Editorial Intern; MSP Communications

Position Title: Editorial Intern 
Employer or Company: MSP Communications 


Location: Minneapolis, Minn. 


Start and End Date: January-June 2013 


Application Deadline: November 15, 2012 


Job Type (Internship, Part-Time, or Full-Time): Internship 
If internship, is academic credit required?: No academic credit required 
Pay: $7.25/hour 


Position Description & Requirements: Full-time (and part-time) internships are available in the editorial department of MSP Communications, which publishes Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and several custom publications. The position involves fact-checking, editorial research, writing, and photo sourcing. Interns finesse reporting/editing skills and get an inside look at the workings of a monthly publication. The paid internship ($7.25/hour) runs from January-June 2013. Interns work Monday-Friday in our downtown Minneapolis office. Candidate must be pursuing or have graduated with an English/journalism/communications major or have related experience. Eagerness, willingness to learn, and interest in magazines a must; experience at a student publication is helpful. 


Application Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter, current résumé, and two or three writing clips (no academic papers, please) to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine at intern@mspcommunications.com. Strong candidates have very clean, articulate application packages. Documents should be in a PDF or Word document format. Please do not send links to clips. Apply by November 15, 2012 and indicate that you are applying for the spring 2013 internship. Also note if you are applying for a full-time or part-time position. No phone calls or follow-up e-mails, please. We contact candidates as soon as we are able.

Copywriting Intern; CloudTactix

Do spelling and grammar mistakes make you insane?  Do you enjoy working quickly and independently?  Do you possess a higher than average amount of drive and determination?  Are you a perfectionist when it comes to writing?  In other words—are you an outstanding copywriter? If so, we need you on our team.  We’re CloudTactix, a digital marketing firm based on the far west side of Madison.  We’re searching for the right copywriting intern to join our team right away.  Work with us 10-20 hours each week during the Fall or Spring semester (or both, if we like you) and build your resume with real world experience.

Your primary duties will include ghostwriting blog posts for clients; writing posts for our own blog; drafting copy for case studies, eBooks, and white papers; and potentially writing ad copy and/or working with social media down the road.

You MUST be an independent worker who consistently meets deadlines.  You MUST demonstrate extreme attention to detail and hold yourself and your work to high standards.

Pay is hourly and begins at $10/hour. Hours are extremely flexible, but you must be able to come into the office at least once a week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Sense of humor
-Creative
-Positive attitude
-Ability to multi-task
-Extremely attention to detail
-Organized
-Manage time efficiently
-Ability to work independently
-Good listening and memory skills
-Excellent customer service skills
-Team player

DETAILS: 

Location: 8517 Excelsior Drive, Suite 113 Madison, WI 53717; Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: None

Job Type: Internship (up to 20 hours/week)

Academic Credit: No

Pay: Starting at $10/hour

Application Instructions: If you’re an independent worker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment please direct a cover letter to amie.kjellstrom@cloudtactix.com and fill out our online application here:
http://www.cloudtactix.com/who-we-are/careers/

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Public Relations Intern; VOM FASS

Employer: Vom Fass, USA & Crescendo USA

Contact: Jeff Young, Director of Franchise Development; (608-205-7708)

Start and End date: October 22,2012 to December 22, 2012 (potential to extend)

Status: Non-paid

Job Description: Experience needed: Third or fourth year Journalism or Communications major. A high interest in cooking or fine dining is helpful.

About VOM FASS USA & Crescendo USA: Started in Germany in 1994, VOM FASS (translates to “from the cask”) is the premier specialty retail franchise with over 270 shops in 20 countries positioned for rapid expansion in the United States. Crescendo, a sister brand to VOM FASS is also offering franchises worldwide. Crescendo specialty shops sell award winning culinary oils, fruit and balsamic vinegars, and spices harvested at the peak of perfection. The USA headquarters is at 3260 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705.

Job Summary: The PR Intern assists VOM FASS USA & Crescendo USA in public relations to increase visibility of the franchise program to multiple media outlets and trade associations. The public relations intern will report to the Director of Franchise Development. The goal is to instill the basic techniques of public relations. In addition, the Intern will develop compelling story lines and creative copy to insure that articles are published and generate interest in the franchise opportunities. Duties might include any of the following responsibilities, as well as other unlisted duties.

