Mass Comm Internships

PBS at the Capitol Internship Program

Community Idea Stations in cooperation with VCU School of Mass Communications offers a hands-on, paid internship program in local television production and is soliciting applicants.
Areas of Emphasis
Individuals are being sought for the Capitol Bureau. The State Capitol Studio serves the governor and the legislature of Virginia, from covering daily proceedings on the Senate floor, to producing news interviews and programs featuring Virginia's politicians. The interns take an active and involved role in assigned productions. Experience in a professional, public broadcast studio will give the intern a comprehensive picture of TV production.
Qualifications and Requirements
• Minimum of major status in school of mass communications
• Computer literate
• Participate in field shoots and carry equipment
• Commit to 10 to 12 hours per week
• Provide own parking and transportation to and from the Capitol
• Successful completion of MASC 366 (TV Production) required; Successful completion of MASC 415 (Advanced TV Production) and MASC 466 (VCU InSight Production) preferred: Successful completion of POLI 321 (Urban Government and Politics), 322 (State and Local Government Politics) or 323 (Virginia Government and Politics) preferred; Previous work experience in production preferred.
Interns Requirements
• Send a résumé and cover letter outlining area(s) of interest, summary of education and experience
• Devote 10 hours minimum per week during the General Assembly
• Keen interest in learning about all facets of television production
• Knowledge and interest in journalism, news, current events and public affairs
• Strong organizational, writing, communication and computer skills
Typical Duties
• Train in program development, including: organization, conception, structure, formatting, writing, and taking ideas from first thought through fruition
• Develop and refine interpersonal communication skills with crew, staff and management
• Research possible show topics (requires strong computer research, journalism and typing skills)
• Coordinate studio production work and crews
• Act as liaison between show guest and crew
• Observe and assist in post-production and editing process as well as some live studio productions

Pick up an application in the Mass Communications Office (Temple 2216)
Deadline to Apply: December 4th, 2009

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Virginia Association of Broadcasters -- multiple mass comm internships
600 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911-2439
Phone: (434) 977-3716 Fax: (434) 979-2439
Email: easter@easterassociates.com
Website: www.vabonline.com

Summer Internship Program Information / Application
The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) offers PAID Summer Internship Programs available to students entering their Junior or Senior year ONLY at a college or university that offers undergraduate classes in the following courses of study: Computer Science, Business, Electronic Media, Engineering, Graphic Design and Mass Communications including Advertising, Journalism (print or broadcast), Marketing and Public Relations.

The Summer Internship Program is an 8-week program beginning Monday, June 7, 2010 and ending Friday, July 30, 2010. All interns should plan to work 40-hours per week at $7.25/hour. A total of 32 students statewide will be selected for the program and all interns will be placed at a radio or television station in the state of Virginia. Every effort is made to place a student in their geographical area of preference; however, this cannot be guaranteed.

Only students who are Virginia residents OR a non-resident student currently attending an accredited college or University in the state of Virginia are eligible for the Summer Internship Program.

Rules For Applying
1. In order to qualify for the intern program, applicants must meet the following conditions:
o Good moral character.
o Exhibit grades in previous academic work, which in the judgment of VAB, are adequate to give reasonable assurance of success in completing college.
o Select a course of study relating to a broadcasting career.
o Intent to pursue a career in broadcasting.
o Apply for the grant in the manner outlined herein, and furnish all the information requested on the official application form. Do not send a resume; it will not be used. Only the application will be sent to the judging committee.
2. All applicant forms must be postmarked by February 12, 2010 (please mail; faxes will not be accepted). The application must be completed in full or it will not be considered. Applications postmarked after February 12, 2010 will not be considered.
3. The Virginia Association of Broadcasters will contact applicants selected to receive a summer internship via email and/or phone. It is imperative that emails addresses and telephone numbers are printed legibly on the application.
4. If selected, the applicant will be required to contact the station for which he or she has been paired and to schedule an interview with the assigned station prior to a commitment by the student or station for the internship position.
5. This is an internship program that constitutes a temporary employment relationship with either a radio or television station. As such, accepted applicants will receive limited benefits and will not be eligible for unemployment compensation at the end of the eight (8) week period.

