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Internships

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Chicago Internship Program

The Chicago Internship Program provides all of the necessary amenities to have a successful summer in Chicago. The program includes summer housing, meals, transportation to and from work, planned weekend events, career seminars, resume and interview coaching, all in addition to guaranteed internship placement in your field. It is the complete career development package, allowing for a safe environment, surrounded by hundreds of motivated college students from universities around the world for a summer in the Chicago Internship Program.

For more information on Dream Careers internship finding programs, 

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Spring 2012 Internships - Campus Socialite Media

Employer: 

 Campus Socialite Media

Job Type: 

 Internship

Campus Socialite Media is a next-generation, full-service marketing, advertising, and media agency that is uniquely qualified to help companies extend their brand’s reach to the niche college student demographic. We help to facilitate the growth of mutually beneficial relationships between college communities and the companies that consider those students as their primary target market. Campus Socialite Media is the avenue to social culture and the vehicle to connect to the trends, events, and ideas that define Generation Y. Think of us as a translator that helps bridge the cultural gap between the language of the corporate world and the lingo of modern college life through physical, social, and viral marketing strategies.

The Campus Socialite blog is the leading voice for all things college and has amassed a loyal following of thousands of students and alumni nationwide. With a unique, eclectic mix of writers, The Campus Socialite offers a comprehensive outlook on a wide range of topics spanning from everyday advice to sports and entertainment news as well as the latest trends in arts and technology.

Twitter URL:

http://twitter.com/#!/CampusSocialite

Facebook URL

http://www.facebook.com/TheCampusSocialite

Divisions/Departments:

Blog (Online Media), Marketing & Social Media, Events, College-Campus Recruitment, Web Development, Graphic Design

Products & Services:

Campus Socialite Media is home of the college lifestyle blog, The Campus Socialite. We have created the annual Blitz & Beatz Tour - a concert and tailgate series stopping at some of the biggest universities in college football and while bringing unique products and services to the college community. The Campus Socialite Awards, highlighting the best superlatives for college students nationwide across the digital space.

Creative Writing & Blogger Interns: Campus Bloggers get a firsthand look at the new age publishing process for a nationally recognized site. There is a great opportunity for your work to be filtered through the eyes of thousands of college students nationwide. You will gain access and free entrance into any Campus Socialite Sponsored Event. Press passes into various popular festivals will be available to in exchange coverage of the events. Gain first-hand journalistic experience through interviewing and interacting with influential business professionals, artists, entertainers, and athletes.  Learn social media strategies that will help you to expose your personal brand alongside The Campus Socialite brand.

Students can get credit for the internship. It would start as soon as their schedules allow and last for the duration of the semester if they wish, or it can be on more of a freelance basis based on their schedule. 

If interested please contact:

 

Alexa Kobler 

Communications & Recruitment Director 

Campus Socialite Media, LLC 

55W 39th St., New York 10001 

office:212-869-6999

Social Media and Inbound Marketing Paid Internship; CloudTactix in Madison, WI

Employer: 

 CloudTactix

Start Date: 

 January 2012

Job Type: 

 Internship

We’re CloudTactix, an Inbound Marketing Agency based in Madison, Wisconsin. We help organizations improve their marketing efficiency and enhance their revenue performance by designing, measuring, and improving online initiatives with strategic inbound marketing solutions. We have delivered successful results for the area's most known companies, including Life Technologies, Promega, Spacesaver, and Springs Window Fashions.

We seek a dependable high-energy social media and inbound marketing intern to join our team for the Spring 2012 Semester (January–May 2012). You will have an opportunity to gain valuable inbound marketing experience working on real projects producing real results for real customers and having fun along the way. Required Attributes:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-starting and highly organized
• Works well independently and on teams

Desired Attributes:

• Passion for writing and blogging
• Extensive personal experience with social media
• Interest in Marketing

Candidates will need to be able to start in late January and be available for 10+ hours/week. Compensation is dependent on experience. To be considered for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications and interest to Chris Murvine at chris.murvine@cloudtactix.com.

