Campus Coverage Project

Friday is the deadline for college students nationwide to apply for the next Campus Coverage Project. IRE, in partnership with Education Writers Association and the StudentPress Law Center, is launching the third year of a program that shares investigative reporting skills with college and university students
that they can apply to covering campus issues. Seventy-five students from around the country will be selected to participate. In the program’s first two years students from more than 60 campuses nationwide won scholarships to attend. The centerpiece of this program will be a national workshop from Jan. 5-8, at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in Phoenix. Sessions at the workshop will focus on specific campus-coverage issues and overall reporting techniques and skills. Travel and lodging expenses will be covered, thanks to a grant from the Lumina Foundation. Additional training opportunities will be provided throughout the year. We’re asking your help in getting the word out to qualified students -- those with experience reporting for campus-related news outlets who have at least one year of coursework remaining.  Students can apply online; the deadline is this Friday, Sept. 30. For more information and an online application, go to www.ire.org/campus.

Thanks,
Mark

Remote Part Time Position - Research and Writing

Employer: Tourism.org

Start Date: 8 week position, will work with school schedule

Application Deadline: Fall Intern: October 31; Spring Intern: January 31

Pay: $800/stipend

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Internship

Location: Remote Internship, company based in Greater Philadelphia Region

Major: Seeking Journalism Majors

Pay: Stipend of $800 ($12.50 per article). No pro rata (partial) payment for articles submitted if internship is abandoned before completing all assignments for any stage. Bonus may be paid for performance that meets and exceeds all requirements.

Work description:

•  Work at home performing online research and writing for website publication

•  Complete 8 articles a week for 8 weeks 

•  Articles will focus on travel and tourism in major cities

                        Cities: New York, Los Angeles, Rome

                        Topics: activities & recreation, arts & culture, dining, events, transportation, etc.

•  Must complete 8 articles, approx. 375 words each, every week as assigned

•  All work must be proofread for spelling and grammar prior to submission

•  Part-time positions during school year will be offered to top performers

Position Requirements:

•  Be a Journalism major with junior to senior level standing

•  Have experience in traveling and an interest in pursuing travel writing in the future

•  Must have a GPA above 3.0

•  Have excellent writing skills, extensive vocabulary and enjoy writing

•  Have advanced keyboarding/typing skills

•  Have superior online research and search engine query skills, such as

•                    Understands custom search queries (inurl:.edu, etc.)

•                    Quickly discerns “junk copy/sites” from authoritative material

•  Be able to quickly analyze and summarize research findings, using original language

•  Be organized, keeping links, quotes, etc. for all  article source materials

•  Scrupulously avoids plagiarism and copyright infringement

•  Understand “fair use”, “public domain”, “creative commons” licensing.

Application Instructions:

•  Submit your resume and full contact details (name, address, phone #) to Kelsey.Libert@gmail.com Subject: Intern Application   

Candidates will initially be screened by telephone interview. In your email, please specify the best day and time to contact you by phone.

Electronic Communications Intern

Employer:  Divine Savior Healthcare

Pay:  $13/hour

Job Type:  Internship

Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage is seeking an Electronic Communications Intern for a paid position during spring semester 2012. Duties will include the creation and monitoring of electronic communications (including social media, website and search engines) for the healthcare system in accordance with the marketing plan and under the supervision of the Communications Specialist. In addition this candidate will be creating and posting unique content on a regular basis for the organization’s website, planning an creating video content for the website and YouTube site, planning and executing a social media campaign on Facebook to increase following and using techniques to optimize the organization on search engines.

Qualified candidates will be current undergraduates enrolled in a public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or related program. He/she will also have outstanding writing skills and excellent computer skills in a variety of software; including Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing programs. Proven experience with social media, video production, online communications, and website content management programs necessary. An interest in health care is a plus.

This position requires someone who is a self-starter and is looking to build their portfolio with real on-the-job experience. There is flexibility to take on and coordinate projects based on interest as well. The position pays $13 per hour.

To apply, please visit: http://www.dshealthcare.com/Main/Careers.aspx click the “Professional” category and follow instructions for online application.