Public Relations Responsibilities: Assist with developing, writing and distributing approved press releases. Assist with media relations, including pitching, researching and scheduling interviews if needed. Assist with organization of store and corporate special events. Assist with building and maintaining relationships with both local and national media. Assist with building and maintaining press kits. Assist with posting approves logos, blog posts, images, and organizational summaries to industry related web sites, social media outlets and publications. Follow-up with members of the media to track and ensure placement. Assist with proofing written materials for style, grammar, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work with others. Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously. Ability to generate, share and follow through on a creative idea. Ability to work independently and manage projects to completion. Must be creative and a self starter.

Essential Physical Requirements: Position is primarily virtual working various days or hours. Occasional meetings, planning sessions will be held at corporate headquarters in Madison. Must have a computer and internet access.Must have a telephone.

Apply or respond electronically to: Jeff.young@vomfassusa.com  (Please put ‘PR Intern Position’ in subject line); Cover Letter, Resume of qualifications, Relevant completed course work, Writing samples

Communications Program Assistant: The AmeriCorps VISTA

Job type: Internship

Title: Communications Program Assistant

Description: Assist Allied Community Co-op with publications, advertising, events and media campaign

Key Contacts: AmeriCorps VISTA, Allied Community Co-op Staff, ACC Core Organizations, Allied Wellness Center Board of Directors

Positions Open: 1-3 internships

Recompense: Volunteer (College Credit is an option) (Stipend may be available)

Commitment: 10-15hrs a week

Duration: Start ASAP – December 14, 2012

Benefits: You gain experience in journalism, cultural competency training, diversity and volunteer training, workshop facilitation, network with new contacts, build your resume with core skills and experience. You will work directly with the community and in coordination with The AmeriCorps* VISTA.

Organization: Allied Community Co-op was established in 2010 of out of a need to coordinate resources and organizations to increase community development impact. The mission of the Co-op is to encourage, engage, educate and empower residents of the Allied Dunns Marsh Neighborhood to become collectively and individually self-sufficient by ascending to resident community leaders and to effectively provide services and access to opportunities for those who need them. The core organizations of Allied Community Co-op are Dane County Time Bank, Allied Wellness Center, Madison Apprenticeship Program, Joining Forces for Families and Allied Dunns Marsh Neighborhood Association. Other programs and activities are also in affiliation with the Allied Community. Co-op include but are not limited to Mothers in the Neighborhood, Early Childhood Initiative, Head Start, The Learning Center (MSCR),  The Welcomers, GEMS and Changing Times (Youth Programs),  Community Health Workers, The Recycling Project, City of Madison, City of Fitchburg and Dane County Job Center, AODA counseling and so many more.

Qualifications: Completion of or currently enrolled in a journalism/communications/multimedia undergraduate, graduate or PhD program or multimedia vocational program

Project Description: Media Campaign Project and Communication Literacy

1. Build media outlet contact information database
2. Write Press Releases of upcoming events and fax/email them to media outlets
3. Track Media Coverage of the Neighborhood
4. Outreach to community organizations to find out about upcoming events
5. Create an online community calendar
6. Write and distribute in Print and Online an established community newsletter
   1. Research information for potential stories for the newsletter
   2. Interview on film/photograph Residents, community leaders, community organizations
   3. Write the newsletter
   4. Increase periodical from quarterly to monthly
   5. Post Newsletter to Facebook, twitter, Tumblr and send to Stakeholder email lists
   6. Ads Promotions, recruit sponsors to advertise in newsletter
   7. Update and maintain Facebook and Twitter accounts with current newsand events
   8. Blog on Tumblr about community events, advocacy issues, activities and programs. Post link of blogs to Facebook and Twitter
   9. Attend Community events and programs and take photographs and film various activities.  Upload some of them to Facebook and Youtube others will be used for a film project
   10. Co-facilitate resident/community workshops on
       1. how to format newsletters
       2. how to write news stories, letters and other written forms of communication
       3. how to use Facebook and twitter
       4. how to use Youtube
       5. Development and Fundraising
          1. Research and Write Grants ( will training if necessary)

