Mass Comm Internships

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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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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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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Here is a description for the Promotions Assistant position:

K95 and Mix 103-7 are looking for a few good folks to join our Promotions Street Teams. Are you out going, responsible, and have a great personality? If you like to have fun and aren’t afraid to do a little hard work, then this job is for you!!

Responsibilities for the position include helping to run station events around Richmond, assisting the Promotions Directors with contesting and development of station marketing plans, establishing relationships with advertising clients and more! Being a part of the K95 and Mix 103-7 Street Teams is a great way to get into radio marketing and promotions as well!

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, ABLE TO LIFT 40 LBS OR MORE, AND HAVE A VALID DRIVING RECORD. This position is PART TIME.

Cox Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


If you have any students who are interested- please have them email me their resume to jenny.leckey@coxradio.com

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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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