The internship is located at 8517 Excelsior Drive (far west Madison).

Questions kindly contact Chris at 608-622-7541.

Burns Entertainment Internships

Brands and agencies hire Burns to help deliver their most important messages to their most important audiences from brand positioning to product launches to global campaigns, to drive affinity, sales, share and profits.

We are expert in the worlds of celebrity and pop culture – who’s hot, who’s not, and how to leverage celebrity across the entire marketing mix.

Celebrity can be leveraged in many ways. Celebrities in ad campaigns, celebrities in public relations roles, music licensing, personal appearances, speaking engagements, activating sponsorships, digital & social media, product placement integrations and others.

Burns clients include top brands in every category such as Novartis, Discover Card, Ford, Unilever, Pfizer, AOL, AFLAC, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group ,Kimberly Clark, Domino’s Pizza, Sprint, Staples, Miller Brewing Company and many others.

Burns provides counsel and insight on how to best utilize entertainment and sports celebrities, music and properties to benefit your brand and reach and engage your target consumer. While agents, managers, publishers and record labels represent a limited number of clients, we represent brands and agencies creating access to the entire celebrity and music community.

 http://burnsent.com/careersinternships/ 

Internships 

How many interns do you accept per semester?
4 to 6

Where is the Internship?
Less than 10 miles from CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (Evanston, Illinois, home of Northwestern University)

What are the hours?
Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm

What will the internship entail?
Interns receive hands-on training, instruction and experience in one or more of the following company divisions:

•    Advertising Division/Endorsements

•    Public Relations/Influencer Marketing and Gifting Division

•    Speaking Engagements/Campus Events Division

•    Corporate Partnerships Division

When should I apply? Apply as soon as possible.
We receive a high volume of resumes and give preference to those who apply early. Phone & in-person interviews are conducted during the following time frames:

•    Fall Internships (August – December): Interviews are conducted between March/April

•    Winter/Spring Internships (January – May): Interviews are conducted in October/November

•    Summer Internships (May – August): Interviews are conducted in December/January

How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to Lisa Streitmatter, indicating which semester you are applying for.

Lisa Streitmatter, Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing, Inc.
820 Davis Street, Suite 222
Evanston, IL 60201
E-mail: Lisa.Streitmatter@burnsent.com

Fleishman-Hillard; Strategic Communications Firm Internships in Chicago and Minneapolis

Fleishman-Hillard, one of the world’s leading strategic communications firms, has built its reputation on creating integrated solutions that deliver what its clients value most. The firm operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin America through its 80 owned offices.

Specialties

Integrated communications; corporate reputation; crisis and issues management; brand communications; healthcare; digital

http://fleishmanhillard.com/

 Chicago Internships

Fleishman-Hillard Inc.
 Intern Coordinator 
200 E. Randolph Street, 37th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-6513
United States

Qualified candidates will have at least a B average and will have completed their junior year of college, though first consideration is given to graduating seniors and recent graduates. Ideal candidates will have a focus on journalism, mass media, public relations, communications, English, political science or broadcasting.

If interested in an internship, please specify which session and submit a resume, cover letter, a letter of recommendation and three relevant writing samples.

Deadlines for submissions: winter/spring (Nov. 1); summer (March 1); 
fall (July 1). However, submissions are accepted year-round.

Minneapolis Internships

Fleishman-Hillard Inc. 
Intern Coordinator 
150 S. Fifth Street, Suite 320
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1241
United States

If interested in an internship, please submit a resume and writing samples.

Submissions are accepted year-round.

American Eagle Campus Rep Program: Spring 2012

American Eagle Campus Rep Program: Spring 2012

Summary:

A total of 144 American Eagle Reps on 48 campuses around the country (3 Reps per school) will be completing 7 to 8 events and activities during the Spring 2012 semester. Student Reps involved with this program will create marketing plans and then execute these activities (such as campus hunts and study breaks) over the course of the semester.  Reps will also co-manage a custom AESU Facebook page for their school.

