Wednesday, October 27, 2010

HOMTV

HOMTV is currently accepting applications for Spring Semester internships in television reporting, production and promotion. Visit www.homtv.net for more information and to submit an application. The application deadline is Friday, November 5. Additional questions may be addressed to dumont@meridian.mi.us. HOMTV is a nationally recognized government access cable television station with over 400 alumni members, several of them working in the television, film, and marketing industry today.

Brian Dumont
Senior Production Manager
Internship Coordinator
HOMTV
517-349-1232

Stratacomm

Stratacomm, a full-service strategic communications firm is searching for strong candidates for a full time, paid internship this winter/spring in the Bloomfield office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate PR/communications student to broaden their traditional and digital expertise while contributing to a dynamic team.

Candidate should be studying public relations, journalism or a communications-related field and be a senior or a recent college graduate. Candidate should have solid writing and research experience, as well as experience using various forms of digital media in order to assist colleagues with daily account activities.

Qualifications:
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with multiple forms of digital media, including websites, blogs, multimedia applications, and custom features for social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to juggle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills
Understanding of how various communications disciplines intersect (public relations, advertising, marketing)
Creative thinking and analytical problem solving skills

Job responsibilities may include:
Contribute strategies, tactics and creative ideas to client accounts
Write client materials (e.g. press releases, advisories, articles)
Build media lists and pitch media
Execute social media/networking campaigns and blogger outreach
Conduct research and prepare daily news summaries
Participate in account group brainstorms, strategy and creative sessions, contributing digital / interactive / new media ideas
Coordinate event logistics
Stay abreast of the latest and upcoming trends in digital communications

For more information about Stratacomm, visit us at www.stratacomm.net. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Rita Sitto at rsitto@stratacomm.net. No phone calls, please.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

MSUFCU INTERNSHIP

https://www.msufcu.org/studentsite/internapp.php


MSUFCU has an opening for a student intern for their Financial 4.0 website. We'll select 1 MSU student to represent the credit union online via blog posts, Flickr photos, YouTube videos, and more. You'll work with credit union employees on marketing & financial education efforts on campus and online...and receive college credit at the same time (based on your degree granting program's criteria)!

During the length of your internship, you will receive:
- a Macbook
- a digital video recorder
- a digital camera
- a bi-weekly paycheck...that's right, it's a paid internship!
(all returned at the completion of your internship)

What we're expecting from you, the applicant, is a fresh look at campus life. How do you make the most of college living while on a limited budget? Do you have your mind set to leave college with no debt? Have you worked out a plan to deal with the amount of debt you have acculumated? Show us your personality and unique (financial) point of view!

General Motors Communications Internship Program (Summer 2011)

1. General Motors Communications Internship Program (Summer 2011)

Follow @gmblogs, @maryhenige, @OnStarDiva, @adamdenison, @jenecclestone, @lesleyhettinger, @annalisabluhm, @carolynmarkey, @susanlittell, and use #GMintern

For more than two decades, General Motors has hired bright student communications leaders for its rigorous internship program. Many of these former interns are now members of the GM team, including several of our senior communications leaders.

Each summer we provide our interns incredibly meaty assignments that include accountability, an opportunity to learn and contribute at a global company, and travel. In addition to an outstanding salary, we cover your housing expenses. It’s not just an internship . . . it’s a way to launch your career!

We have three internship opportunities for summer 2011, all based in Detroit. Applicants should have completed their sophomore year, held at least one internship, and have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale – no exceptions. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. Candidates should still be classified as active students during the internship and should have the right to work in the U.S
.

Cover letter and resumes may be sent to Adam Denison at adam.denison@gm.com(2007 intern). Please include your GPA and anticipated graduation date. Descriptions for the 2010 internships follow. Actual internship positions for next summer may vary based on the needs of the GM Communications team.