Web and Media Assistant

Employer:  College of Engineering, Student Vehicle Team

Pay:  $9-$10/hour

Job Type:  Part-time

The College of Engineering's student vehicle teams seek a UW student to maintain the vehicle teams website and websites for each of the individual teams. In collaboration with each team leader and their faculty advisor Glenn Bower, the Web and Media Assistant will: 

•  Develop and maintain the main vehicle teams website [vehicles.wisc.edu] and all companion sites. The initial work of organizing all of the sites under one coordinated position will be a large portion of the initial job responsibilities.

•  Prepare images for web (includes light image editing)

•  Potentially produce video and media of team events for the web. 

Assist with other team promotional and communication materials as needed.

PR Interns

Employer:  GolinHarris

Application Deadline:  October 31, 2011

Job Type:  Full-time

Job Type:  Internship

GolinHarris, one of the world's leading public relations firms with offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia is looking for talented, enthusiastic students to intern in our Chicago office for winter 2012.

Our winter internship is a full-time, paid position designed to complement and enhance academic studies through participation in different assignments and professional responsibilities. Interns who are selected work with different practices within the agency for the duration of the winter. Interns may be asked to draft press releases, assist at events, conduct research, communicate with the media, or participate in brainstorming sessions. In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, we offer lunchtime seminars to provide greater exposure to the practice of Public Relations. 

Our winter internship begins January 9, 2012 and ends March 30, 2012.

Requirements:
• You must be a student or recent college graduate who received academic credit at an accredited college or university 
• Available to work a full-time schedule. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To apply please submit: 
Cover letter, resume and your response to one question from each group of questions below: 

Short answer (no more than 500 words each) to one of the following questions:
1. What kind of value and opportunities does PR provide to a company or brand? Please provide one real, current example. 

2. Briefly describe one brand (company, person etc.) which has experienced recent image issues and give your opinion as to whether you believe it was managed well and why, or what you would have done differently?

3. The world of public relations continues to evolve as newer communications technologies become available, which impact the way in which we communicate with one another. Please provide an example of how a newer technology has changed the way public relations practitioners speak to their target audiences. 

4. Integration is becoming increasingly important in communications, with marketing, advertising and public relations departments working more closely together than ever before. However, each method of communications still serves a different purpose. Please briefly describe the differences of each of the three disciplines listed above. 

Short answer (no more than 500 words each) to one of the following questions:
1. Please describe how your experience qualifies you to be an intern at GolinHarris, and how it would contribute to your work here? 

2. Please share the one quality, experience or skill that you believe sets you apart from other intern candidates and prepares you for a career in PR.

Your complete application packet should be submitted in one file by emailing ChicagoIntern@golinharris.com. 

Important Dates:
Application deadline is October 31, 2011.

Find out more about our company at www.golinharris.com

GolinHarris policy requires that all employees and job applicants be treated equally without regard to race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status and disability. GolinHarris is an affirmative action employer.

As a member of the Interpublic Group (IPG), GolinHarris partners with a network of the communication industry's best strategists across a variety of disciplines, including sports marketing, consumer research, branding, special events and advertising. We collaborate with these partners to continually advance our clients' businesses.

Notes

GolinHarris, one of the world's leading public relations firms with offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia is looking for talented, enthusiastic students to intern in our Chicago office for winter 2012.Our winter internship is a full-time, paid position designed to complement and enhance academic studies through participation in different assignments and professional responsibilities. Interns who are selected work with different practices within the agency for the duration of the winter. Interns may be asked to draft press releases, assist at events, conduct research, communicate with the media, or participate in brainstorming sessions. In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, we offer lunchtime seminars to provide greater exposure to the practice of Public Relations. 
Our winter internship begins January 9, 2012 and ends March 30, 2012.

2012 Summer Internships

Employer:  MLB.com

Job Type:  Internship

Want an exciting summer covering Major League Baseball? MLB.com offers 30 reporting internships to aspiring sportswriters. These internships are designed to give associates the full range of experiences that come with covering a professional team. Each associate will work closely with a site reporter to give visitors to a team’s Web site all the information they need to follow the team from Opening Day to season’s end. Each Major League team will have one associate.