ENTRY MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
go to the following link for the applcation:

www.vabonline.com then select education/intern

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The Progress-Index, Petersburg, Va.
Multimedia Journalism Internship

Description of Organization
The Progress-Index, with 12,000 circulation daily and Sunday, is a p.m. paper Monday through Friday and an a.m. on the weekends. The newspaper has been in existence since 1865, but we are a growing multi-media company. Petersburg is a historic town with a growing, vibrant arts community.

Intern Responsibilities
The multimedia intern is accountable for conceiving, producing and readying multimedia features, including text, audio, video and still images, either for our traditional print product or our online sites.

Intern Qualifications
Applicants should have experience with Photoshop and other software programs in making multimedia presentations such as video, photo galleries and slide shows is necessary. Excellent news judgment, strong technical skills and the ability to work well under deadline pressure are a must. This candidate must be willing to work closely with reporters, designers and editors in a collaborative newsroom environment.

Other
fall, spring and summer semesters; unpaid
20 miles from campus.

Who to Contact
Patrick Kane, Multimedia Editor, The Progress-Index, 15 Franklin St., Petersburg VA 23803. 804-722-5148; pkane@progress-index.com

How To Contact
By email and include resume, references and work samples

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The Student Press Law Center in Washington, D.C., the leading defender of student press rights, is now accepting applications for its spring 2010 internships. Positions are open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent college graduates with experience in news writing and an interest in media law. To apply, send a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for working with SPLC along with a resume, samples of your news writing and the names and telephone numbers of two professional or academic references. Application materials are due by October 16, 2009. Learn more at:

https://www.splc.org/journalism.asp

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On-air radio positions available for bilingual speakers!

Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? Would you like to work for a radio station that is active in the Latino community?

WBTK "Radio Poder" 1380 AM is a family-friendly Spanish-language radio station here in Richmond . We are looking for people who are interested in getting started in Radio! No experience necessary - we are willing to train those who are dependable and eager to learn!

WBTK is looking for part-time weekend on-air announcers. The candidates would be responsible for the following:
 Produce our paid block programming (church ministries, sports programs, etc.)
 During times outside of paid block programming, you would be on-air playing music and taking calls from listeners and requests from listeners all around the world via the Internet. Creativity is encouraged!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to:
WBTK Radio
3600 West Broad Street
Richmond , Virginia 23230
(804) 353-8544 Phone
glenm@wbtk.com

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D.C. can be a tough place to intern, but with free housing and a stipend, how can you say no? The 2010 Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Program is accepting applications for spring and summer. Interns report for 10 or 14 weeks on a variety of D.C. news and politics. To apply, you must be an undergraduate - junior or senior - in the semester you would intern (some exceptions apply, see Web site). Students with superior multimedia skills will be given preference over those without such skills. The deadline to apply is Nov. 2. To learn more information and to apply, visit http://www.shfwire.com. Contact Jody Beck at 202-408-2748 or beckj@shns.com with questions.

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Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia
Video and Graphics Internship

Description of Organization:
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME) has a singular mission: To ensure equal access to housing for all people. We believe that equal access to housing also guarantees equal access to safe neighborhoods, education, jobs, and wealth-building. We are committed to making these opportunities available to all people regardless of race, disability, national origin, religion, age or family composition.

