Internship Opportunities

Photo/Video Intern at Erie Times News

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

2016 SUMMER PHOTO/VIDEO INTERNSHIP – GOERIE.COM | ERIE TIMES-NEWS – ERIE, PA
We have an academic internship in the photo/video department beginning in late May or early June, concluding in late August. It is an unpaid position that we offer in exchange for college credit. The successful candidate has to prove that they’re receiving credit for the internship.
Photoshop experience is essential, Final Cut Pro experience is helpful. We have some Nikon gear that you could use if necessary. All pool gear is Nikon. A comfortable understanding of all current social media delivery systems is a must as well. We would need the successful candidate to work between 20-30 hours a week. Start and finish date would be flexible but would be tied your class schedule.
Depending on their abilities, the successful candidate would shoot as many stills and video as they are capable of, but also would help us scan and caption contributed photos, prepare the next day’s photos, do some photo/video-related work involving our website, help with various office-related work in our department and shadow our four staff photographers and one staff videographer.
We’re looking for breaking news and general news photos and videos, feature photos and videos, sports photos and portraits. Submitting URLs to still image portfolios and/or videos is OK as long as the links include captions. If sending a physical portfolio, save images and video on a CD or USB jump drive that is compatible with Mac and PC. Images should run in some type of slideshow like Soundslides, or make a QuickTime movie of them. You must include complete AP-style captions for all photos. If you must send individual images, please don’t send huge files. We recommend .jpg files that are no more than 2000 pixels along their longest side. Please also include a cover letter and resume.
We could possibly help find economical housing for the summer at one of the local colleges in Erie. Also, there is an opportunity for paid part-time work at a local business. This possible job might also include housing.
Deadline to apply is Friday, March 11, 2016. Contact info is below.
Christopher Millette, Photography Supervisor
Times Publishing Company – Erie Times-News and www.GoErie.com
205 West 12th Street | Erie, PA | 16534-0001
814-870-1712 | Mobile: 814-392-7822 | Fax: 814-870-1808
www.Twitter.com/ETNMillette
www.InstaGram.com/ETNMillette
www.Tout.com/ETNMillette

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Social Media Intern- Spanish Immersion School

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

La Escuelita Arcoiris, a Spanish Immersion Preschool in Squirrel Hill, is looking for a social media intern to begin Mid-March. I saw on Point Park University’s website that you teach a social media course, and I thought you could potentially pass the information for our internship opportunity along to your students!

To be clear, although our staff primarily speaks Spanish, all of our posts and communication in our office is in English, so it is not required that the intern speaks Spanish, although it may be helpful at times.

I have attached a flyer with more information about the position and how to apply. If you have any questions or concerns about the position, please feel free to keep in touch!

Thank you for your time!

Alyse Flack

Administrative Assistant

MWF 8:30AM-5:30PM

La Escuelita Arcoiris

P.O. Box 81727

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

www.spanishleap.com

t. 412.421.4787

f. 412.945.5911

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Institute on Political Journalism Internship- Washington DC

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

The Fund for American Studies is currently accepting applications for the 2016 Institute on Political Journalism (IPJ) in Washington, DC. Please forward the announcement below to any PRSSA members who may be interested in spending this summer in our nation’s capital.

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with George Mason University, the program is an 8-week summer academic internship program that offers undergraduate students real-world experience in journalism or public relations through:

• A guaranteed internship at a news outlet or public relations firm

• Courses for credit in economics, journalism and public policy

• Exclusive lectures, briefings and professional development seminars

• Housing in the heart of Washington, DC

Building on what you have taught them in the classroom, we are committed to providing an educational experience that will prepare your students for successful careers as reporters, radio & television producers, editors, and skilled professionals in strategic communications. With the Presidential election and the historic battle taking shape over the future makeup of the Supreme Court, your students will have a unique chance to be at the center of the action.

Students should apply by March 16 for admission and scholarship consideration. Visit www.DCinternships.org/IPJ

to learn more about the program and admissions process.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, I may be reached at jstarrs@tfas.org or 202.986.0384

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LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC

Institute on Political Journalism

June 4 – July 29, 2016

Final Deadline: March 16

**Generous Scholarship Funding Still Available**

www.DCinternships.org/IPJ

Be a part of history this summer! With the Presidential election and the upcoming battle over the future of the Supreme Court, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a witness to history. As a news or public relations intern you will be in the heart of a city where breaking news happens every day!

