Communications Student Intern; UW Colleges and UW-Extension

Employer: UW Colleges and UW-Extension, University Relations Department Application Deadline: April 30, 2012 Pay: $10/hour Job Type: Part-time Internship: This part-time position as part of the Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program works in the University Relations (communications) office for the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin-Extension based in Madison, WI. The UW Colleges and the UW-Extension are two statewide institutions led by a single chancellor, and the University Relations office supports the chancellor and both institutions. Duties 1. Writing and editing a. Write clearly and compellingly in a variety of ways: short articles, emails, social media postings, documents, etc. b. Proofread and edit work of self and others c. Conduct interviews in person and over the phone 2. Social media a. Contribute to UW Colleges and UW-Extension social media accounts regularly and strategically in a manner that adheres to the brand guidelines and considers audience b. Research social media best practices, and suggest changes as necessary c. Suggest or investigate ways to increase followers/friends d. Suggest ways to increase engagement 3. Create content a. Suggest story ideas from a variety of work done by UW-Extension and UW Colleges b. Shoot photos and video through simple department tools c. Use Animoto to create short videos 4. Manage and organize Flickr account to improve access and search of photos. 5. Use Google Analytics or other tools to help evaluate effectiveness of communications. 6. Research and share information with staff about emerging technologies, software, and social media. 7. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 1. Applicants should be college or university students with junior, senior or graduate student standing for fall 2012. 2. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Ideally, applicant loves working with language and wants to use it effectively to communicate clearly and to share compelling stories. 3. Technical familiarity with social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Flickr. 4. Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail. 5. Willingness to try new things and problem solve to resolve snags that arise. 6. Experience working in teams and working independently within deadlines. 7. Enthusiasm for social media, video, photography. 8. Aptitude to be trained in Animoto, Flickr, Google Analytics, etc. 9. Ability to be approved to drive state cars or have access to reliable transportation as some assignments will be outside Madison. Hours This is a 20-32 hour/week position during the summer with the possibility of going into the fall when hours can be reduced to meet student schedule. Summer intern will be expected to be in the office M-F and assignments may include independent work outside of Madison. How to apply Submit the following materials electronically to Teri Venker at teri.venker@uwex.uwc.edu by Monday, April 30, 2012: a. Cover letter explaining why you are qualified for the position b. Resume of educational and work history c. Two writing samples (one each from any of the following). Each should be no more than one page. i. one-page from a school paper ii. blog posts iii. series of social media postings iv. article or column v. press release vi. video script vii. other Goals of position The goals of the intern position are to: a) assist the University Relations staff in reaching audiences in new and engaging ways, drawing upon the intern’s skills, knowledge and experience, and b) provide the intern with the experience of working in a professional communications environment serving two complex institutions with statewide audiences. 3 UW Colleges is comprised of 13 freshman-sophomore campuses all over Wisconsin and UW Colleges Online that offer an associate degree in arts and science and prepare students of all ages and backgrounds for baccalaureate and professional programs. The UW-Extension brings the benefits of the UW to everyone in the state through Cooperative Extension offices in 72 counties and three tribal nations, 12 Small Business Development Centers, Outreach and E-Learning programs delivered via the 26 UW System campuses and distance-learning channels, as well as through the statewide networks of Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television. The University Relations office is located at 432 N. Lake Street, just off State Street in Madison, WI. Women, students of color, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. **Internship posting taken from UW-Madison School of Journalism website.

Summer Legislative Internship Opportunity; Madison, WI

Employer: Office of Senator Chris Larson Application Deadline: May 18, 2012 Job Type: Internship Senator Chris Larson (D – Milwaukee) has an opening for a legislative intern for this summer in his Madison, State Capitol office. Intern responsibilities vary and are tailored to the interest and strengths of interns. Responsibilities may include policy research, summarizing proposed legislation, data management, event participation, press writing, and constituent communications. All interns assist with general office operations. Opportunities to accompany staff to Milwaukee to attend events and work directly with the Senator will also be available. Qualified applicants should have an interest or knowledge of the legislative process and state government. In addition, applicants should have good written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience in an office setting is preferred, but not required. Applicants must be able to work during normal business hours, and be able to dedicate a minimum of 12 hours a week to the internship. Intern positions are unpaid. If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume and cover letter, along with the attached application to Senator Chris Larson at sen.larson@legis.wi.gov or by mail at Senator Chris Larson, P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707. Questions may be addressed to Justin Sargent at 1-608-266-7505 Application link: http://www.journalism.wisc.edu/files/Larson%20Office%20Intern%20Application%20Form.doc Application Deadline May 18th **Internship posting taken from UW Madison Journalism School online website.