HOME has further defined 7 Stepping Stones necessary to achieve this mission:
1. Eliminate housing discrimination
2. Lower mortgage default rates
3. Lower concentrations of poverty
4. Reduce segregated housing patterns
5. Increase availability of affordable housing
6. Increase homeownership rates
7. Eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in homeownership rates

General job duties of Intern:
• Shoot video interviews of clients, staff, volunteers, board members.
• Edit video footage and create graphics using Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable software to create a 5-7 minute video for a Nov. 12th donor event.
• Shoot still photography
• Print and mount display photos with verbiage for Nov 12th event.
• Organize video footage into useable pieces for website upload to Vimeo, YouTube, etc. and e-mailable formats using Constant Contact.
• Help organize Annual Report photos and content and design in Abobe InDesign.
• Assist with radio and print initiatives surrounding a public education campaign including input to design of mailer, radio script writing, radio buying, and project management of printer, mail house, radio stations and voice talent.
• General office and project support for the Marketing & Communications Department.

Qualifications applicants should possess:
• Candidate should have strong organizational skills and self motivation to stay on task to meet non-negotiable event deadline.
• Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar video editing software.
• Experience in Adobe InDesign graphic design software preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take creative direction yet vocal enough tto advocate for your creative perspective.
• Ability to multi-task and have flexibility to adjust to ever changing priorities and timeline changes.

Internship training includes:
• Knowledge of the non-profit in-house marketing, donor and volunteer relationships and retention, special events, and culture of the non-profit sector.
• Portfolio builder by creating non-profit video, web, and print pieces.
• Real life application of your talent. You will produce tangible finished projects, not a case study or gopher intern. You will be in control of these major projects.

Hours are flexible, however 2 major deliverables are due by Nov 12th event with a 3rd deliverable due as time permits before end of semester.

This internship offers a $600 stipend to a qualified candidate.

Applicants should e-mail resume, references and ability samples to:

mike@phonehome.org
Mike Burnette, Strategic Communications Manager,
HOME Inc.
700 E. Franklin St., Suite 3A,
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone 804.354.0641
www.phonehome.org
(You will also report to this contact.)

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
You can join a global communications team and grow your portfolio while making a difference in the lives of children around the world!

ChildFund International exists to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities. CCF works in 31 countries, assisting approximately 15.2 million children and family members regardless of race, creed or gender.

We currently have several opportunities for communications students to build a portfolio and develop valuable communications skills.

We are looking for students with an interest in Web and/or videos. We also are building our library of stories and stepping up visibility efforts so we have a need for someone to write articles that will be published or distributed as news releases to local, national and international media.

The positions are unpaid. However, they are eligible for class credit if approved by VCU. Hours are flexible but a minimum of 10 hours per week is required. Depending on skill set, interns could work across platforms. Positions for the fall and spring semesters are now available.

Web intern
 Good understanding of HTML
 Strong familiarity with PC and Microsoft Office
 PhotoShop experience desired
 Flash skills a plus
 Interest/experience in social media
 How to apply -
o Submit link to pages edited/produced

Video producer
 Familiarity with iMovie. Also available - Sound Track Pro or Final Cut
 Creativity - turn out clips into a strong message
 Ability to edit a long tape into short clips
 How to apply -
o Submit sample of video produced

Communications assistant
 Strong writing and reporting skills, including knowledge of AP style
 Some editing experience desired
 Strong familiarity with PC and Microsoft Office
 How to apply -
o Submit 2-3 writing samples

Submit resumes online to Cynthia Price, director of communications at cprice@childfund.org.

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Public Relations Internship at the Science Museum of Virginia

Description of Organization:
The Science Museum of Virginia is a state institution. We are a hands-on science center with hundreds of interactive exhibit experiences and an IMAX®DOME theater. The Virginia Aviation Museum and Danville Science Center are divisions of the Science Museum.

Intern Responsibilities:
Researching and writing basic news releases for statewide distribution. Work with PR Manager to help meet needs of broadcast, print and web-based reporters and photographers. Assist in creating press kit material for major events. Find news coverage and maintain electronic news clipping files. Scan hard copy coverage. Maintain monthly events calendars. Work with marketing and other museum departments in developing and executing PR events to generate news coverage of the Science Museum, its programs and projects.

Intern Qualifications:
Candidate should have strong writing skills. Knowledge of journalism and PR are helpful. Knowledge of Word, EXCEL and ability to scan is a plus. Interns should be prepared to work in a business environment. They must have the ability to work on deadline. They also must be able to work alone as well as part of a team.

