Internship with the Assembly Democrats

Internships Available with Assembly Democrats

Several Democratic Assembly member offices are currently looking for students interested in interning in the State Capitol during the upcoming semester. These internships are unpaid but will provide valuable political and communications experience and helpful insight into state government. Interns will also have the opportunity to meet Assembly leadership and build a network in Madison politics.

Some of the tasks associated with a Democratic Assembly internship are:

Press – Includes tracking local media sources for references to state and local politics of interest as well as preparing press releases and editorials.

Constituency Work and Outreach – Consists of answering questions sent in by individuals, writing constituent letters, and helping to find resolutions to their problems through legislation or action. Outreach includes contacting constituents with the Representative’s congratulations on various accomplishments and keeping the legislator’s name out there in the district, which is an extremely crucial job.

Data Entry – Working with our computer database to enter incoming constituent contacts and track constituent opinions.

Legislative Research – Researching current and future bills. We are looking for candidates who can dedicate at least 8 hours a week to the internship, so we can assign meaningful and worthwhile projects. The hours most offices will need help are during working hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

To apply for an internship with Assembly Democrats, please submit the attached intern application and your resume to Annika.Petty@legis.wisconsin.gov. Please indicate on your application if there is a specific type of office that would best meet your interests. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

Annika Petty
Assembly Democrat Intern Coordinator
Annika.Petty@legis.wisconsin.gov
(608) 267-9649

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Wisconsin State Legislature

Assembly Democratic Internship Program

 

Name:

Local Address:

Permanent Address:

Phone:

           

Email:            

Schedule

• How many hours per week would you be able to intern?
• What days/times? (Normal office hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Projects & Interests

• Do you identify yourself with a particular political party?
• What tasks are you most interested in focusing on during your internship?
• What issue areas are you most interested in working?  (Urban, Rural, Economy, Education, Health Care, etc.)
• How much experience do you have with computers? (Excel, Access, Word, Mail merges, etc.)
• Have you had volunteer or intern experience in any governmental or political offices? If so, in what capacity?
• Have you had any office work experience?
• Are you willing to assist with constituent services in addition to research projects?
• What is your year/major?
• Is there any other information you would like considered?
• Please attach your resume.

Intern in Sports Communication!

ESPN Madison is looking for a part time intern! Get hands-on experience in sports marketing and radio with ESPN Madison. Work with on-air hosts, learn radio production, work as a reporter at games and get involved in promotions and marketing at ESPN Madison.

FM 100.5 ESPN and ESPN Deportes 1580 are looking for hard working, dedicated students. The successful candidates must be goal-oriented and self-motivated, eager to learn and take leadership roles, demonstrate an interest in sports marketing and possess a desire to exceed already high expectations. Internship responsibilities are in the areas of programming, promortions, marketing, sales, production, graphic design and engineering.

Apply/More information: http://www.espnwisconsin.com/careers
Questions: Erin Barbeau ebarbeau@goodkarmabrands.com (608) 245-9859

Center For First-Year Experience Social Media Intern

This part-time PAID internship is with the Center for the First-Year Experience. The CFYE provides incoming and new students with a warm welcome to UW-Madison and connects students to their new campus through Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR); Wisconsin Welcome activities; the Transfer Transition Program and first-year seminar courses. The CFYE communications team is looking for a social media intern to join us in our fun and productive environment- Our communication is meant to be engaging, educational and fun!

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled UW-Madison student for spring and fall 2015
• MAintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and throughout the term of employment. (If you do not meet the 2.5 GPA requirement, please provide an explanation in your cover letter.)

Qualifications

• Background/studies in journalism or communication
• Ability to work an average of 15-20 hours a week during the semester. Daily availability is preferred.
• Previous experience in marketing, communications or public relations
• Ability to thrive in a team setting
• Passion for and deep knowledge of UW-Madison campus and culture
• Ability to work calmly and proficiently under deadlines and pressure
• Ability to work in close collaboration with team members including staff and volunteers
• Energetic and outgoing personality interested in cultural experiences
• Likes to laugh!!!

Major Responsibilities

• Manage social conversations on multiple platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
• Research, prepare and write social content for weekly updates
• Assist in photography and media design (graphic design abilities is a plus)
• Promote student events and activities
• Experience using photography in social media

Starting wage is $11.00 an hour 

Please apply here: https://soar.wisc.edu/Student/job/

The application will require you to submit a resume and cover letter. Applications are due by noon on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. The cover letter should address why you are interested in this position and what skills you would bring to CFYE!