Graphic Design Intern, Development; Madison Children's Museum

Title: Graphic Design Intern, Development Compensation: Unpaid Hours: 10-15 per week, split among Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Madison Children's Museum is unique among family resources in Dane County. The museum fosters family and community connections, and provides a place where every child can learn through play in a hands-on, interactive environment. Our Development Department is looking for an enthusiastic Graphic Design Intern for the spring semester of 2011. Gain valuable experience designing marketing materials and maintaining our Web site while helping to boost the profile of a well-respected nonprofit organization. Duties of the position would include: ■ Assisting our graphic designer with day-to-day projects ■ Designing marketing materials, such as brochures and flyers, for special events ■ Helping to update and maintain website ■ Ensuring that all materials follow the organization’s graphic standards Job qualifications: Applicants enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in graphic design. Applicant should have excellent organization and time management skills. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a must. Owning a personal laptop that could be used for design is a plus, since the museum has a limited number of computers available. Hours are flexible, but occasional evening work may be required. Located downtown on the bus line. MCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. How to apply: Send cover letter, resume and work samples to: tbarr@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or via mail to: Tsela Barr, Graphic Designer Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street Madison, WI 53703 **Internship posting taken from Madison Children Museum's website.

Lands' End Internship; Dodgeville, WI

About Us: Lands’ End is a leading international brand and multi-channel retailer of classically inspired clothing and home products as well as school uniforms and top-quality logo apparel for business consumers. With over 40 years of experience, Lands’ End is world renowned for superior customer service and is recognized as an innovator in the industry. Incorporated in 1963 and publicly traded for 15 years, Lands’ End, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 2002. In 2005, Lands’ End became a proud member of Sears Holdings Corporation in a merger between Sears and Kmart. Today, in addition to offering products on the Internet and through catalogs, Lands’ end also has nearly 300 LE Shops at Sears. Our environment is customer focused and innovative. When you join Lands’ End, you will join over 5,000 talented individuals who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, curious, flexible, and results-minded – all driving toward the same goal – to motivate customers and drive sales through multiple channels. Location: Our 12 week Summer Internship Program is held at the Lands’ End corporate headquarters in Dodgeville, WI. Dodgeville is a community of about 4,000 that offers charming restored buildings with plenty of stores, specialty shops, restaurants and professional services. Nearby Governor Dodge State Park is Wisconsin’s largest with over 5,000 scenic acres, two lakes, and a waterfall. In contrast, located just 45 minutes from Dodgeville is Madison. Madison is a progressive, cosmopolitan city of 200,000 and home to the prestigious University of Wisconsin as well as the state capital. With four lakes and over 200 parks, it is one of the nation’s most scenic cities. Popular events in Madison include the Farmer’s Market, Blues Fest, the Taste of Madison, and Concerts on the Square. Madison is also consistently ranked as one of the nation’s safest and best cities in which to live, work, play and raise a family. Lands’ End Internship Program Overview: As a 2012 Lands’ End intern, you’ll join a diverse group of individuals from a variety of schools and areas of study for the 12 week Summer program. Some highlights of our summer internship program include: Competitive internship salary Relocation assistance Career-building workshops Scholarship opportunities Team-building activities Leadership and cross functional learning opportunities Free access to a 10,000 square foot onsite fitness facility Merchandise discounts at Lands’ End and Sears. Divisions offering Undergraduate Internship Opportunities: Financial Analysis Retail Operations Merchandising Apparel Design CAD Design Planning Information Technology Sourcing Web – Graphic Design & UX Design Facilities – Engineering Employee Services/Recruitment - 6 month commitment How to Apply: Please click on landsend.com/careers/search and then select "Internship" in the Job Function drop down box. After clicking search, select the appropriate intern program application. If you do have questions, please feel free to email us at intern@landsend.com. “The Lands' End Internship also provided me opportunity to work within cross-functional teams on real business projects and present solutions for actual business challenges to senior leadership. Everything from the training to the projects and work that I was given helped me feel as if I was already part of the Lands' End team.” – Amber, Iowa State University

