Mass Comm Internships

Description: The student will be in charge of writing 5-15 stories a month, varying in length, on nonprofit and community issues facing the Greater Richmond Area and, from time to time, state/national news.

Students will be expected to generate story ideas on a regular basis but will also be handed story leads from ConnectNetwork and ConnectRichmond staff. Stories may also develop from community events, symposiums and forums occurring in the region, at which the student will be expected to attend and report out.

Stories will be published weekly on the ConnectRichmond Web site and additional venues as fit. Additional responsibilities might also include day-to-day work with the ConnectNetwork and ConnectRichmond staff. Total work hours will be approximately 10 - 15 hours per week. (This is an unpaid internship.)

Qualifications: Students must have excellent writing, editing and verbal skills as well as a high degree of professionalism. They must be self-starters, willing to take initiative to chase down interviewees and facts with persistency.

Work will be structured by deadlines, so timeliness and ability to work independently is crucial. Students with a genuine interest and knowledge of Richmond's community news and happenings will be strongly preferred.

ConnectRichmond is a nonprofit organization located on VCU's Monroe Park campus -- at 809 Cathedral Place. Interested candidates should e-mail their cover letter, resume and three writing or multimedia samples to Ryan Smartt, director of ConnectRichmond, at rsmartt@connectrichmond.org.

More about ConnectRichmond

ConnectRichmond is designed for citizens who want to strengthen our community. We provide information, resources and instant access to nonprofits, civic leaders, volunteers and others interested in improving metro Richmond. Find out more at www.connectrichmond.org.

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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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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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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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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 position is unpaid. However, students 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 1: 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
o Submit resume to sabrummell@ccfusa.org

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About uwemp.com
uwemp is an online media company focused on providing insightful, engaging and
educational content about people’s experiences, accomplishments and success stories.
The name stands for, “You, we, me, empowered.” Our writers interview and speak with
people from all walks of life, listen to their journeys and share it in a well-written,
engaging manner. uwemp is an enabler – the stories and accomplishments on the
website serve as reference points and resources for people to follow their own dreams
and passions. We are building a close-knit and sophisticated writing community across
a Wiki-style platform.
Our Writing Community
uwemp is focused on high quality content and reward writers accordingly. We have a
proprietary writer ranking system that promotes the most active and intriguing
contributors. uwemp actively distributes our writers’ work across the Internet with weekly
newsletters and RSS feeds on a variety of different topics. We encourage all aspiring
writers to join our community, interview interesting people and utilize the uwemp platform
to publish their writing.
What Are the Benefits?
Our writing community is the cornerstone of what we do. uwemp enables writers to
make a name for themselves, build a loyal reader base and share work with people
across the globe. There are no boundaries; you can speak with people from anywhere
across all areas of interest. uwemp holds writing competitions, job shadowing programs
and additional publishing opportunities for top writers.
How Do I Start?
Go to www.uwemp.com and register. You can immediately start writing on the success
stories and accomplishments of individuals or organizations from all walks of life. Please
direct any questions to contact@uwemp.com.

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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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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 one-credit internship will begin in January 2008 and conclude in May 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 mostly works 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 fist 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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