Other:
This internship is offered year round. Hours are flexible. This is an unpaid internship. The Science Museum is located at 2500 West Broad Street, about a mile from the VCU Monroe Park Campus.

Contact:
Nancy Tait, Public Relations Manager, Science Museum of Virginia, E-mail: ntait@smv.org, Phone 804-864-1407

How to Apply:
Applicants should e-mail a resume, two written references and writing samples along with cover letter to Nancy Tait, ntait@smv.org.

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Americas Journalism Training, Inc. is as Study Abroad/Internship program in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The AJT program was founded in close partnership with the world-renown Missouri School of Journalism in 2005. AJT was designed with input from journalism professors, journalists in U.S. Hispanic cities and foreign correspondents throughout Latin America.

AJT hosts small groups of students, focusing on individual attention and journalism internships that meet students' specific career interests with Argentina's top media outlets. AJT courses can help students earn college credit in Spanish, Journalism and with their internships.

The AJT program offers the following components:

• Interactive city tour/ Spanish refresher
• Fully furnished home-stay apartment with phone, high-speed Internet and cable
• Internship (News Editorial, Public Relations, Magazine, Advertising, Photojournalism, Online/ Convergence & Broadcast)
• Intensive Spanish immersion
• Weekly Spanish courses
• International Journalism Seminars with a professional journalist
• Airport pick-up/ drop-off
• Argentine travel packages to take full advantage of your stay

A complete description of the Americas Journalism Training program and internships can be found at:

AJT Regular Programs in the Spring, Summer and Fall begin the third Monday of January and August (16 weeks), and the third Monday of May (12-weeks).

AJT also offers Spanish Intensive programs for those with little or no Spanish experience, and Self-Design programs where a student can pick his/her start and end date and program options.
Please see our website; e-mail info@ajtexperience.com; or call us at: 305-831-4897 for more information.

AJT. Just Go. Come Back Inspired!

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NetSearch Direct - Web 2.0 Internship

Description of Organization:
Located in Richmond, Virginia, NetSearch Direct has been propelling Fortune 500 companies and local businesses in every market to the top of their game. We have a team with over a decade of experience - they've seen search engine marketing (SEM) in its beginnings, they've seen changes, and they're shaping the future. Our department works with every budget, every size business, and every advertising vertical - we're not intimidated by any advertising challenge. We live to help small businesses reach their wildest Internet marketing dreams. NetSearch Direct works with over 100 businesses regionally and nationally.

Job Duties:

--Work directly with marketing team to create and write marketing strategies for small businesses.
--Work with marketing team in executing those strategies.
--Researching and writing blog entries for a variety of clients, including our own company.
--General project support for Web 2.0 team.

Academic Requirements:

--Minimum 2.5 GPA
--Majoring in Business or Mass Communications
--Rising Junior or Senior
--Must earn academic credit

Job Requirements:

--Strong writing skills
--Knowledge of web programming languages (HTML, CSS, PHP, etc.)
--Microsoft Office, Adobe CS3
--Ability to create a blog and write in that blog
--Experience with social media (MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
--Prepared to work in a casual business environment
--Team player

Hours:
This internship is offered in the summer of 2009. Hours are flexible, but must be performed between 8:30AM and 5:30PM during an 8-12 week period. This is a paid internship that may lead to a permanent position within the company.

How to Apply:
Email Matt Oliver (matto@netsearchdirect.com) the latest copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your academic transcript from eServices. Writing samples are not required but will be reviewed if sent. If all requirements are met, be prepared for an in-person interview.

Contact Information:
Matt Oliver, Internet Marketing Manager
6421 Rigsby Rd., Suite #100
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 228-4444
matto@netsearchdirect.com




Dayne Kaufman
Search Engine Marketing Specialist
804-228-4403 (o)
804-228-4479 (f)

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Name of Business: Henrico Citizen/T3 Media, LLC

Type of Internship: News reporting/copy editing

Description of Organization: The Henrico Citizen is Henrico County's award-winning, hometown
newspaper, published twice monthly with a circulation of 35,000 per month. The newspaper also has an online home, HenricoCitizen.com.