Campus Rep Program:

We are looking for outgoing, smart individuals who have an interest in marketing and promotions and want the chance to work with a number one college clothing brand. Each campus will have 3 student reps – one lead rep and two assistant reps. If you feel that you have a large network of friends on your campus, are involved in a variety of activities and organizations, and love to have fun, plan and promote cool events, apply to become an AE Rep today!

Lead Rep responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

•                    Receive promotional materials and gear (and keep in a safe place)

•                    Be creative in coordinating and executing each required event

•                    Be innovative about how to generate awareness on your campus and get fellow students excited and involved in the program

•                    Be an Administrator of your campus AE Facebook Page

•                    Complete event recaps and upload photos to Facebook in a timely manner

•                    Take photos (and/or video) of all program activities/events and upload to designated YMC website or social network page.

•                    Complete two program surveys throughout the semester

•                    Maintain a line of communication with in-house management

*All final candidates will be given a video assignment, so please be prepared to create this if you are chosen as a final candidate*

Assistant Rep responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

•                    Be active on your school’s AE Facebook Page on a weekly basis, making frequent updates and posts

•                    Be innovative about how to generate awareness on your campus and get fellow students excited and involved in the program

•                    Be creative in coordinating, promoting and helping execute a minimum of 3-4 of the required  program activities each  semester

•                    Assist the lead rep by taking photos (and/or video) of the activities/events that you are involved in and upload to designated YMC website or social network page.

For this project you will:

•              Receive base compensation for completing all program requirements

•              Have opportunities for additional awards & incentives

To apply for this opportunity, go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AESUSPRING12

Cox Media Group Washington Internship Program

Employer: 

 The Cox Media Group

Job Type: 

 Internship

The Cox Media Group is in search of tomorrow’s brightest broadcast reporters and producers to work as interns in our bureau in Washington, D.C. This is a rare opportunity to train alongside experienced journalists enterprising and producing Washington-based news for our 11 television stations, six radio stations and four newspapers across the country.

This is not an internship for someone who only wants to make photocopies, take coffee orders and answer phones all day.

Cox D.C. interns spend the semester as part of our news team and are responsible for seeing stories through from start to finish. Interns research and enterprise story ideas, conduct interviews on Capitol Hill, log sound bites, edit video and write copy.

In exchange for a semester of challenging work, we help you produce a resume reel with a standup and three packages.

Our internship is unpaid and you must provide proof of college/graduate school credit to be considered. We require interns to work at least two days a week. Priority is given to those available additional days.

To apply or ask questions, email Patrick Terpstra at patrick.terpstra@coxinc.com and attach your resume and cover letter. Tell us about your news experience and why you would be an ideal fit in our newsroom. Also, include the days you are available to work and when you would begin and end your internship. Be sure to include the name of your university, references, the professor who will give you credit for the internship and a phone number where you can be reached.

Application deadlines:   Fall                   August 1^st

                                    Spring              December 1^st

                                    Summer            April 1^st

Communications Manager, Social Media

Employer: 

 Johnson Controls

Job Type: 

 Full-time

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 142,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. JCI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and as such does not discriminate in its recruiting and selection process based on disability or handicap status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Hotline at (414)-524-8999 and press option #0.

 

The Manager, Social Media will support the social media area, including supporting the development and execution of the social media strategy, and underlying processes and tactics to assist in supporting and advancing the corporate communications objectives globally.  This individual will conduct relevant research in social media, identifying the channels for focus in social media.  The manager will assist in the implementation of the revised policy for social media and the development of an on-line training program for all employees globally and the follow-on communication of the company policy and program in social media.  Further, the position will be responsible for the day-to-day evaluation of social media through metric reports and analysis and identify ways in which to improve the company's position in social media.