ABIS Group; Madison, WI

The ABIS Group (www.theabisgroup.com) is seeking entry-level assistant industry news brief editors (for an early morning start shift). Assistant editors will research, write and edit headlines and abstracts for a collection of daily newsletters under deadline. Our growing editorial team is a smart, diverse, highly talented group with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds. We place a high value on teamwork, initiative, thinking "outside the box," intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to make a difference. The work environment is fast paced and stimulating. We're looking for strong writers and editors who can quickly identify the "gist" of a breaking news story and summarize it in a clean, concise fashion. Candidates should have an excellent academic record; a strong interest in health care, health science or business; a sharp eye for detail; a good sense of relevance; and the ability to juggle multiple tasks. Coursework or work experience in health care, health sciences or business is a plus but not required. Work or internship experience as a journalist, copywriter or editor is also a plus. The ABIS Group is headquartered in the Evanston/Northwestern University Research Park in beautiful and vibrant Evanston, Ill., blocks from Lake Michigan and 20 minutes from downtown Chicago (http://www.cityofevanston.org/). Interested? We'd like to hear from you. Please email a cover letter and resume to Tyler Blue at abisjobs@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, May 2. Selected candidates must be available for an interview on Tuesday, May 8, at Vilas Hall on campus. Please use the email address provided above. No phone calls please.

Editor at University Communications, Madison

Employer: University Communications
Pay: $10.75-$11.00/hour
Job Type: Part-time

Interested in building a new online student news initiative at UW-Madison?
University Communications, the central public information office for UW-Madison, is looking for a talented student to serve as an online editor for an upcoming project.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience creating and/or editing a print or online publication, strong organizational skills and a desire to find and develop content that will be compelling, useful and engaging to his or her fellow students.
In addition to some writing and copyediting duties, the editor will be expected to keep in touch with student-related developments via social media, blogs and in the local media.
Eligible applicants are limited to undergraduates or graduate students enrolled at UW-Madison. The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism, English, public relations, strategic communications or a related field. Summer 2012 hours are a requirement. The role will continue through spring of 2013.

The position requires an ability to work with limited supervision, proven editing and writing experience, familiarity with AP style, the Macintosh platform, Microsoft Word, WordPress and WiscList, along with Twitter and Facebook.

To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your interest and experience in the area, a resume and two examples of your writing or editing to:

Renee Celley
racelley@wisc.edu
27 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI, 53706

Communications Student Intern; UW Colleges and UW-Extension

Employer: UW Colleges and UW-Extension, University Relations Department
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012
Pay: $10/hour
Job Type: Part-time Internship

This part-time position as part of the Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program works in the University Relations (communications) office for the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin-Extension based in Madison, WI. The UW Colleges and the UW-Extension are two statewide institutions led by a single chancellor, and the University Relations office supports the chancellor and both institutions.


Duties
1. Writing and editing
a. Write clearly and compellingly in a variety of ways: short articles, emails, social media postings, documents, etc.
b. Proofread and edit work of self and others
c. Conduct interviews in person and over the phone

2. Social media
a. Contribute to UW Colleges and UW-Extension social media accounts regularly and strategically in a manner that adheres to the brand guidelines and considers audience
b. Research social media best practices, and suggest changes as necessary
c. Suggest or investigate ways to increase followers/friends
d. Suggest ways to increase engagement

3. Create content
a. Suggest story ideas from a variety of work done by UW-Extension and UW Colleges
b. Shoot photos and video through simple department tools
c. Use Animoto to create short videos

4. Manage and organize Flickr account to improve access and search of photos.
5. Use Google Analytics or other tools to help evaluate effectiveness of communications.

6. Research and share information with staff about emerging technologies, software, and social media.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
1. Applicants should be college or university students with junior, senior or graduate student standing for fall 2012.
2. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Ideally, applicant loves working with language and wants to use it effectively to communicate clearly and to share compelling stories.
3. Technical familiarity with social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Flickr.

4. Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
5. Willingness to try new things and problem solve to resolve snags that arise.
6. Experience working in teams and working independently within deadlines.
7. Enthusiasm for social media, video, photography.
8. Aptitude to be trained in Animoto, Flickr, Google Analytics, etc.
9. Ability to be approved to drive state cars or have access to reliable transportation as some assignments will be outside Madison.

Hours
This is a 20-32 hour/week position during the summer with the possibility of going into the fall when hours can be reduced to meet student schedule. Summer intern will be expected to be in the office M-F and assignments may include independent work outside of Madison.
Pay
$10/hour
How to apply
Submit the following materials electronically to Teri Venker at teri.venker@uwex.uwc.edu by Monday, April 30, 2012:
a. Cover letter explaining why you are qualified for the position
b. Resume of educational and work history
c. Two writing samples (one each from any of the following). Each should be no more than one page.
i. one-page from a school paper
ii. blog posts
iii. series of social media postings
iv. article or column
v. press release
vi. video script
vii. other