Intern Responsibilities: A reporting/copy editing intern will have the opportunity to perform a number
of duties, including developing story ideas, covering assigned topics and events, taking photographs, editing copy for special and regular sections, compiling Q&A profiles with community residents, working on long-term projects and more.

Intern Qualifications: Candidates should have strong journalism backgrounds and should be enrolled in journalism courses. Participation in the Capital News Service and/or on a college newspaper staff is beneficial. Interns should possess strong writing and interviewing skills and have a desire to improve those skills through the internship.

Other: This internship is available year-round and is unpaid. The Henrico Citizen is located just north of downtown Richmond in Lakeside.

Who to Contact: Tom Lappas, publisher, tlappas@henricocitizen.com, (804) 262-1700 or 4807
Hermitage Road, Suite 204, Richmond VA 23227.

How to Contact Us: Interested applicants should e-mail Publisher Tom Lappas at tlappas@
henricocitizen.com with a copy of a resume. A recommendation letter is preferred but not required.

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Each year, the Society of Professional Journalists sponsors internships for 12 bright, motivated and hard working SPJ student journalists to staff The Working Press, a daily tabloid newspaper that covers the SPJ National Convention. Student writers, photographers and designers are invited to apply for these select positions.

This year's convention is set for August 27-29 in Indianapolis. Interns will need to arrive in Indianapolis by noon Wednesday, August 26 and the internship ends Sunday, August 30.

To apply, send 2 sets of the following (submissions will not be returned)

-- Cover letter
-- Résumé (include summer contact information)
-- Three clips, layouts or published photos (relevant to your area of expertise). Please send copies of clips on letter or legal-size paper.

Postmark deadline: April 17, 2009

You provide:

-- Energy, talent, great ideas and a good attitude
-- Your transportation to and from Indianapolis
-- Photographers: bring your own gear (digital)

The Society provides:

-- Complimentary convention registration
-- Complimentary accommodations at convention hotel
-- Mentoring by professional journalists
-- Networking venues
-- A place to showcase your talents in front of many professionals

Mail applications to:
Society of Professional Journalists
Attn: The Working Press
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Or e-mail your application to Heather Porter .

Questions about The Working Press?
Contact Heather Porter, Professional Development Coordinator, @ 317/927-8000 ext. 204 or via e-mail.

Note: As a Working Press intern, the Society retains all rights to the work you produce during the convention as part of your internship.

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Main Line Broadcasting is currently offering internship for our 3 radio stations: 98.9 Liberty, 93.1 The Wolf, and 107.3 BBT.

Internship would involve working with the entire operation from the front desk to sales to promotions to programming for school credit.

Production:
• The Intern will spend time in the Production Dept. with the Production Director learning how commercials are written, produced, and dubbed to carts, how on-air promos are produced, and how the production director keeps track of all incoming production to get on air.

Programming:
• Spend time with Program Director to learn why the stations are programmed they are-from personalities to music to target demographics to format specifications, etc.
• Spend time in the on-air studio to observe some of the different day-part shifts including handling incoming calls from listeners, working the on-air board, and how personalities/disc jockeys handle their shift.

Promotions:
• Spend time with the Promotion Director and Street Team Coordinator and assist on personal appearances, station promotions, and other promotional events. The intern would also be involved in all station promotion meetings, as well as outside promotion meetings with clients, organizations, etc.

Sales, Traffic, General/Administrative:
• Spend time with different individuals from the sales department and understand how sales work, what accounts the different stations go after, how commercial spots are handled from client to rep to production, how the traffic department handles station logs, work the front desk and meet with our listeners, etc.

