Mass Comm Internships

The Progress-Index, Petersburg, Va.
Type of internship Sports Reporter

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 Progress-Index award-winning sports department is seeking an intern, who is an aggressive self-starter who can find stories and tell them in a compelling way in print and online, to gain valuable experience at a daily. The internship is unpaid, but past interns have walked away with plenty of clips, covering everything from high school sports, Little League and American Legion baseball up to college sports, wooden bat summer baseball to NHRA racing and everything in between. Schedule is flexible but includes nights and weekends.
Must be able to handle multiple assignments, work effectively and productively under deadline pressure. We will allow you to cover those sports you enjoy so that you may develop and grow as a journalist but more importantly have fun along the way.

Intern Qualifications
Applicants should have strong, demonstrated writing and grammar skills and a solid grasp of AP style. Prior experience at college newspaper or freelance is helpful. Also, must have a clear knowledge of all sports and the ability to keep your own statistics during games.

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

Who to Contact
Thomas Dozier, Sports Editor, The Progress-Index, 15 Franklin St., Petersburg VA 23803. 804-722-5151; tdozier@progress-index.com

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

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Internships in:
multimedia
news
sports copy editing
business reporting

Deadline for 2010 Internship Applications is Nov. 2

PRINCETON, N.J. (Oct. 22, 2009)-- Students have until Nov. 2 to apply online for the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund's internship programs for 2010 in multimedia, news and sports copy editing and business reporting.

Applicants in all majors are invited to apply. Candidates apply via the Fund's Web site, https://www.newspaperfund.org , by clicking on "Programs" then "College Internships." Each student must register as an Intern Applicant in order to login and complete application forms. All programs require students to upload a resume and transcript. The editing programs, intended for juniors, seniors and graduate students, require a 500-word essay explaining why the applicant is the best candidate for the position and a one-hour editing exam. Tests have been sent in bulk to 350 on-campus test monitors. Students on campuses without designated monitors must email the Fund at djnf@dowjones.com to request the test be sent to a professor at their college. A list of monitors is posted on the Web site.

Business reporting applicants can be sophomores, juniors or seniors. They must also upload three to five clips, write 500 words on why they want to cover business news and take a reporting test by Dec. 1. They must list the professor who has volunteered to administer the exam on their application form.

International students and U.S. students studying abroad are eligible to apply; professional journalists and recent graduates are not.

News organizations are asked to request interns by Dec. 1. The students will be trained by the Fund before reporting to work. The training cost to participating news organizations is $1,200 per intern for news and sports editing and $1,000 per intern for multimedia and business reporting. This represents about 50 percent of the overall program cost, with the rest provided by DJNF. News organizations agree to pay a minimum salary of $350 a week for a minimum of 10 weeks.

About the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, Inc.
The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund is a nonprofit organization supported by the Dow Jones Foundation, Dow Jones and Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal , and other media companies. Its mission is to encourage high school and college students to pursue journalism careers by sponsoring workshops and providing internships.

Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 300 Princeton NJ 08543
www.newspaperfund.org djnf@dowjones.com
Telephone: 609-452-2820 FAX: 609-520-5804

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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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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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