“Because of IPJ, I will have doors open to me that I never could’ve imagined after I graduate. I leave Washington, DC, as a competent, professional young man carrying an experience I’m richer for having.”
David Ake, Ball State University

Intern, National Defense Magazine

INTERNSHIPS + CLASSES FOR CREDIT

Spend your summer gaining real-world experience on the job and in the classroom

Set yourself apart when it comes time to finding your first job after graduation by interning with a newspaper, magazine, news service, corporate or PR organization. You will maximize your time this summer by also taking courses for 3 to 9 transferable credits from George Mason University.

Unlike other programs, we guarantee you an internship. Our staff works to place you with an organization that fits your skills and career goals.

Picture yourself this summer:

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Covering the latest legislative battle by attending a hearing or Press Conference on Capitol Hill.

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Standing on the steps of Supreme Court as protestors exercise their first amendment rights.

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Attending a national security press conference at the Pentagon.

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Planning and developing a social media campaign for a client at a dynamic DC PR firm.

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Meeting experienced reporters at a lunch at The National Press Club.

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Writing a news story about the upcoming Democratic and Republican conventions.

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Being part of a team that helps a political candidate produce a radio or TV spot.

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Videotaping the Presidential Motorcade on your cellphone as it races down Pennsylvania Avenue.

You will live in the heart of Washington, DC

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Just steps from the White House, State Department and National Monuments

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Furnished apartments are on campus at George Washington University

Apply today – there are still generous scholarships to be granted:

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Over $1 million awarded each year

[if !supportLists]· [endif]More than 70% of students receive funding

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Average awards of $1,000 to $4,500

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 16. To learn more about the programs and to begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org/IPJ. Questions may be directed to 202.986.0384 or admissions@TFAS.org.

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WESA Internships – Editorial, Marketing, Multimedia

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

I was hoping you might spread the word about the internship opportunities at 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh NPR News Station.

WESA offers internships (for academic credit if desired) to college students in news, with our daily news magazine Essential Pittsburgh, in digital content, marketing, operations & production. Here is a link to the descriptions http://wesa.fm/fellowships-and-internships

Internships

90.5 WESA is looking for aspiring journalists, producers and content contributors who are willing to commit 10 to 15 hours per week in one of several departments at Pittsburgh’s NPR news station.

Academic credit can be awarded based on the mutual agreement of the intern’s school and 90.5 WESA.

These internships are unpaid. Transportation is not provided.

News Department Fellowship/Internship

Essential Pittsburgh Fellowship/Internship

Operations/Production Fellowship/Internship

Marketing Fellowship/Internship

Development/Major Giving Internship

Digital/Multimedia Internship

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Content Marketing Intern – Garden of Mind

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

Content Marketing Internship

Garden of Mind, LLC seeks a dynamic, self-starter to
assist in marketing and communications efforts. This internship is a great opportunity to build a wide variety of marketing skills within a new small business setting.

Scope of Activities:
• Assist in the planning and implementation of social media, post content and monthly eNewsletter
• Brainstorm new ideas for content
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, networks and venues for marketing and communications efforts
• Update Garden of Mind’s website as needed
• Aid in the implementation of a target audience survey
• Maintain media and press contact database

Requirements:
• Working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications or Public Relations)
• Enthusiasm for writing and Garden of Mind’s mission related to yoga and mental health • Self-motivated, good organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Familiar with social media channels
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
• Working knowledge of WordPress is a plus

The Perks:
• Attend Free classes and workshops at the studio
• Translatable experience for your portfolio
• Coffee Shop next door provides a great workspace

Hours: 15 – 20 hours per week, up to 4 hours may be completed out of the office Start Date: Flexible, requires a 3-6 month commitment
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to martha.dabruzzo@gmail.com

For more details about the business go to gardenofmindpittsburgh.com

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PR Internship – Tepper School at CMU

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

Public Relations Internship – Summer 2016

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is inviting applications for a paid position for a summer Public Relations intern to work alongside the directors of Media Relations in executing publicity strategies and external/internal communications on behalf of the school and its constituencies. This is an excellent learning opportunity for someone seeking a future career in corporate communications, publicity, or media, community and public relations.

Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016.

The responsibilities of this position will include:

Media identification- research on specific journalists, media outlets, social media and issues. This responsibility will also include use of targeting software to build/update media lists and to develop tailored pitches and pitching profiles.
Writing- drafting web stories, news releases, media advisories, message points, pitches, social media messages, internal communiques and correspondence. Knowledge and competency in AP style required.
Working with faculty and students to write about events, research and more.
News tracking activities- monitoring, research and preparation of analytics on news coverage of the school, school community and specific topics. This will also include identifying and working with news clips and online resources.
Event coverage – attending presentations, lectures, competitions or special events to write or post to social media.
Outreach activities – attending meetings with stakeholders and journalists and assisting with the execution of PR programs and events, which may require a myriad of tasks such as working a registration table or running errands.
Internal activities – assist website, internal outlets, social media and collateral to support strategic priorities.
General duties to support the school and communications team.