Questions should be directed to Darcy Wittberger darcy.wittberger@wisc.edu

Copywriter Intern - Hiebing

Seeking a full-time intern at Hiebing in Madison, Wisconsin for our create team, which takes our insights and makes magic happen through visuals and words. If you see the world in the lens of "what if," believe in the power of teamwork and tend to have thick skin, then you make have found a home.

Alongside a design intern partner, you will author the words to be our brands' voice to the target. Think of these as really, really, short stories that are on strategy and need to excite and incite. You should be a collaborating visionary who loves to make things; you can take it, dish it out and make it better.

Our spring internship runs from January 18th through April 29th. Applications are due DECEMBER 1!

This internship is paid and you must be able to work 40 hours a week. Submit a resume and answers to the following questions to internships@hiebing.com (subject line "Copywriter Intern - BSN") and provide a portfolio of sample work via a digital link. Have some fun with your responses and be memorable!

Questions

1. What are 3 things you are passionate about and why?
2. Choose a marketing campaign that is memorable to you and explain why.
3. Share a few of your favorite blogs/influencers/information sources and describe why you read them.
4. If you were to invent a holiday that celebrates what's unique about you, what would it be and why?

Wisconsin Union Theater Marketing Internship - Starting DECEMBER!

Wisconsin Union Theater Marketing Intern Duties


Available in December. 8-12 hours/week. $8.75/hour. Please see “Intern Duties” below. Applicants should be available for at least part of winter vacation.


Please respond with a cover letter, resume, at least two writing samples and at least two samples of other marketing-related work to: Esty Dinur esty.dinur@wisc.edu



The Marketing Intern is supervised by and assists the Wisconsin Union Theater Marketing and Communications Director. The intern may also serves as the liaison to the Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee.


Marketing:


Market the theater to the student body and Madison community through a variety of appropriate and innovative methods

● Write newsletter pieces for e-newsletter and design the e-newsletter
Write artist descriptions for website, various publications
● Write press releases
● Serve as resource at informational tables
● Assist with advertising in local publications and prepare show playbills
● Place theater events on community and university calendars
● Manage or contribute to social media accounts
● Create Facebook events for each show
● Write and update blog entries
● File all media mentions of theater events
● Develop relationships with student newspapers and work with them to carry coverage of theater’s arts events
● Add patrons to the mailing lists and compile email lists
● Email relevant student organizations, professors and community groups about upcoming events
● Communicate professionally via email to agents, WUT employees, and Performing Arts Committee


Work with committee:

● Maintain connection between the WUD Performing Arts Committee and the Marketing Director
● Plan and execute creative activities in conjunction with the Performing Arts Committee
● Organize and execute flyering and chalking promotions for shows
● Keep reports of all advertising that has been done for individual shows in committee folder
● Work with other student organizations to co-sponsor events

● Other duties as needed


Skills needed:

Good writing and communications skills
Familiarity with publishing software
Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets
Experience with social media
Self-starter/innovative thinker
Experience taking and editing video desired

SOAR Intern

This is a spring & summer internship opportunity working with the SOAR program.

The SOAR Advising Intern supports the academic advising functions of the SOAR program; it is a highly independent position that works with the daily logistics of the SOAR Advising office, program support, and Peer Advisor training. If you are interested in learning about how a large nonprofit like UW-Madison works within the systems in place on campus, trains student staff, communicates information to a wide internal audience, and more, this position could be a great fit for you!

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about large-scale event planning, program logistics, operations management, staff training, community-building, leadership, and much more! In this position, you would also work as part of an intern team at the Center for the First-Year Experience that works to coordinate various aspects of the program. 

Applications for this position close November 6th, so apply today!