To learn more, read “Cruzin’ with Ann,” a six-part blog series, from this year’s Chevrolet intern http://bit.ly/8ZubkJ, and view “Patrick Hernandez: Learning in the Fast Lane” http://bit.ly/bYVL5i, for his perspective about his fast-paced social media internship.
Specific skills preferred

o Exceptional writing ability and attention to detail
o Strong team player
o Energetic and self directed
o Highly organized and ability to multi-task
o Creativity – willingness to bring new ideas to your assignment
o Can quickly adapt to changes
o Works well under deadline pressure
o Social web experience and understanding
o Language skills are a plus

Chevrolet Communications

Assist the divisional communications team with various activities that promote key vehicles and support launch events (Cruze in ’10). Duties include writing news releases; assisting with the 2011 communications strategy for brands; building awareness and consideration with key audiences, including the youth market (18-25); and participating in brainstorming and execution.

o Support vehicle launch planning and related media activities
o Media outreach to support brand activities
o Assist with various conference sponsorship activities
o Media materials development
o Social web engagement activities including the @Chevrolet related Twitter accounts and Facebook pages http://www.facebook.com/chevrolet
o Write posts for various Chevrolet and GM blogs


Social Media Communications

Assist corporate social media team with consumer and influencer outreach through GM’s social web channels. Play key role as member of social media team, especially as it relates to college students. Provide assistance to GM News Operations with various news announcements and events.

o Creatively tell GM’s “stories” through its social web channels
o Engage with consumers via social media especially through the @gmblogs Twitter and General Motors Facebook http://www.facebook.com/generalmotorsaccounts
o Help facilitate GM or divisional brand (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac) Tweet-Ups
o Write FastLane blog posts http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/
o Participate in social media conference sponsorship activities
o Write and coordinate “Faces of GM” http://www.facesofgm.com/blog posts
o Write releases or other content for media site http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/news.html
o Assist with key vehicle launch and grassroots activities
o Counsel GM’s HR recruiting leaders regarding social engagement


Grassroots Communications

Help plan local grassroots events with our regional communications teams. Assist with speaking opportunities, Plant City Tours, VIP Influencer Tours, and traditional and social media outreach.

o Participate in event planning from concept to execution
o Develop appropriate media lists and pitch
o Write executive remarks, introductions and other documents as needed for events
o Ensure each event meets measurement criteria
o Site visits and preparation for event support
o Work with regional communications teams
o Write posts for various GM and divisional blogs
o Use GM and divisional social media channels to promote local/regional activities

Cliff Bell’s in Downtown Detroit Announces Internship Opportunity

For Immediate Release Contact: Ashleigh Laabs
October 6, 2010 Director of Marketing
ashleigh@cliffbells.com
(989) 780-4090

Cliff Bell’s in Downtown Detroit Announces Internship Opportunity

Detroit – Need an internship? Are you interested in marketing or audio engineering? Are you energetic, organized, professional and hardworking? Cliff Bell’s in downtown Detroit has an opportunity for you. Become a part of the Cliff Bell’s internship program and gain hands-on experience in marketing or audio engineering.

Cliff Bell’s is one of the oldest jazz clubs in Detroit's historic entertainment district. Join the Cliff Bell’s internship program and become a piece of the history. Network with world-class jazz artists, local and national media, and create partnerships with local companies and organizations. Your creativity is free to explore opportunities and new ideas at Cliff Bell’s. So come on, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

Interested applicants for marketing should send resume and cover letter to: Ashleigh Laabs, ashleigh@cliffbells.com, Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 by 5:00 p.m. on October 18, 2010. Selected candidates will be chosen to interview during the we¬¬¬¬ek of November 15-19.

Interested applicants for audio engineering should send resume and cover letter to: Phil Salatrik, phil@cliffbells.com, Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 by 5:00 p.m. on October 18, 2010. Selected candidates will be chosen to interview.

Cliff Bell’s is located at 2030 Park Ave. Detroit, MI 48226.