Qualifications required:

Currently enrolled in college and studying communications, journalism or public relations.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Multimedia skills preferred; proficient in the use of social media and MS Office applications.
Positive attitude and ability to work well with others and as a member of a team.

Term: 11 weeks, beginning May 23, 2016 and ending Aug. 5, 2016 (or May 31-Aug. 12).

Locations: Primarily at 6 PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. An indeterminate amount of time will be spent weekly on the CMU campus: 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Hours: Standard hours for this position are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday- Friday. However, the PR intern may be required to assist with events that require work during the evening and on weekends.

To Apply: Please send an electronic resume and cover letter to Chuck Finder: cfinder@andrew.cmu.edu. Please include 3-5 writing samples (story, news release, etc.), and feel free to add a maximum of 3 video, photography and social-media samples.

About the Tepper School of Business – Founded in 1949, the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (www.tepper.cmu.edu) is a pioneer in the field of management science and analytical-decision making. The school’s notable contributions to the intellectual community include nine Nobel laureates. The school is among those institutions with the highest rate of academic citations in the fields of finance, operations research, organizational behavior and production/operations. The academic offerings of the Tepper School include undergraduate studies in business and economics, graduate studies in business administration and financial engineering, and doctoral studies.

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Editorial and Marketing Internships – NewPeople Newspaper

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

Consider Interning With

The NewPeople Newspaper

Pittsburgh’s Peace & Social Justice Newspaper

The NewPeople,

Pittsburgh’s social justice newspaper,

is looking for interns for the 2016 summer and fall semesters. The NewPeople is a monthly print publication reaching about 3,000 people in Pittsburgh

and throughout the country, written and edited by an open collective of volunteers since 1979. Articles cover local and global issues related to peace, human rights, and racial, environmental, and economic justice. Learn more at

http://newpeoplenews.wix.com/newpeoplenews

Journalism Internship: Journalism

interns will choose a specific issue area to cover in a series including monthly print articles and regular content on our Tumblr and Twitter accounts. Writers should examine these complex issues through an intersectional lense throughout their series. We

are interested in writers with a background in these areas either through your education or your lived experiences. Writers will also receive articles in their issue area to edit.

Interns are welcome to attend editorial collective meetings but are not required to. This work can be done at the Merton Center or from a remote location.

Issue areas: LGBTQ/Gender/Sexuality

Racial Justice

Environmental Justice

Feminism

New Economy/ Worker-Owned Cooperatives in Pittsburgh

Economic Justice

Prison Reform/ Mass Incarceration

Conflict and state violence

Journalism & Media Management: This

person will be responsible for editing articles assigned to them. If available, it is encouraged that they attend New People

meetings and take on article assignments as they come up. Each month this person would come up with a topic of interest and write an article on it in addition to being assigned articles. Must be able to complete articles by the 13th of every month unless

otherwise specified. This person will also be responsible for adding articles contained in each issue to our website. The intern will learn how to edit, manage and improve our wix website and will be responsible for editing our blog. Previous experience with

wix welcome but not required. Time Commitment 5-10 hours per week

Editorial Collective Internship:

This person is required to attend collective meetings twice a month. The intern will receive articles, format articles, assign editors, help with layout and will be responsible for reading all

articles as they come in to give constructive feedback on article content to the rest of the collective. This person will work closely with the newspaper coordinator and must be willing to have strong opinions and relay them to the group in a constructive

way. There will also be an opportunity to contribute articles, if interested. This internship can be for one person and would range from 7-15 hours per week depending on the time of the month. Some work can be done out of office. If split between two people,

time commitment would range from 5-10 hours per week per person.

Social Media & Communications Outreach:

This intern will be working as a project liason for the Thomas Merton Center’s social media, supporting the work of our projects and other activist happenings throughout Pittsburgh. This person will be responsible for updating the Thomas Merton Center calendar,

maintaining an active presence on TMC’s social media (twitter, facebook, tumblr) and create and send our weekly activist eblast highlighting activist activities in Pittsburgh. Time commitment: 5-7 hours per week.

To apply, complete

this form. Contact Thomas Merton Center intern coordinator Gabe McMorland with any questions at

gabriel@thomasmertoncenter.org

or 412.719.3424.