i.      Technology equipment and maintenance funding

ii.     Any social services programming: Youth, Women, Health, Wellness, Sports

1. Help plan fundraising events
2. Learn about Alternative Economies to gain in kind resources

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent writing, editing and oral Communications skills; Demonstrate an interest in community development, health and wellness or economic development; Proficient in Microsoft Office including Publisher, Picture Editor, Word, Excel and Power Point; Familiarity with Windows operating systems; Website development management experience preferred; Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Flash Video Creation a plus; Video and Audio Recording and Editing experience a plus but not required; Graphic Design experience a plus; Grant Writing experience a plus

Abilities

Ability to work with and communicate effectively with ethnically diversity communities and individuals Ability to work with all ages (child clearance needed, intern can start while clearance is being processed; Ability to relate and explain technical information to audiences of various educational backgrounds; Ability to handle multiple projects at once

Contact Information

Michelle J. Coker M.P.A.  AmeriCorps VISTA*, Wisconsin Campus Compact

412-378-5411

Submit Resume and Cover Letter to michellealliedcommunity@gmail.com

Or apply through your career services job website

Assistant Online News Producer:  UW-Extension
Employer: UW-Extension
Pay: $13.00 /hr
Category: Communications Deadline: 10/5/2012
Phone: 262-5221
Website: http://www.wpr.org/about Description:
M-F, Afternoons; Play a major role in coordinating content for WPRNews.org.  This position reports to the News Director. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 1. Edit WPR news materials for publishing to the website. Integrate extra audio, images, text,  links to other resources, and other content as directed. 2. Post content to WPRNews.org, including WPR news stories, segments or comments from  Ideas Network programs, and short blog posts as needed. 3. Create special project or series pages as directed. 4. Interact with the public through social media. 5. Stay current on best practices in online journalism and recommend ways to enhance  WPR’s offerings. 6. Maintain extensive knowledge of issues, events and newsmakers across the listening area. 7. Maintain the standards of journalistic ethics and excellence described in WPR’s Statement  of Ethics: http://wpr.org/news/ethics.cfm 8. Demonstrate respect for others in all workplace relationships and interactions. 9. Effectively engage diverse perspectives and experiences in work product and in organizational  interactions, including communication and decision-making. 10. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must be available to work weekday afternoons. 2. Demonstrated excellence in writing and reporting for the web. 3. Strong editorial and ethical judgment. 4. Ability to work with a team, including team members in remote locations. 5. Able to successfully manage several projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines. 6. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse perspectives and experiences in work  product and in organizational interactions. DESIRABLE, BUT NOT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Two years experience in public radio news. 2. Strong knowledge of Wisconsin current events and issues. HOW TO APPLY: Please respond immediately. Screening begins 10/5/12. A complete application  will include: 1) A detailed resume; 2) Cover letter that details your suitability for this job; 3) Sample(s) of your  work - submit screen shots or links to your best work, showing your ability to write well for the web,  make use of images, slideshows, and other “extras” to tell a story, and, if available, links to a special  project or series page you have created and 4) Names and contact information including e-mail  address for five references who can attest to your professional capabilities; at least one reference must  be a supervisory reference. Betsy Nelson Wisconsin Public Radio 821 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53706 Or call 608-262-5221; e-mail betsy.nelson@wpr.org

Communications/Public Relations Assistant: Survey of Health Wisconsin

Employer: Survey of the Health of Wisconsin

Pay: $10.00/hr 

Category: Communications

Contact: Jennifer Tratnyek Website: www.show.wisc.edu 

Description: 10-15 hrs/wk. Work is off campus at 6602 University Ave, Middleton. Parking is free. The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW), a public health research project out of the School of Medicine and Public Health, is accepting applications for a communications student hourly to assist with community outreach, logistical and promotional efforts. Duties: Community Awareness: Research neighborhoods throughout Wisconsin to create a database of contacts. Connect with organizations & leaders throughout the state via mail and e-mail. Produce mailings to selected households for survey. Press: Distribute PSAs and track their usage; collect media coverage and keep database of same. Social media: Maintain and grow SHOW's presence on Website, Facebook, Twitter. Requirements: Currently a student; Reliable transportation to Middleton; Exellent written and oral communication skills; Strong planning and organizational skills; Working knowledge of MS Office applications - Word, Excel, Access; Experience with social media; Design capabilities a plus. 