• You can read the full job description here: http://newstudent.wisc.edu/employment/intern.php 
• Apply here: https://soar.wisc.edu/register/Student/job/

C. Blohm & Associates PR&Social Media Intern

PR & Social Media Intern - Spring 2016

The primary responsibility of this part-time position is to assist the CB&A staff with the day-to-day activities that are required for the successful operation of the business.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Account Executives, Account Managers and Account Coordinators as required in completing assigned client projects. Specific duties will vary, but may include news release writing, developing and executing social media content, media list development, research and report writing.
• Provide clerical support between major PR assignments. As the main company assest is information, the maintenance of error-free, up-to-the-minute information is a critical success factor of the business.
• Assist with assorted company projects, which may include news releases, media kits, invitations, product updates, pre-and post-conference mailings, blog posts and holiday greetings.
• Display a high level of integrity by maintaining the confidence of proprietary information. Protect all tangible and intangible company assets including proprietary software and databases

Required Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate class work in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail
• Ability to use discretion and judgment in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to foster teamwork and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Experience writing/editing press materials, including news releases, feature stories, alerts, etc.
• Proficient in Twitter, Facebook and other social media tools
• Prior internship experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

PAID internship

How to Apply

Please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample to careers@cblohm.com. In the subject line of your email, be sure to include "Spring Internship / CB&A."

PR and Marketing Internship!

Two Men and A Truck in Madison, Wis., is seeking a PR and Marketing intern to assist with a wide variety of tasks including:

• developing short articles about real estate, moving tips and office news to be used in our newsletters and on our internet page
• drafting social media posts to be used across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google pages
• creating employee profiles to post on our webpages
• writing "hold" messaging
• for the inspired candidate who wants more project work, there could be more

Depending on the applicant's schedule, they can start now and again in the spring, with possibility of more hours and responsibility in the summer.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and able to work independently. No knowledge of the moving industry is needed, but enthusiasm, good work ethic and ability to problem-solve are required. Position would be up to 10 hours/week and reports to the Marketing Director. Please email sheri.rice@twomen.com with resume and work week availability.

Apply soon!

Spring Internship in Los Angeles

Spend your Spring Semester in Los Angeles through ACM Internships!

We are looking for bright, fun, hard-working students who love country music and want to see the music entertainment business first-hand. The Academy of Country Music is celebrating the 51st Anniversary of the ACM Awards in 2016, and Country Music's Party of the Year is brining a whole weekend of fun to Las Vegas! The music starts on April, 1, 2016, with ACM Party For a Cause Festival - a three-day all-star concert series at Las Vegas Festival Grounds featuring your favorite artists. The weekend festivities lead up to the 51st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards and All-Star Jam, the official ACM After Party.

Internship Duties

The chosen candidates will work closely with the Academy staff in one of the following departments: Event Management, Operations, Public Relations and Marketing, Lifting Lives (our charity), Social Media, Creative and Content Production and additionally complete general administrative duties.

Internships will start in early-January and run through late April 2016 and will include a 10-day stay in Las Vegas with hotel, travel and meals provided. Candidates may receive credit for their participation and a weekly stipend for a portion of the internship. We are interested in Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with majors in Business, Communications, Entertainment Management, Journalism, Marketing, Music Management, Non-profit Management, Public Relations, Social Media or Video Production.

Skills Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in the country music industry
• Professional demeanor
• Flexible schedules
• Well-organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite highly preferred
• Creative and Content Production interns should have experience using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and Photoshop

Don't miss your chance to be involved with Country Music's Party of the Year! Email your cover letter and resume to internships@acmcountry.com. Please no calls. Send resume and cover letter as an attachement, no later than October 23, 2015.

Start-up: Content Creator and Writer

One-OneThousand is a local start up creating a community around makers, designers and handmade goods in Madison, Wisconsin. The work involves interviewing and photographing makers and their products, creating supporting visual content and writing and editing their stories in a visually compelling way for our blog.

This is an unpaid internship, but a great opportunity to build your portfolio and get experience working with a start up.

Apply by October 9, 2015. More information here: http://oneonethousand.net/

Social Media Intern

Hello recent grads and experienced social media gurus of PRSSA!