Students who are currently juniors or seniors, as well as graduate students, are eligible for our 2012 Summer Internship Program.  If you are graduating in December 2011, you are still eligible. All applications must be postmarked by Nov. 30, 2011.  We will make our selections by the end of January.

We expect each intern to spend a minimum of 10 weeks in the program, dates determined by a person’s college schedule. The more flexible an applicant is in terms of which Major League city he or she can work in, the better the person’s chances of being selected.  Interns will be paid $500 per week.

Applicants should submit a resume, 5 to 10 published articles, a list of references and a 750-word essay on why MLB.com should select you? Your clips ideally will show a variety of work, including game stories, previews and features. Previous experience covering a beat is preferred.

Associates are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation.

Please mail all internship applications to:

Bill Hill

Assistant Managing Editor/MLB.com

Major League Baseball/Western Operations

2415 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 850

Phoenix, AZ 85016

If you have any questions, please contact Bill Hill at bill.hill@MLB.com and put the words “Internship Info” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

MLB Advanced Media

MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (MLBAM) is the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball. MLBAM manages the official league site, www.MLB.com, and the 30 club sites to create the most comprehensive resource for Major League Baseball on the Internet.

Production Assistant

Employer:  CBS4

Application Deadline:  October 5, 2011

Job Type:  Part-time

CBS4, the CBS affiliate in Rock Island IL, is seeking a part-time Production Assistant to work during our regularly scheduled newscasts.  Duties include: master control switching, news pre-production, limited non-linear promo production, ingesting spots digitally into commercial playback system.  Weekends required.  Excellent entry-level position with high school or college media experience a plus.  Send resume to CBS4, Attn: HR, 231 18th Street, Rock Island, IL  61201, fax 309-788-4975 email humanresources@cbs4qc.com  EOE Close 10/05

Editorial Internships

Employer:  The Chronicle of Higher Education

Application Deadline:  October 7, 2011

Job Type:  Internship

The Chronicle of Higher Education offers three internship sessions each year: winter/spring, summer, and fall.

The paper is currently seeking interns for the winter/spring 2012 session, which will begin in January. The Chronicle is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse work force.

The internships are full-time in our Washington, D.C., office and will last through May. In addition to a $500 weekly stipend, academic credit can often be arranged.

Three interns will be hired; we are looking for both undergraduates and recent graduates.

In addition, The Chronicle is offering a Diversity Internship to give current undergraduates and recent college graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience at the No. 1 source for news about higher education. The program aims to help bring greater diversity to the field of journalism by reaching out to students who are members of minority groups underrepresented in the industry. Applicants for this internship must have a strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism, and should note on their cover letter that they are applying for The Chronicle of Higher Education's Diversity Internship.

All the interns will have the same primary responsibilities: reporting and writing daily news articles forThe Chronicle's Web site (which usually appear subsequently in print), writing news articles for other sections of the newspaper, and doing research for special projects. There is very little grunt work. Interns who prove themselves as reporters and writers are often asked to write full-length features.

The Chronicle places a premium on reporting that is accurate and writing that shines. All writing, including that done by staff reporters, is carefully edited. Interns typically leave with a set of strong, varied clips.

Requirements: Experience writing for publication, either at a student newspaper or a professional publication, is required. Candidates with previous internships and deadline-reporting experience are preferred. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011. Applications that are late, e-mailed, or faxed will not be considered.

Applications should include a cover letter; a résumé with telephone, e-mail, and postal contact information; and a maximum of five varied and impressive clips. Clips should include dates and publication names. Please be sure type is large enough to read. Send applications to:

Sarah Henderson
Internship Coordinator
The Chronicle of Higher Education
1255 23rd Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037

NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR E-MAIL INQUIRIES, PLEASE

Semifinalists are generally called within three weeks of the application deadline, and all applicants are notified by postcard when the search is completed, usually within seven weeks. Candidates who are concerned about whether their application was received should use a mailing service that offers delivery confirmation. Because of the volume of applications, we cannot be expected to respond to individual status requests.