**We are seeking junior or senior students seeking college credits towards a Mass Communications Degree. Internship would be on-the-job training and requires motivated and hard-working individuals seeking a future in the media field. **

To apply, please call (804)327-9902, ext 219 and ask for John McLeod

Main Line Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
You can join a global communications team and grow your portfolio while making a difference in the lives of children around the world!

Christian Children’s Fund exists to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities. CCF works in 31 countries, assisting approximately 15.2 million children and family members regardless of race, creed or gender.

CCF currently has several opportunities for communications students to build a portfolio and develop valuable communications skills.

CCF is launching a new Web site in July 2009. We are looking for students with an interest in Web and/or videos. We also are building our library of stories and stepping up visibility efforts so we have a need for someone to write articles that will be published or distributed as news releases to local, national and international media.

The positions are unpaid. However, they are eligible for class credit if approved by VCU. Hours are flexible but a minimum of 10 hours per week is required. Depending on skill set, interns could work across platforms. Positions for the spring semester and during summer are now available.

Internship 2: Video producer
 Familiarity with iMovie. Also available – Sound Track Pro or Final Cut
 Creativity – turn out clips into a strong message
 Ability to edit a long tape into short clips
 How to apply –
o Submit sample of video produced
o Submit resume to dmkertesz@ccfusa.org

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Name of Business:
Rocket Pop Media

Type of Internship:
Video Production

Description of Organization:
Rocket Pop Media is a production company that provides marketing and advertising agency services. The new "comprehensive
digital media" direction that Rocket Pop Media has adopted is easily summed up: If it can be delivered digitally, we do it.
Corporate Videography (Events, Seminars,etc)
Video Conversion (VHS, DVD, Hi8, Beta, etc)
Corporate Training
Sound Design and Scoring
Television and Radio Commercials
Interactive DVDs and CDs
Media Planning
Website Development
Logo Design and Animation
Flash Websites, Applications, and Video
Family Biographies
Event and Corporate Photography
New Media
Graphic Design
Motion Graphics and Animation
Corporate Branding, Collateral, Materials
Podcasts, Video Blogs, Streaming Video
Print Advertising
Short Features, Viral Video
Event Collateral and Signage
Music Videos
Life-size Prints
Video Resumes
Restaurant Menu Design
Legal and Medical Video Depositions
Intern Responsibilities:
• General office and project support for agency
• Writing proposals and creating estimates for clients
• Assisting videographers to set up lights, camera equipment, etc.
• Work with producers to capture and edit video footage
Qualifications applicants should possess:
• Candidate should have good organizational skills.
• Intern should have basic understanding of video equipment and experience with Final Cut Pro.
• Intern should posses good writing skills.
Internship training includes:
• Video production including shooting, capturing and editing video
• Marketing and media planning
• Networking in a business setting with involvement in Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and Richmond Retail Merchants
Association
This internship is offered year round. Hours are flexible. This is an unpaid internship with potential for long term paid employment.
Applicants should submit a resume via email along with two written references to cara@rocketpopmedia.com.
Contact Information:
Cara Dickens, Vice President and Producer
Rocket Pop Media

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USA TODAY LIVE is now accepting applications from students interested in interning during the Spring 2009 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 Romaezi.

Further detail can be found on our Career Builder Job Posting.
Thank you,
Jamie M. Romaezi
Video Coordinator
USA TODAY LIVE
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22108
Phone: 703-854-7611
Fax: 703-854-2131

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WANTED
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
FOR:
ON-Air Personalities/DJ’s
Talk Show Host
Associate Producers
Marketing Assistants

Internship opportunities available
if you’re interested in Radio Media.

Contact,
LOVE BROADCASTING, LLC
1719 West Main St.
Richmond, VA. 23220
(804) 237- 4360

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USA TODAY LIVE
Internship Description

Contact Information:
Andrea Mandell
535 Madison Avenue
29th Floor
New York, NY 10022
agmandell@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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“America’s Most Wanted”
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS FALL 2008

The national FOX hit television show, “America’s Most Wanted” is seeking interns for the fall 2008 semester. The open positions available are in archives, news, production, website, publicity, and hotline departments.