WCCN is looking for a part-time intern based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Do you tweet, share and post to social media in your sleep? Do you know what it takes to grow an online community? We're looking for a social media intern to manage our social media accounts by implementing strategies and tactics that grow our followers, engage and retain them, and help convert them into donors, investors and advocates.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and manage the company's social media profiles and presence including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and additional channels that may be deemed relevant
• Create shareable content appropriate for specific networks to spread both our brand and our content
• Come up with an editorial schedule for future social media content
• Monitor and engage in relevant social discussions about our non profit, competitors and industry, both from existing leads and customers as well as from brand new audiences
• Run regular social promotions and campaigns and track their success (Twitter chats, LinkedIn discussions, etc.)
• Work alongside the content creation staff to help distribute content that educates and entertains our audience and supports marketing goals
• Drive consistent, relevant traffic and leads from our social network presence
• Explore new ways to engage and identify new social networks to reach our target buyers
• Track, measure and analyze all initiatives to report on social media ROI

Ideal Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
• Active and well-rounded personal presence in social media with a command of each network and their best practices
• Excellent communicator and creative thinker with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions
• Bonus experience and skills include Adobe Creative Suite, Apple products, demand generation, inbound marketing and blogging
• Detail-oriented and ability to work independently

This is a part-time, hourly (10-20 hr/week) unpaid position that operates during normal business hours during the Fall 2015 school semester. Actual hours within a regular schedule can be determined after hire and the internship can be extended to suit the intern's needs. This work can be done for course credit. While some work can be done remotely, this position will be at least 50% onsite. This position reports to the Investor Relations and Communications Manager.

Send a resume, cover letter and relevant project from your portfolio to Zac at zac@wccn.org. Questions can be directed to 608-257-7230 or to the above email address.

Social Media Intern

Social Media and Communications Intern

Community Shares of Wisconsin
http://www.communityshares.com

If you're interested in the opportunity below, email Lew Friedland your resume and cover letter: friedland@wisc.edu by October 10, 2015!

This internship supports communications efforts- particularly social media training for nonprofits- for The Big Share, a single-day fundraising project of Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) (takes place on March 1, 2016). Interns will build professional skills, while learning how online communications support the work of nonprofit organizations. First-time interns with a strong willingness to learn and grow are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill with social media platforms, marketing or web analytics
• Interest in local nonprofit organizations and how social media tools can advance their causes
• Interest in developing communication and interpersonal skills that will serve as a foundation for professional success
• Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines and seek guidance as needed
• Desire to build capacity in the management of multiple projects simultaneously

Expectations

• Work closely with supervisor, take direction, learn and adapt quickly and apply constructive feedback to future work
• Communicate effectively with a diverse community of CSW staff and interns, board members, member nonprofits, campaign sites and donors
• Function effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing responsibilities
• Participate in a team environment and stay positive during times of stress

Duties

• With direction from CSW staff, learn best practices for engaging on social media as the representative of a nonprofit organization
• Under leadership of CSW, assist with the development and presentation of trainings to the CSW members and offer one-on-one support leading up to The Big Share
• Help members develop plan to update social media with fresh content related to The Big Share
• Learn to use social media analytics and offer suggestions based on your analysis
• Regularly scan Facebook/Twitter content of member groups for content to share
• Help edit material to ensure appropriate content and length
• Work effectively with Membership Coordinator and follow CSW's Social Media Plan

Hours: 8-12 hours/week (September-May with possibility to continue in Summer)

Fashion Marketing and Event Planning

We at Youth Marketing Connection are working with Maurices, a national fashion retailer, to share authentic, versatile and current styles with fashion-forward college girls across the US. We're looking for students at your school to help us connect with college communities through brand awareness events, networking and social media marketing.

By representing the Maurices brand at your school, you will have the opportunity to enhance your resume, develop an understanding of fashion marketing and gain experience with event planning. This is a paid opportunity that comes with lots of benefits like store credit, a store discount and more!

If you are interested in applying, fill out the application here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/maurices2015

PR/Marketing Internship with the Wisconsin Singers

Need a meaningful and exciting PR/Marketing internship? Develop a strong portfolio of projects working for UW-Madison's non-profit entertainment company, the Wisconsin Singers. Fast paced, fun environment. The intern who fills this position will learn the PR field from top to bottom, and will complete the internship ready to enter any fast-paced public relations firm with excellent skills. Earn UW course credit and scholarship dollars right here on campus. PR internship commitment now through May, 15, 2016.

Responsibilities include:

• creation of media plans and timelines for promotional events
• copy writing for press releases and advertisements
• working closely with statewide media outlets
• customer relations with event sponsors
• social media implementation
• developing a strong teamwork relationship with other WS interns
• meeting firm deadlines

To apply: send a letter of introduction and resume to internships@wisconsinsingers,com now. For more information call (608) 440-0390 or visit http://www.wisconsinsingers.com/interns