To apply please send resume and cover letter to kfrobom@show.wisc.edu.

Journalism Intern; Energy Services Pay: $10.00-$12.00 Contact: Bev Shook Email: bshook@esiwi.com Phone: 608-283-7663 Description: Flexible schedule for journalism student interested in creating media articles for a non-profit charitable organization that concentrates on providing energy assistance grants to low-income, elderly and disabled households throughout the State of Wisconsin. The Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund is a state-wide charitable organization headquartered in Madison, WI. Great opportunity for a candidate to expand the purpose and scope of the Fund through different sources of media. Will work closely with the KWW/CF Marketing Director. Please respond with cover letter, resume, references and sample portfolio to: bshook@esiwi.com

Campus Brand Ambassador; William Paid LLC Employer: William Paid LLC Pay: $7.50-$12.50 Contact: Jeff Sodikoff Email: Jsodikoff@williampaid.com Phone: 847-510-6505 Website: www.Williampaid.com Description: ON CAMPUS JOB; Hours- 10/week; flexible times (1 conference call/week)- Program/Job goes from September 5th- December 17th. WilliamPaid helps renters simplify the process of making their rent payments by providing additional payment options, automating payment tasks and improving the experience through the use of mobile technologies, social networking and streamlined payment flow. There are 38,000,000 rental households in the US and growing. 75% of these rental units are owned by landlords that do not provide alternative methods of payments to their tenants. We put the power of paying rent in the hands of the tenant. POSITION: “MARKETING BRAND AMBASSADOR • Field marketing managers act as the point persons for outside, inside and partner sales teams. In addition to organizing, coordinating and executing marketing campaigns and events, field marketing managers are responsible for tracking their market’s activity.? These marketing professionals “brand ambassadors” work closely with the vice president of marketing to create programs that will generate qualified leads that ultimately drive sales revenue. Field marketing managers “brand ambassadors” are responsible for gathering and reporting customer intelligence to their marketing director, and using market analysis to tailor future activities.? The role provides strategic and tactical support to continuously improve tracking and evaluation processes. Included in these responsibilities are creating and executing day-to-day management and marketing for Grass Root & Field Marketing Opportunities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Lead Generation for new “registered users” for William Paid- Meet goals & quotas on a monthly basis• Prepares and types correspondence and reports.• Ensures competency of work• Attend all scheduled meetings, teleconferences and/or videoconferences.• Manage & create logistics/promotion for hosted special events and in-market lead-generation initiatives and campaigns• Provides Chief Marketing Officer with actionable recommendations on how to improve services of William Paid as well as how to improve customer service & communication channels.• Builds partnerships with other key operating and marketing areas to gather information & qualified leads and the seamless sharing of ideas that could be deployed to improve performance levels and/or customer service levels.• Distribute all William Paid brochures, information strategically. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written, as well as strong organizational skills.• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.• Strong analytical skills and Advanced proficiency in Excel

Social Media Internship; Madison Area City Guide Employer: Madison Area City Guide Deadline: 9/19/2012 Description: Madison Area City Guide has a new opportunity and is seeking a Social Media Intern. Hours are flexible. The Madison Area City Guide works with the Madison area and 12 surrounding communities by assisting them with marketing and advertising. The Social Media Intern is responsible for media monitoring, client media monitoring, client reporting, news clippings, analyzing data and researching topics. The intern will develop their skills in advertising development, media coverage reporting, data reporting, and social networking. The qualified intern should be an active blogger, have twitter and other social networking accounts. Great communication skills with new and existing customers. The ability to translate analytic data to clients. High school/GED required. Two years marketing, sales or advertising preferred. This internship is unpaid. Contact: Colleen Brabender, e-mail Mandy@TheHRGeneralistStore.com, 608-205-9233