Goals of position
The goals of the intern position are to:
a) assist the University Relations staff in reaching audiences in new and engaging ways, drawing upon the intern’s skills, knowledge and experience, and
b) provide the intern with the experience of working in a professional communications environment serving two complex institutions with statewide audiences. 3
UW Colleges is comprised of 13 freshman-sophomore campuses all over Wisconsin and UW Colleges Online that offer an associate degree in arts and science and prepare students of all ages and backgrounds for baccalaureate and professional programs.
The UW-Extension brings the benefits of the UW to everyone in the state through Cooperative Extension offices in 72 counties and three tribal nations, 12 Small Business Development Centers, Outreach and E-Learning programs delivered via the 26 UW System campuses and distance-learning channels, as well as through the statewide networks of Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television.
The University Relations office is located at 432 N. Lake Street, just off State Street in Madison, WI.
Women, students of color, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

**Internship posting taken from Journalism School website

Editor at University Communications, Madison

Editor
Employer: University Communications Job #: 65018
Pay: $10.75-$11.00 Posted: 4/11/2012
Modified: 4/11/2012 # of Positions: 1
Category: Communications On Busline?: Yes

Contact Information:
Name: Renee Celley
Email: racelley@wisc.edu
Address: 27 Bascom Hall
Fax: 262-2331
Phone1: 262-3571
Website: http://www.uc.wisc.edu/

Description:
Interested in building a new online student news initiative at UW-Madison?
University Communications, the central public information office for UW-Madison, is looking for a talented student to serve as an online editor for an upcoming project.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience creating and/or editing a print or online publication, strong organizational skills and a desire to find and develop content that will be compelling, useful and engaging to his or her fellow students.
In addition to some writing and copyediting duties, the editor will be expected to keep in touch with student-related developments via social media, blogs and in the local media.
Eligible applicants are limited to undergraduates or graduate students enrolled at UW-Madison. The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism, English, public relations, strategic communications or a related field. Summer 2012 hours are a requirement. The role will continue through spring of 2013.
The position requires an ability to work with limited supervision, proven editing and writing experience, familiarity with AP style, the Macintosh platform, Microsoft Word, WordPress and WiscList, along with Twitter and Facebook.

To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your interest and experience in the area, a resume and two examples of your writing or editing to:
Renee Celley
racelley@wisc.edu
27 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI, 53706

**Internship Posting taken from UW Student Jobcenter

The Assembly Democrats internship; message from Intern Coordinator

The Assembly Democrats are currently filling positions for summer interns, and I am hoping that you will let your membership know. We are looking for students that are available for at least 8 hours/week and are interested in state government, politics, or communications. Interns will be placed with the office that best fits their interests and strengths. Most offices will need help Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Internships are unpaid but will provide valuable experience and helpful insight into state government. They also create an opportunity to meet Assembly leadership and build a network in Madison politics.

I have attached a summary of the intern program and the intern application. Interested students should send me their resume and the filled out application at Chelsea.Domer3@legis.wisconsin.gov.


Chelsea Domer

Assembly Democrat Intern Coordinator

Office of Rep. Sandy Pasch

ph: (608) 266-7671

tf: (888) 534-0022

PRSA Young Professional Committee; a message from Emily White, Zeppos & Associates Inc.

Good afternoon!

I wanted to inform you of a great opportunity for soon-to-be graduates looking for jobs and students looking for internships in the communications industry.
I am a member of the PRSA Young Professional Committee, a group affiliated with PRSA Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter, and we have an exciting event coming up on May 3 called New Pros Night. The event will feature a resume review and a panel discussion with some of Milwaukee's most experienced executives. In addition to the panel discussion, attendees will be able to get one-on-one resume feedback, meet employees from a variety of local companies and meet professionals across a wide spectrum of experience and expertise.

It is only $5 to register, and will he held at Wisconsin Lutheran College Fine Arts Building (8800 W. Bluemound Road).
I have provided the link to register, as well as our Tumblr page detailing the event.

Registration: http://prsanewprosnight.eventbrite.com/

Event details: http://prsawisyp.tumblr.com/post/20843088466/new-pros-night-spring-session

Please pass this on to anyone interested - it is truly a great opportunity for job-seekers and we look forward to seeing you there! Feel free to let me know if you need further information or have additional questions.

Best,

Emily

Student needed to help with senior services business; Madison

Looking for a highly motivated student that is a problem solver and has a passion for helping others. Intern needed to help lay groundwork for senior services business in Madison area- home care and assisted living placement. Tasks may include but are not limited to market research, social media, branding, and HR (assisting in recruiting/interviewing/retaining caretakers). No pay/ low pay depending on results/referrals. Start date is asap.


Email: darceynett@gmail.com
Work phone: 608.315.BEST.