You must receive college credit for the entire semester, along with a letter or form from the university stating enrollment status.

Please pay close attention and respond accordingly if you are interested in seeking an internship with our show. Please follow ALL directions to apply, or your resume and cover letter will not be considered.

In your COVER LETTER, please state the following:

1) The department (s) you are applying for in order of preference
2) The days and times you are available to work during the semester
3) The start and finish date
4) Why you want to spend your internship experience with our national prime time television show
5) If you can receive college credit

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

ARCHIVE INTERNSHIP:
Student will be responsible for finding footage for broadcast from the AMW library and other sources. Indexing and archiving material from current shows and work closely with producers on tasks when needed.

NEWS INTERNSHIP:
Student will be required to research, write, and pitch crime related stories, along with assist producers with daily tasks. This position will allow you to sit in on edit sessions to help create stories for air, and write stories for www.amw.com. You will also help the Managing Editor with daily assignments and tasks, attend show meetings, and go in the field to assist crews when elements for the show are taped. At times you could be required to help producers with viewer mail, and requesting news footage from news stations across the country.

PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP:
Student will be required to watch and assist with posting the show. Understand and assist with booking of edit suites, timing out the show, and learning about how to post AMW. You will sit in on edit sessions with editors and offer opinions on shots and transitions for story segments. Intern candidate will assist the news department with researching and writing stories for television and www.amw.com, produce a promo each week for air, take a stab at writing show teases and produce. The intern poster project is also apart of the duties (a project that lets the office know who the interns are ie: taking pictures, writing bio’s, etc.). Go in the field to assist with taping the show and assist in the field with re-creations of scenes for air.

WEBSITE INTERNSHIP:
Student will be required to write, research, and post stories for www.amw.com. You will assist the website manager and department with content, and pitch ideas for future web stories. You will be required to learn how to size and post pictures on the website, and help to create photo’s and graphics to be posted. You will also have the opportunity to learn and work hand-in-hand with our elite web team.

PUBLICITY INTERNSHIP:
Student will be required to work in the publicity department to help promote “America’s Most Wanted.” The intern will be required to assist with writing advanced listings, help to produce and write promotional segments, and contact news organizations to set up interviews. The student will also be required to write, research, make calls, assist the public with John Walsh requests, go out on shooting locations to assist publicity department with requests, and many, many more promotional needs.

HOTLINE INTERNSHIP:
One position is for during the week in our Bethesda, Maryland office, and the other position is on Saturday nights in our Washington, DC studio. The student will be required to work every Saturday night through internship period (this is when our show airs on FOX). The intern will be required to create preliminary synopsis document on cases, distribute tips, work closely with law enforcement the night of the show to ensure tips are followed up on, faxing, researching cases and information on fugitives, and to assist with writing hotline reports. The student will also be required assist with taking photo’s, assist with live shots (behind the scenes) to other news organizations, and many other hands on tasks the night of the show. This is a great way to gain experience in television and law enforcement with only putting in eight hours, one day a week. If you choose to apply for the position during the week, it’s the same requirements, with the exception of the live shots, working hand-in-hand with investigators, and the experience of working in our studio.

GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT:
The intern will use Photoshop, After Effects, and Curious Mapping software to create elements for the show on a weekly basis. The intern will be able to work with a talented group of 2D and 3D artists to generate ideas and create graphics for internal segments within the show. The candidate will be able to participate in show meetings, attend green screen shoots, and be involved with tapings in our Washington, D.C. crime center. The intern will also learn a different aspect of motion graphics including green screens, motion tracking and photo manipulation.

Please pay close attention to this next bit of information, and respond in your cover letter accordingly.

All positions are very hands on, and you will be able to overlap and engage in other departments if you desire.

Good Luck!

