the collaborative nature of the business environment.

Other duties may be assigned. All duties should be executed in the spirit of PRSA
(Public Relations Society of America) professional guidelines.

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Application Process
Please send resume and specify time frame desired for internship to Trina Lee, Public Relations Manager, CarMax, Inc. 12800 Tuckahoe C reek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238 or trina_lee@carmax.com

Compensation and Hours:
$500 stipend paid at the end of the semester
20 hours per week required

Internship Work Duties
The public affairs intern will work with the CarMax Public Relations Manager, the CarMax Foundation Manager, and the New Store Marketing Manager. The public affairs intern will work on the following projects:

Public Relations
o Assisting with ongoing PR department projects: Writing and disseminating monthly “above and beyond� and staffing needs press releases, and assisting with the public affairs Web site.
o Assisting with media relations: Disseminate press materials for proactive local market PR programs and assist with follow up pitch calls to media who received press materials. Observing and supporting the Public Affairs Manager with interviews between CarMax experts and news reporters.
o Assistance on special projects: Research for media inquiries, proofreading documents, assisting with award entries.

CarMax Foundation
o Foundation Communications: Work with Foundation manager to create and coordinate materials for the Foundation Board. Copy and distribute board meeting books, schedule quarterly board meetings, regularly send articles of interest to Board and staff.
o Grants Management: Manage information and files pertaining to the CarMax Foundation grants program to ensure compliance with internal, legal and regulatory standards and policies.

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Part-Time

Responsibilities: Producing a range of written materials, including both academic and creative. The ideal candidate must have highly developed writing and editing skills and a passion for the mission of Karamah. Ability to write from a marketing and public relations point of view is a plus. An interest in and working knowledge of the international affairs arena is also a must.

Job Responsibilities/ Expectations
• Maintain and oversee website
• Manage the content of the website to ensure that it is updated and current
• Prepare and disseminate press releases
• Develop and edit a quarterly newsletter
• Manage database of contacts through a listserv
• Oversee forum communications
• Develop and deliver public relations story concepts and supporting content
• Promote marketing programs through the website, from marketing campaign concept to creative content development and program execution
• Express ideas clearly and concisely in writing
• Tailor written communication to effectively reach an audience

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Training begins in December
Position begins January

CONTACT: Bonnie.Talbert@lfg.com

Posted: November 2006

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Paid Internship!!

WWBT Channel 12

CONTACT:
Bonnie Talbert
Bonnie.Talbert@lfg.com

November 2006

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Send resumes to Dann Hall
E-mail at dann@hallpartners.com

A position is available for a creative, self-motivated designer with great communication and organizational skills. The applicant will support the department head and assist in the design of websites and other multimedia projects, as well as some print material. The applicant must know the MAC platform with functional knowledge of DreamWeaver , Flash , Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign , as well as knowledge of HTML, CSS and Actionscript. It would be beneficial for the applicant to also have experience with Final Cut or After Effects .

Hall + Partners Communication Architects is a well established full service advertising agency that is based 30 minutes south of Richmond in Petersburg. Our staff is made up of talented professionals with diverse expertise, and our team approach and positive work environment account for an exceptionally low turn-over rate in an industry where that is rare.

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