Volunteer Newsletter Writer

Employer:  Vilas Ink

Pay:  Volunteer

Job Type:  Part-time

Journalism or other student writer wanted to help local neighborhood association create articles for quarterly newsletter. "Vilas Ink" is a 12-page newsletter that is printed and mailed to around 600 households in the Edgewood/Monroe/Vilas area, and includes local announcements, reports from elected officials and articles about notable people, buildings, businesses and public issues. The first opportunity is for a 600-700 word article on a new community development corporation that ex-mayor Dave Cieslewicz will be leading. Submission deadline is October 28th, with publication in mid-November.

This is a good opportunity for a student to work with local sources to understand and describe a significant new program in the City of Madison, perhaps laying the groundwork for a longer article with wider distribution.  Additional articles could be written as time and interest allow in the future.

Contact Brad Ricker (bradricker@charter.net or 213-7306) or Jon Standridge (jstandri@wisc.edu or 669-8770).

Information and Tour Guides

Employer:  Visitor & Information Programs

Job Type:  Part-time

Visitor & Information Programs is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic students to serve as Information Guides and Tour Guides beginning in Spring 2012. 

Tour guides conduct daily walking tours of campus and educate groups about academics, campus life, history, traditions, and university achievements. Tours include: prospective student and family visits hosted by the Office of Admissions, customized campus tours, elementary and middle school field trips, and new faculty and staff tours.

Information Guides assist students, faculty and staff, prospective students and their families, visitors, and members of the community access information about the campus and surrounding area through the Campus and Community Information Welcome Desk at Union South, at the Welcome Center at 21 N. Park Street, and at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. They serve clients in person, over the phone, by e-mail, and through live chat.

Working as a Tour Guide or Information Guide is a great springboard to other career opportunities regardless of field of interest. In these positions, students will sharpen their communication, problem-solving, customer service, and leadership skills while working in a fun, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. 

See current employees share their experiences working with VIP:

Information Guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K14kwATKTw 

Tour Guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJBa_PQV6HY 

Starting salary is $8/hour with opportunities for advancement up to $12/hour. Applications are available at www.vip.wisc.edu and are due at the Campus and Community Information Welcome Desk in Union South by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

Visitor & Information Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 

Writing Internship

Employer:  thefoodhunt.com

Pay:  unpaid

Job Type:  Internship

I run a food website (http://www.thefoodhunt.com) and we need to build content and are hoping to get at least two enthusiastic contributors this school year.   Applicants can be from any background, but an enthusiasm for food is definitely a plus.  The time commitment won’t be too long, about an article every 1-2 weeks.  Contributors will be expected to cover new restaurants, conduct interviews with chefs/restaurateurs, and other food news…

Interested applicants should submit a writing sample and a brief bio to me at:  Ben@thefoodhunt.com

Any other questions can be sent to that email as well

Volunteer Publicity Chair

Employer:  Hoofer Outing Club

Pay:  volunteer

Job Type:  Part-time

The Hoofer Outing Club is looking for a student to replace their current Publicity Chair in the spring semester. They would like to begin training this replacement in the coming weeks. Duties as the Hoofer’s Publicity Chair include:

•  Working with the Memorial Union marketing department to advertise and publicize events and kickoffs within the club.

•  Producing flyers, brochures and posters.

•  Reserving rooms and organizing volunteers for club kickoffs.

This is a volunteer position with an expected workload of about 5 hours a week.

Interested applicants should send resumes to eeumhoefer@wisc.edu. Also, please indicate if you are a current Hoofer member.

