Mass Comm Internships

USA TODAY LIVE is now accepting applications from students interested in interning during the Fall 2008 semester. Positions are available at the McLean, VA headquarters as well as our New York City bureau. Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter and demo reel (if available) to Jamie Smith. See contact information and description below.

USA TODAY LIVE

Internship Description

Contact Information:
Jamie Smith
Video Coordinator
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean , VA 22108
(703)854-7611
Fax- (703)854-2131
jsmith@usatoday.com

Description of intern assignments:

Intern tasks vary from day to day. Opportunities include marketing , writing for TV, research, setting up interviews, logging, archiving and requesting video, making phone calls, copies and sending packages.

The intern will gain a basic understanding of all roles required to produce and deliver television shows based on the newspaper content. Our staff will assign tasks and projects on a daily or weekly basis.

Qualifications:

· Strong writing and research skills

· Effective written and verbal communication

· Good attitude with the desire and ability to learn quickly.

Internship objectives:

· To learn the different elements involved in producing national broadcast products for air.

· To learn and contribute to the ways multi-media convergence can evolve and grow at the Nation’s newspaper.

The trainee will gain a solid understanding of how television is produced and delivered and how different platforms add dimension to the stories being told. The trainee will learn about writing for television and how to visualize and produce a complete broadcast quality product.

Hands-on training with regular feedback helps one to understand the demands of the job within the actual fast-paced, deadline oriented work environment. It will hone decision-making skills and news judgment.

This is an unpaid internship for school credit. You will be asked to provide documentation from your school showing that you will receive school credit for successful completion of this internship. The work schedule is flexible.

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Marketing Internship Program:

Richmond magazine is accepting applications for marketing internships in the spring (Jan. through May), summer (June through August.) and fall (Sept. through Dec.) The deadline for spring applications is Dec. 8; summer applications are due April 1; fall applications are due September 5th.

Responsibilities:
Marketing interns will gain firsthand experience in the promotion of Richmond magazine. Interns may be asked to do research, assist in setting up and staffing promotional events, work with our circulation manager, and help out with other office duties.

Qualifications:
A background in marketing, public relations, or communications; must be well-organized, reliable and resourceful; must be computer proficient in Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer. Three month commitment of 20 hours minimum per month is required.

Application:
Internships are not paid. Interns must receive college credit, and will be acknowledged in the magazine's masthead.

If you’re a quick-learner, enjoy a fast pace, like to pitch in whenever and wherever, can manage a variety of tasks and be diligent about the details, please mail or fax your resume and cover letter, or send via email to:

Debbie McCaffrey
Marketing Director
Richmond magazine
2201 W. Broad Street, Suite 105
Richmond, VA 23220-2022
E-mail: debbiem@richmag.com

No phone calls please.

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VCU School of Mass Communications - Web Writer
Looking for a flexible gig that allows you to earn credit and pump of your web writing skills? The VCU School of Mass Communications is seeking an intern to serve as a writer for its web site. This two-credit internship will begin in September 2008 and conclude in December 2008.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The web writer works with Mass Comm staff and faculty to plan and write content for the web site’s home page and News You Can Use blog, as well as deepening and developing content for the pages within the web site. This position reports to the School of Mass Communications’ web coordinator. Both the web coordinator and the intern work remotely, and on their own equipment and telephone.

QUALIFICATIONS
The web writer works mostly remotely, occasionally coming on-site to collaborate with Mass Comm faculty and staff. Qualifications include:
* Full-time or part-time Mass Comm student
* Demonstrated ability to write for the Web site—you’ll need to show samples of your work
* Strong interpersonal, communications and writing skills
* Faculty recommendation—only responsive and self-directed students will be successful in this role, so please be prepared to secure a faculty recommendation attesting to your work ethic
* Persistence in gathering content for the web
* Initiative and ability to work independently
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
* An e-mail address and telephone number where you can be reached easily (and sometimes frequently)
* Your own computer equipment and appropriate software
* Some experience with HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash or Photoshop is a plus, but it’s not required
* Photography experience is a plus, but it’s not required

HOW TO APPLY
We’ll accept resumes until we find the right candidate, so apply as soon as you can! Your first step is to send your resume and writing samples to the contact listed below. We’ll let you know if you also need to provide a faculty recommendation.

Apply to:
Theresa House, Web Coordinator
theresa.house@comcast.net

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The Colonial Athletic Association is accepting applications for an Intern for Video Creative Services. The full-time, ten month position has a starting date of September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Stipend is $1,200 per month and includes health insurance. Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, resume and three references to: Pete Hock, Colonial Athletic Association, 8625 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229-6349. Email address: phock@caasports.com. Applications will be accepted until Monday, July 28th, 5:00 PM. The CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Visit us at www.caasports.com.

Located in Richmond, Virginia, the Colonial Athletic Association is a 12-member NCAA Division I conference that sponsors championships in 22 sports. Members include the University of Delaware, Drexel University, George Mason University, Georgia State University, Hofstra University, James Madison University, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Northeastern University, Old Dominion University, Towson University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the College of William & Mary.

CAA INTERN FOR VIDEO CREATIVE SERVICES

Responsibilities
1. Log various football and basketball tapes for highlight purposes.
2. Record and archive weekly football and basketball coaches’ teleconferences for conference website.
3. Create and update television promos and other video related material for CAA website.
4. Assist in sponsor commercial dubbing for CAA television broadcasts.
5. Support staff with shooting and editing of various CAA Championship videos for website throughout fall, winter and spring months.
6. Provide assistance with post-season awards and highlight videos.
7. Weekend and evening hours will be part of position during several championships.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Commissioner for Broadcast Services.

Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree required. A background in media communications, video production and/or television production is strongly desired.
2. Knowledge of Adobe Final Cut, Photoshop and Audition software as well as Microsoft Office.
3. Familiarity with camera functions and basic television production operations.
4. Able to handle multiple projects at once with ability to work independently and efficiently on time-sensitive projects.

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School of Mass Communications
Virginia Commonwealth University
Public Relations Internship

Description of Organization:
The School of Mass Communications offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in advertising, public relations and journalism. It is part of the College of Humanities and Sciences at VCU. The School enrolls almost 1,200 undergraduates and 250 graduate students, and has a full-time faculty of 20 with as many as 20 professional practitioners teaching part-time as adjuncts. The School’s 4,200 alumni work all over the country and even internationally in advertising, public relations and journalism.

General duties of the Public Relations Intern:
• Research and write news and feature stories and personal profiles for the School’s twice-yearly alumni newsletter that is distributed both by mail in hard copy format and electronically.
• Take or obtain photos to illustrate alumni newsletter stories.
• Design and prepare for printing invitations to alumni and professional friends of the School to School events.
• Assist the School’s Assistant Director for Development and the College of Humanities and Sciences’ Director of Development with outreach to alumni.

Qualifications applicants should possess:
• Strong writing skills, particularly in journalism and public relations formats.
• Ability to work under and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, depending on the circumstances.
• An understanding of appropriate business environment and behavior.
• Must have completed MASC 323 and MASC 333 or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Availability and compensation:
This internship is available in Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Preference will be given to applicants who wish to earn 3 credits and thus would work approximately 15 hours per week. The intern’s supervisor will be a full-time faculty member.

The student chosen for this internship will receive $500, credited to the student’s VCU account.

How to apply:
Please e-mail jvturk@vcu.edu to apply. In your e-mail message, state clearly why you feel you are qualified for this internship and in which semester you wish to hold this internship. Attach as Word documents your resume and 3 samples of your writing (news releases, news or feature stories for newsletters, brochure copy, fact sheet, etc.). Be sure your resume includes the names and telephone contact information for 3 professional references.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
INTERN FOR VIDEO CREATIVE SERVICES

The Colonial Athletic Association is accepting applications for an Intern for Video Creative Services. The full-time, ten month position has a starting date of September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Stipend is $1,200 per month and includes health insurance. Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, resume and three references to: Pete Hock, Colonial Athletic Association, 8625 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229-6349. Email address: phock@caasports.com. Applications will be accepted until Monday, July 28th, 5:00 PM. The CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Visit us at www.caasports.com.

Located in Richmond, Virginia, the Colonial Athletic Association is a 12-member NCAA Division I conference that sponsors championships in 22 sports. Members include the University of Delaware, Drexel University, George Mason University, Georgia State University, Hofstra University, James Madison University, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Northeastern University, Old Dominion University, Towson University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the College of William & Mary.

CAA INTERN FOR VIDEO CREATIVE SERVICES

Responsibilities
1. Log various football and basketball tapes for highlight purposes.
2. Record and archive weekly football and basketball coaches’ teleconferences for conference website.
3. Create and update television promos and other video related material for CAA website.
4. Assist in sponsor commercial dubbing for CAA television broadcasts.
5. Support staff with shooting and editing of various CAA Championship videos for website throughout fall, winter and spring months.
6. Provide assistance with post-season awards and highlight videos.
7. Weekend and evening hours will be part of position during several championships.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Commissioner for Broadcast Services.

Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree required. A background in media communications, video production and/or television production is strongly desired.
2. Knowledge of Adobe Final Cut, Photoshop and Audition software as well as Microsoft Office.
3. Familiarity with camera functions and basic television production operations.
4. Able to handle multiple projects at once with ability to work independently and efficiently on time-sensitive projects.

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Description of Subudhi Consulting Group, Inc.--www.subudhi.com
The Subudhi Consulting Group, Inc. (SCG) is a dynamic and growing, fun high-tech public relations agency. Our clients are domestic high-tech companies and international telecommunications and communications corporations. A full service public relations firm, we provide communication program tactics such as materials development, news releases, media and analyst relations, thought leadership programs, and industry monitoring and intelligence.

PR Intern Responsibilities:
We seek enthusiastic individuals who are reliable, have an interest in public relations and are keen to develop career skills. An internship at Subudhi Consulting Group will provide the opportunity to learn, get hands on experience and work with a senior PR professional with 11 years of daily PR experience. In a nutshell, we can provide the tools and skills needed to get a job in the PR field.

Interns at Subudhi Consulting Group have the opportunity to:
• Write and coordinate production of client materials including briefing sheets and books, coverage clip reports, status reports, email correspondence, etc.
• Research and qualify editorial opportunities.
• Research speaking opportunities and keep tradeshow calendar up to date.
• Create and update media lists.
• Gain proficiency using Cision MediaSource for PR efforts and media research.
• Participate in development and growth of a small business.
Qualifications
• Interest in PR, as well as desire to gain experience in an agency setting and/or within the high-tech industry.
• Proficiency in using the Internet for research, and using general office applications (Microsoft Office preferred).
• Strong communications skills and demonstrated writing ability.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance priorities.
• Experience with online social networking.
• High level of initiative.
*Note: We also have an English Labrador Retriever, Ridley, who resides in the office full-time.

Schedule
We are offering an unpaid internship. Our hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. We can coordinate hours with class schedules, but request that interns be consistent once a schedule has been set. 10 hours per week minimum commitment.

We are located in the Superior Production Exchange building at:
1901 E. Franklin Street, Ste. 111
Richmond, VA 23223

Applicants should e-mail resume and writing sample to:
Shannon O’Neill, Account Executive
(P) 804.612.5392
shannon@subudhi.com

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