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HCPS-TV, the television department of Henrico County Public Schools has limited funds available to offer paid internships to motivated students. Responsibilities include shooting local sporting events, using DVC-Pro equipment supplied by HCPS-TV, that will be aired on Comcast and Verizon cable stations. Interns will also have the opportunity to be involved in post production using Final Cut Pro, Motion and Adobe Suite, but this is not required.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop their shooting skills. Previous experience is not required, but motivation is. The sporting events that need to be covered take place after school and on weekends. HCPS-TV supplies all equipment, but interns are responsible for their own transportation.

All interested parties should contact John Gill by phone at 652-3673 or through e-mail at jpgill@henrico.k12.va.us

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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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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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WNRN Internship Information

Name of Business: WNRN Public Radio Network

Type of internship: Broadcasting and Music Marketing

Description of Organization:
WNRN is a public, non-profit radio station located in Charlottesville, Virginia. It features cutting edge modern rock, acoustic music in the morning and rap and hip hop at night. WNRN is staffed by volunteers and broadcasts in Charlottesville, Richmond, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Lynchburg, Lovingston and Afton.

Intern Responsibilities:
Interns at WNRN would be responsible for organizing new music mail, submit some reports on music as well as review and research some submissions. Some interns would be responsible for organizing our music submissions in an online database as well as maintaining a database of our library. On-air announcing is not required, but will be available to all interns. Some interns would also be expected to do some web work, updating our website and other online fronts. Interns would also be expected to help promote our Richmond signal and events that we sponsor in Richmond.

Intern Qualifications: Junior or Senior with web savvy, familiarity with facebook and youtube, some html knowledge as well as musical knowledge.

Other: Internship is offered at all times.

Unpaid/Stipend/Paid: Unpaid

How far from campus: About a one hour drive from VCU, but there will be potential for some work from home.

Who to Contact: Ian Solla-Yates, Director of New Media,
2250 Old Ivy Road, Suite #2
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-971-4096
Ian@wnrn.org

How To Contact: Email is best

What they should send: Resume and personal statement.

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Please be advised that Two Rivers Communications, Inc. has a full-time job opening for the following position:

Morning Radio Host/Program Director at WIGO-FM, Kilmarnock, VA.

Responsibilities include: hosting a 6am-10am radio program Monday through Friday, producing commercials, promotional announcements and other programs.

Qualifications: Applicant should have success in on-air announcing, operating digital broadcast and audio equpment, managing radio station promotions and events and a positive track record of team-driven achievements. Competitive compensation and health package.

High School diploma required. Some college or continuing education preferred.

Qualified applicants should send resume and aircheck to: Bill Sherard, Two Rivers Communications as follows:

E-mail: billsherard@tworivers.net
Resume and aircheck (Mp3). Please label all electronic files with first and last name.

Mail: 7727 Groton Road
Bethesda, MD 20817

Two Rivers Communications, Inc. is an EOE/MF employer.

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The Continental Baseball League (CBL) is a second year Dallas, TX based independent pro baseball league. The CBL will select 4 collegiate sports management/broadcast journalism majors to serve as "Play By Play and Color Analysts" for one of our teams for the upcoming 2008 season. The selected broadcasters will be given housing for the 3 month season and reimbursement for travel costs to the team's host city. Organized lectures by other team broadcasters on all facets of broadcast operations will be given to the selected students. This opportunity is intended only for those pursuing official internships with their academic institutions and that all selected individuals will need to register for internship credit with their respective institution if they are selected for a position.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDENT TALLENT SEARCH:

Any student interested in participating in the CBL talent search shall submit the following:

1. A demo tape of a recent sports broadcast that provides play by play or color analysis.
2. A recent resume.
3. $50.00 administrative fee payable to the Continental Baseball League.

Please submit these materials by March 15, 2008 to:

Continental Baseball League
16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75001
214-234-0018
www.cblproball.com

ALL CONTESTANTS WILL RECEIVE $40 OFF ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY SPORTSBROADCASTINGJOBS.COM

If you would like a copy of the flyer that contains the information listed above, please stop by the Mass Comm office (Temple 2216).

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