Web Merchandise Writing Internship

Employer: 

 Kohl's

Job Type: 

 Internship

Company Profile:

Kohl’s is one of the largest and fastest-growing retailers in the country. A family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store, Kohl’s offers quality merchandise from national and exclusive brands, such as Jennifer Lopez, Simply Vera Vera Wang, ELLE™, Food Network™, and FILA SPORT®. Kohl’s is committed to serving the community through green leadership and the Kohl’s Cares® merchandise program which has raised over $180 million for children’s initiatives nationwide. Employees enjoy a workplace that is exciting and evolving. At Kohl’s, you will be able to try new things, set goals for your development, build a career that fits your expectations, and have fun along the way!  It’s easy to see why Kohl’s was selected by Businessweek as one of the best places to launch a career. 

Position Summary:

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kohl’s 10-week paid internship program gives you a first-hand look into the fast paced world of retail. The program will help you grow through training and development classes, senior level exposure, networking with associates, and a final project that will be presented to leaders throughout the organization. On top of the amazing opportunities in the office, Kohl's also provides summer housing, transportation to and from work, and sponsored events that will expose you to all Milwaukee has to offer. Our best-in-class internship is your opportunity to start building a great future!

As a Web Merchandise Writing intern you will have the opportunity to assist the merchandise writing team in coordinating and developing content assets as needed for a variety of online message vehicles. This will involve managing relationships with the buying groups, the sample turn-in process for each catalog, competitive and vendor research, developing copy concepts and writing copy.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Work closely with design and production teams to develop a product copy for Kohls.com
• Assist in the development of merchandise specific online content
• Ensure that content is accurate and effective in communicating the desired message
• Complete the internship with an understanding of common retail terms and the life-cycle of web products, product descriptions and product specific copy, features and events
• Assist with managing all copy content related to merchandise on the E-Commerce website
• Research and comparatively analyze products
• Form relationships with multiple departments within Kohl’s
• Develop a final project by researching a specific area or opportunity with E-Commerce and presenting it to members of your department in addition to senior leadership

 Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Strong analytical skills along with superior critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and drive to develop retail business knowledge
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others

Social Media Intern

Employer: 

 Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Application Deadline: 

 taking inquiries until position is filled

Job Type: 

 Part-time Internship

Social Media Project. We are looking for someone with the skills and knowledge to help us create a video campaign, upgrade our podcast, use facebook in a more sophisticated way, help us make our website usable on mobile devices, etc.

Application instructions: send inquiries to Jen Rubin at rubin@wisdc.org

Communications Intern

Employer: 

 Wisconsin Environmental Initiative

Start Date: 

 October 3, 2011

Application Deadline: 

 September 28, 2011

Pay: 

 $12/hour

Job Type: 

 Part-time

Internship

Wisconsin Environmental Initiative (WEI) is seeking a Communications Intern who possesses strong communication and organizational skills. This paid position offers the opportunity to gain a variety of experience through involvement in a wide range of communications and marketing activities.

WE are seeking a motivated college student or graduate student pursuing a degree in communications or journalism, with at least junior standing. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational ability and strong oral and written communication skills. The ability to work independently is required. Duties include development of social media efforts, web maintenance, writing and editing for various print and digital marketing materials, and summarizing relevant news and information related to sustainable business practices. A demonstrated interest in environmental topics is desired.

Interns will have an opportunity to interact and work with environment leaders in business sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining and updating website content using an online content management system
• Assisting with the development and coordination of the program’s social media efforts
• Assisting with media relations activities including responding to media inquiries, managing media lists, and media monitoring
• Writing and editing communications materials, such as newsletters, news releases, fact sheets, email blasts and media pitches
• Researching and summarizing relevant news and information
• Managing administrative functions, such as member database and materials requests fulfillment
• Performing other administrative tasks as requested

About WEI:

WEI’s initiatives in green building, sustainable tourism, and environmental policy and business environmental management, deliver superior economic and environmental results.  WEI is Wisconsin’s leader in advancing the concept of “doing well by doing good,”  and reaping the financial benefits and market distinctions of improved environmental performance through waste reduction, maximum resource efficiency, and improved  product or service design.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Connie McElrone at cmcelrone@wi-ei.org.  Deadline for applications is September 28. Internship starts October 3 and lasts the fall and spring semester. This is a part-time paid internship ($12 per hour). Hours are flexible and would range from 8-12 hours a week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and events as needed.