 

Primary Duties:

• Conduct ongoing reviews of the company and its competitors in social media and regularly conduct benchmarking to ensure the company is utilizing state of the art practices in its social media program
• Assist in the development and global roll-out of a social media program.  This includes piloting training, ensuring the policy is updated as needed, and the identification of brand ambassadors to advance and protect the reputation of the company oversee and monitor the company's presence in social media and serve to mitigate issues as they occur.
• Regularly reviewing competitors and identifying opportunities and issues with the company to improve its competitive position in social media
• Assist in the development of a recruitment social media site for human resources as a pilot experience and ways to improve our identification of talent through the use of social media.
• Ensuring alignment of social media content with the brand strategy platform and company standards.
• Work with the other communication leaders and professionals, specifically media relations, internal communications and advertising and brand to ensure that work is in sync and collaborative.
• Develop social media sites as needed and support that with appropriate staff within corporate and the business units. Work with other functional teams at the corporate level to develop social media sites. Ensure that brand ambassadors participate in online conversations as deemed necessary

 

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and Master's degree in related area
• Minimum of 5 years working experience with at least 2 years working in a related communications field in a corporate/business unit setting, or related combination of experience and education
• Comprehensive understanding of media
• Understanding of editorial concepts for social media
• Demonstrated success in communications
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Outstanding project management skill, superior organization and process management capabilities
• Should have strong understanding of media management tools and researches methodologies.
• Superior writing, strategy, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to advance beyond this position is an imperative as the organization works to increase and enhance its communication talent base.

Email resume to maureen.l.norton@jci.com

PR Internship

Employer: 

 Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media

Pay: 

 Unpaid

Job Type: 

 Internship

Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media is offering a public relations internship for spring 2012. This internship will offer the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on public relations work experience as a part of a team, invaluable project management training and constructive feedback while learning the skills that are critical for a successful career in PR.

 

The internship will offer the right candidate the opportunity to learn critical skills for a successful career in PR. You’ll work with a team of PR pros who produce award-winning results for a variety of business-to-consumer, business-to-business and nonprofit clients. We have a friendly work environment, a strong roster of clients, and a great team of colleagues. This position reports to the Vice President of PR and works directly with the Vice President as well as a team of PR pros and others throughout the agency on project work. But don’t take our word for it – here’s what our previous PR interns have said about their experience at Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media:

 

“The PR internship at ZGM+PR+NM was unique in the fact that the work was challenging but not overwhelming because the team guided me along the way, sharing tips and knowledge that are not taught in the classroom.”

 

"My co-workers at ZGM+PR+NM were so welcoming, helpful and encouraging.”

 

“Having the ability to see projects from start to finish provided me with many valuable skills that I can carry with me into my professional career.”

 

“Working at ZGM+PR+NM has helped me develop my skills as a communicator and prepare me for a successful future in PR.”

 

“The variety of projects gave me the opportunity to build my portfolio and reach my writing goals.”

 

“I'm really going to miss working with ZGM+PR+NM. I have learned so much and would recommend the internship to anyone, in a heartbeat!”

 

“I am so grateful that I was given the chance to do so many different things for such a wide variety of clients.”

 

“Thanks again for being so supportive and fun to work with!”

 

For the right internship candidate, the internship will consist of -- but not be limited to -- the following:

 

• Exposure to a number of different clients and client project work
• Drafting and editing a variety of media materials including news releases, company fact sheets, bios, media alerts, pitch notes, etc. and compiling media lists using Cision
• Social media development and execution
• Pitching, media calls and distributing media materials
• Participation in appropriate client and team meetings
• Conducting media research and other research
• Attending media events and other opportunities as they become available

 

Job Qualifications

 

We look for bright students who have maintained GPA of 3.0 or higher and are passionate about a career in public relations as well as possess the following qualifications:

 

• Current enrollment in a college degree program (juniors and seniors preferred) or recent graduate with a degree in public relations, journalism, English or communications public relations (or relevant subject)
• Solid written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of AP writing style
• Project management capabilities including organizational and prioritization skills to balance multiple projects and demands
• A self-starter and a team player
• Detail-oriented
• Professional appearance and manner
• Experienced user of social media applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat
• Compensation & Benefits

This is an unpaid internship position, but is typically structured for college credit.

 

How To Apply

 

Interested PR internship candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume and two or three writing samples tocareers@zizzogroup.com. Please include the words “PR Internship Inquiry - BSN” in the subject line.