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Marketing Intern- Public Source

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

Summer 2016 PublicSource marketing internship

PublicSource is an online news organization in Pittsburgh, providing Pennsylvania citizens with in-depth information. We write stories to explain complex issues in the areas of criminal justice, the environment, health, and politics.

We collaborate with about 50 media partners across the state, including newspapers, radio, television and other online news providers. Last year, our most shared story reached nearly six million readers.

As a public-interest news group, we also engage the public in critical, often ignored issues.

What we’re looking for:

Someone who will consider the audience and impact of PublicSource’s reporting or events, research groups with a related mission and tell them why they should share it with their consumers/clients.
Someone with fresh ideas for promoting PublicSource to different age groups.
Someone with great social media skills.
Someone game to do market research. i.e. What are other groups like us doing to promote their work? What kind of events are they hosting? What businesses are sponsoring them?
Someone who will help with planning events and other community engagement.
Someone who can jump into the mix of a small newsroom with enthusiasm and ideas.

PublicSource is a nonprofit newsroom and does not pay interns, but we may pay an appropriate ‘bonus’ at the end of the internship period for outstanding work. If you have a professor who will give you credit, we’re happy to fill out the forms.

The schedule and length of internship is flexible, but we would prefer an intern to join us for at least 15 hours a week for three months. Our offices are at 477 Melwood Ave. in the Pittsburgh Filmmakers building.

Please send a cover letter and resume by or before March 29 to Halle Stockton at hstockton@publicsource.org.

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Editorial Intern – Public Source

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

Summer 2016 PublicSource internship

We’re looking for someone who can:

Generate story ideas, comprehensively research the topics and identify sources.
Approach a variety of sources, from top politicians to neighborhood advocates, on sensitive topics without hesitation.
Write clearly and accurately and has an eye for opportunities to incorporate data, photos, graphics and video.
Manage their time well.
Jump into the mix of a small newsroom with enthusiasm and ideas.
Be a detail-oriented fact checker who knows or quickly learns the appropriate way to source facts.

Skills in photography, video, data viz and other forms of multimedia and social media are a plus.

We will ask interns to contribute to writing some daily news posts and to fact-check other reporters’ stories. We will coach interns on forming in-depth story ideas and organizing and distilling mountains of information in an engaging way.

If you’re interested in an internship, please send a resume, cover letter and writing samples to Halle Stockton at hstockton@publicsource.org. The deadline to apply is March 29.

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Recent Grad Intern – Corporate Communications at PPG – PAID

March 14, 2016 by hstarr@pointpark.edu

Corporate Communications Generalist Intern

The Corporate Communications Generalist Intern will support the Corporate & Government Affairs team with day-to-day production and administrative support.

Responsibilities
Under supervision and in close collaboration with the project team, this position will provide support for corporate employee communications, public relations, visual/graphic media, website content and social media.

The intern will write, edit and proofread news articles, and post the articles on PPG’s global intranet.

This person will ensure professional, responsive, accurate and thorough support to all team members to deliver on production, project management and execution of goals.

Qualifications

Must be a recent college graduate in communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
Ability to work 40 hours/week.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. Familiarity with Associated Press style.
Good email/phone interview skills.
Self-starter – ability to work independently to accomplish tasks; proactive in improving client relationships, productivity and team progress.
Team player – ability to build productive relationships within a team and to work with clients in a professional, collaborative manner.
Demonstrated competence in managing multiple priorities and projects on tight deadlines while maintaining top-quality deliverables; ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Software knowledge that includes Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, as well as some knowledge of Web publishing.

Thanks for the referral, Penny, and thanks for your quick reply, Angela!

My colleague, Larry O’Reilly (copied on this message), is recruiting for our next intern in PPG’s corporate communications group – right down the street in One PPG Place. We’re specifically seeking a recent grad who is able to work 40 hours/week, and the internship is a paid contract position at $20/hour. I’ve attached a document with more details about the position, which is really more like an entry-level job than an internship. It touches on PPG’s corporate community engagement as well, because our Corporate and Government Affairs department encompasses the PPG Foundation, corporate marketing and government affairs along with corporate communications.

We’re discovering that it’s very difficult to find strong writers, and I’m hoping Point Park can provide some candidates with strong journalism skills. We would appreciate any help you can provide in finding worthy candidates.

Our current intern is leaving next Friday after starting with us last fall, so we’re looking to fill the position soon.

Thank you very much!,

K.C.

K.C. McCrory

Communications Specialist

Corporate Communications

PPG

1 PPG Place, 5×4

Pittsburgh, PA 15272 USA

+1-412-434-2445

+1-412-389-0944 Mobile

kmccrory@ppg.com

www.ppg.com

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