SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

The Pittsburgh Sports Report (PSR) is looking for an intern for Fall 2016 to provide assistance and coordination of social media content for our print and digital publications and website. The intern will work primarily with PSR’s High School Football Game of the Week (GOTW) program. The GOTW program consists of several games each Friday from September through October.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work in partnership with PSR and the company’s advertisers, sponsors and partners to coordinate information and promotion of the GOTW.

 

Additional promotion may be required for non-GOTW articles and/or events, as well as working with advertisers, sponsors and partners to develop/maintain digital relationships.

 

PSR partners include Co-Go’s, United Health Care, Allegheny Health Network, PA Cyber Charter School, PNC, Peoples Natural Gas, Fed Ex Ground and others.

 

Research:

1. Identify social media accounts of PSR partners, sponsors, advertisers, local teams, schools and/or players
2. Create, maintain and update readily accessible file of social media accounts

 

Social Media Activity:

1. Work with PSR editor to promote GOTW events during the week.
2. Compile photo albums on social media following each GOTW. This work must be done over the weekend and be ready to “go live” by Monday morning at 7 AM.
3. Disseminate PSR digital/online stories and/or photographs via social media platforms
4. Disseminate press releases & other content through PSR social media platforms
5. Live tweeting, re-tweeting & other event-specific activities across social media platforms

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in social media, sports and marketing
• Knowledge and understanding of marketing research, demographics and analytics
• Self-starter with high energy and drive is a must
• Older, more experienced students are preferred but not necessary

 

TO APPLY

• Email a cover letter with brief background information, qualifications and reasons for applying; along with a resume, to:

 

Tony DeFazio, Editor

tdefazio@psrpt.com

 

• Please include the subject line: SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP

 

Position starts in early/mid-August 2016 and runs through the end of the calendar year.

Videographer Job Description

Thank you so much for taking the time on Wednesday to meet with Carli and I about the summer internship and job opportunities at Camp Canadensis this summer!  We are very excited about reaching out to the Point Park students and seeing if we can create a relationship for summer 2016 and beyond.

 

Attached to this email is the Canadensis Today Show Job Description, and here is the link to the sample Today Show we looked at in your office: http://www.canadensis.com/why-canadensis/the-canadensis-today-show/

 

Let me know if there is other information I can share at this point.  I look forward to hearing from you, and interested students in the future.

 

Pam Malter

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Director at Camp Canadensis

www.canadensis.com

484-674-1941

Description

Kennywood Park is searching for a group of motivated students to serve as Public Relations/Social Media interns during the 2016 season! Kennywood, founded in 1898, is one of America’s most iconic traditional amusement parks and one of the most recognizable brands in Western Pennsylvania. Interns will learn from and assist the Director of Public Relations and the Marketing Department at large in managing Kennywood’s growing social media presence, working with media professionals covering Kennywood, and assisting in various events held at Kennywood throughout the summer season.

The interns who join the Kennywood PR team will receive an on-the-ground training in managing the reputation of one of the most treasured institutions both in the Pittsburgh area and the amusement industry.  Applicants to this position must exhibit excellent work ethic and communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details. This internship coincides with Kennywood’s operating season, which runs from May – September. This is an unpaid internship, though interested individuals can work in a seasonal role at Kennywood concurrent with the internship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all forms of media
• Monitor and engage with social media users discussing and interacting with the Kennywood brand
• Assist Director of Public Relations in schedule and coordinate speaking engagements, appearances, photo shoots, and other special events
• Create and schedule content for Kennywood social media platforms
• Write press releases and other materials
• Screen phone calls
• Assist with mailings, print production
• Create interview preparation materials
• Compile contact lists
• Create or update databases
• Greet guests and clients

Requirements

Students applying for this internship must have strong communication skills and should be majoring in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or Journalism. Applicants should also have strong writing skills, as well as a solid understanding of social media. Current students will preferably have at least sophomore standing. The public relations intern will be mentored and work alongside the principals of Kennywood’s Sales, Marketing & Public Relations Department. The Director of Public Relations & Social Media will help the intern prioritize tasks and focus on multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Preference will be given to current or former Kennywood Team Members studying the fields listed above.

 

Nick Paradise

Director of Public Relations & Social Media

4800 Kennywood Blvd.

West Mifflin, PA 15122

412-461-0500 ext. 1176

nick.paradise@kennywood.com

www.twitter.com/Kennywood_PR

www.kennywood.com

 

 

Title: Public Relations Intern                                                                         Status: Internship (unpaid)

Reports: Reports to Director of Public Relations                                           Period: January – May 2016

 

Summary

The Public Relations Intern will assist Veterans Leadership Program’s (VLP) communication efforts with the goal to attract and retain new clients, donors and volunteers by increasing our media and online presence. For the past 33 years, Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania has been the premier nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment services to local veterans living in the 18-county region. The Public Relations Intern will receive valuable work experience to add to his/her resume and portfolio.

 

Requirements

• Completed or working towards a degree in English, Marketing/Communications, Advertising/Public Relations, Multimedia Design or other related major. Interests in working for a nonprofit preferred
• Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing and firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
• Must be computer literate in Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop highly desired
• Knowledge of HTML, website content management and graphic design a plus
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications a plus
• Excellent organizational, oral/written communication and time management skill
• Display professional appearance in accordance with agency policy
• Commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect for differences
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, writing and implementing content for e-newsletters, blogs and social media
• Update and maintain VLP’s social media presence including daily monitoring, posting, scheduling and analyzing data
• Design graphics for website, social media posts and blog posts as well as any flyers needed for agency events
• Update VLP’s current website and assist with the creation of VLP’s new website
• Assist with drafting, distributing and pitching news releases, media alerts and other stories
• Assist with creating marketing materials and planning awareness and giving campaigns
• Assist with creating and implementing VLP’s marketing plan for its annual fundraising event, A Tribute to Veterans
• Conduct research about Veterans issues and track media coverage and social media conversation of these topics
• Other tasks as assigned by Public Relations Director

 

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal history and Act 33 and Act 34 clearances.
• Position requires a valid PA driver’s license and good driving record.

 

To apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, 2 writing samples and 2 design samples to:

 

Robin Rectenwald

Director of Public Relations

Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.

info@vlpwpa.org

 

Deadline for internship application:  January 3, 2015

 

Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Tribune-Review seeks interns

 

The Tribune-Review and TribLIVE.com seek applicants for paid news internships during summer 2016.

 

Positions are available in news reporting, sports reporting, copy editing, multimedia graphics and photography.

 

Most internships are based in the Pittsburgh newsroom on the city’s North Shore, between PNC Park and Heinz Field; some are with the Tribune-Review newsroom in Greensburg or the Valley News Dispatch newsroom in Tarentum. Regardless of where they are based, interns are expected to produce quality work and coverage ideas worthy of prominent display online and in print.

 

Internships typically last 11-13 weeks, depending on the student’s school schedule. A car and valid driver’s license are required. Applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year in college. Recent graduates and graduate students are eligible.

To apply, indicate which type of internship interests you most. Email cover letter, resume and work samples to internships@tribweb.com. Writers should submit a maximum of six clips; photographers should provide 10 single images, a photo story and a video; artists should provide samples of work appearing online and in print; copy editors should include headline and layout samples and, if possible, before and after samples of stories they’ve edited.

 

For files too large to email, submit web links or send CD/DVD to News Internships, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Third Floor, 503 Martindale St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212.  Application deadline is Jan. 15, 2016.