Cliff Bell’s Hours: Tuesday through Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (brunch) 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (dinner). Cliff Bell’s happy hour is Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To view the current menus, please visit www.cliffbells.com.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for upcoming events and promotions. People on Yelp! love us too.
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Audio Engineer and Entertainment Booking Internship Job Description

Audio Engineer and Entertainment Booking Internship Job Description

Job Title: Assistant to the Entertainment Director - Member of the Cliff Bell’s Street Team

Business: Cliff Bell’s
Location: 2030 Park Ave., Detroit MI 48226
Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Dates of Positions: Flexible
Time Commitment: 2 months minimum – 6 months maximum; Minimum of 3 hours per week – maximum of 8 hours per week

Business Description: Cliff Bell’s is one of the oldest jazz clubs in the heart of Detroit's historic entertainment district featuring a lavish art-deco interior, classic drinks, great food and musicians playing in the club throughout the week. Cliff Bell’s mission is to provide its guests with good food, good drinks, good entertainment, and a good atmosphere. Our work philosophy is to bring our guests the finest evening available.

Summary of Position: Cliff Bell’s seeks an intern to assist the entertainment and audio department in day-to-day activities. This internship would provide the intern with valuable, real-world experience, audio field experience as well as providing the entertainment and audio staff with additional support. The intern will work closely with the marketing department including other interns.

Supervision: Reports directly to the Entertainment Director

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists with website event calendar management
• Actively participate as a member of the Cliff Bell’s street team
• Assists with scheduling of entertainment acts for a world-class jazz club
• Learn how to deal with promoters
• Network with and research about jazz artists
• Learn how to write and sign contracts for venues
• Assist with live audio mixing
• Carry out stage plot, setup and breakdown
• Learn about system maintenance and troubleshooting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits
• Develop booking, organizational, audio, troubleshooting and time management skills
• Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology
• College credit, if appropriate
• Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship

Qualifications/Skills:
• A positive attitude
• Well-developed organization skills with a solid orientation to detail
• A self-starter with a strong desire to learn
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Initiative, drive, common sense, creative flair and flexibility

Physical Effort: The position involves some physical exertion when setting up for a performance. Walking and lifting may be required on specific occasions.

Work Environment: Primarily work in the office.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Phil Salatrik, Entertainment Director
Cliff Bell’s
2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
or e-mail: phil@cliffbells.com
E-mail preferred.

Rolling Deadlines:
Winter/Spring Internships
Time-span and weekly workload of the internship is negotiable and flexible.

Marketing/Public Relations/Event Planning Internship Job Description

Marketing/Public Relations/Event Planning Internship Job Description

Job Title: Assistant to the Director of Marketing & Private Event Coordinator -
Member of the Cliff Bell’s Street Team

Business: Cliff Bell’s
Location: 2030 Park Ave., Detroit MI 48226
Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Dates of Positions: Flexible
Time Commitment: 2 months minimum – 6 months maximum; Minimum of 3 hours per week – maximum of 8 hours per week

Business Description: Cliff Bell’s is one of the oldest jazz clubs in the heart of Detroit's historic entertainment district featuring a lavish art-deco interior, classic drinks, great food and musicians playing in the club throughout the week. Cliff Bell’s mission is to provide its guests with good food, good drinks, good entertainment, and a good atmosphere. Our work philosophy is to bring our guests the finest evening available.

Summary of Position: Cliff Bell’s seeks an intern to assist the Marketing department in day-to-day activities. This internship would give the intern valuable, real-world experience, as well as providing the marketing staff with additional support. The intern will work closely with the entertainment and sound departments including other interns.

Supervision: Reports directly to the Director of Marketing

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists with events and sponsorship development
• Actively participate as a member of the Cliff Bell’s street team
• Learn how to apply marketing skills and tactics
• Learn marketing tracking techniques
• Understand and assist in the execution of event planning for clients/guests
• Become familiar with graphic design software programs
• Draft basic public relations materials including news releases, media alerts, fact sheets, status reports and other materials as directed
• Carries out special and media event planning activities and arrangements as outlined by the director of marketing
• Assists with the development and updating of media lists and other databases
• Assists with the management of outside vendors to successfully complete outside work, including, but not limited to printing of materials, etc.
• Assists with the management of newspaper and periodical inventories
• Assist in updating website material
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits
• Develop planning, organizational and time management skills
• Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology
• Manage a budget along with the director of marketing and help to move the marketing department to a neutral cost burden within the business
• College credit, if appropriate
• Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship

Qualifications/Skills:
• A positive attitude
• Well-developed organization skills with a solid orientation to detail
• A self-starter with a strong desire to learn
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Initiative, drive, common sense, creative flair and flexibility
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to undertake basic public relations writing assignments
• Knowledge of Adobe creative quite products, Corel or other graphic design programs is a plus, but not required
• Academic or hands-on experience with event planning/public relations/marketing
• Knowledge of php, html or other web coding languages is a plus, but not required
• Access to a laptop is preferred

Physical Effort: The position involves minimal physical exertion, except when assisting the production of a special event or promotion. Walking and lifting may be required on specific occasions.

Work Environment: Primarily work in the office and outside of the office via meetings.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Ashleigh Laabs, Director of Marketing/Private Event Coordinator
Cliff Bell’s
2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
or e-mail: ashleigh@cliffbells.com
E-mail preferred.

Rolling Deadlines:
Winter/Spring Internships
Time-span and weekly workload of the internship is negotiable and flexible.

DETROIT ZOO

Detroit Zoo Seeks PR Interns for a “Wild” Winter

Want to mingle with the macaronis and pal with the polar bears while learning valuable PR and communications skills? Then the Detroit Zoo has the internship for you!
The Detroit Zoo is seeking enthusiastic student interns for the winter semester who are in their junior or senior year and studying Public Relations, Communications or related fields. Interns will be responsible for researching and drafting press releases, talking points, newsletter profiles and other PR-related copy; scheduling and coordinating media interviews; escorting media through the Zoo during video/photo shoots; assisting with commercial and motion picture film shoots and special events; and performing other PR-related assignments.
Interns will work closely with the Communications Director and other interns while learning valuable skills needed in the Public Relations workforce. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are a plus.
The duration of the internship is early January through early May; 24 hours per week. This is a non-paid internship, and it is mandatory that students receive course credit.
The Detroit Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workforce. The Society performs background checks and pre-employment substance-abuse screening and maintains a drug-free workplace.

The deadline for all resumes is November 12, 2010.

Send resumes to: Patricia Janeway, Communications Director, at
pjaneway@dzs.org, with a cc. to PR1@dzs.org.

Please put “Winter PR Internship” in the Subject line.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

MEDIA INTERN

Looking for a media internship? Consider the St. Petersburg Times

Apply for Summer 2011 positions NOW!

NEW DEADLINE --- November 1.

The St. Petersburg Times' internship program introduces college students to careers in media. Interns work in departments throughout the company, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Who Should Apply?
Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students interested in careers in media especially, news/information. Applicants should have experience at a college publication and at least one professional internship. Applicants also should have access to reliable transportation for the summer.

Contact: Nancy Waclawek, internship coordinator, 727-893-8780 or waclawek@sptimes.com.

Students hired for Times internships are eligible to apply for Intern Scholarships offered through the St. Petersburg Times Fund. The scholarships are worth $3,500 for returning full-time undergraduates and $1,500 for returning fulltime graduate students. (Applications will be made available to interns during their summer experience at the Times.)

Attention Students at HBCU's ...
The Peterman Scholarship targets sophomores and juniors at historically black colleges and universities with a paid-internship and a scholarship worth $6,000. Applicants must apply for BOTH the Peterman Reporting internship and for the Peterman Scholarship (information and application located on the Scholarships page on the St. Petersburg Times Fund site). Deadline for both is Nov. 1. Click the link below for the job decription for the Peterman Reporting Internship. Go to www.tampabay.com/scholarships for information about the Peterman Scholarship.