Fahrenheit Creative

internships

°Fahrenheit Creative Group, a successful mid-Michigan based advertising agency, is currently seeking qualified applicants for two internship categories.

Administrative Internship

The administrative internship is available to all advertising students. Administrative interns are involved in a variety of different day-to-day agency business activities, including:

·   Researching new business opportunities

·   General office duties associated with executing account strategies

·   Follow-up and coordination with current client projects

·   Overall administrative assistance

·   Weekly production meetings

·   Search engine marketing reports and analysis

·   Participation in creative brainstorming sessions

·   Bid and proposal research

Potential applicants must be outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented and willing to complete any and all necessary tasks. Professionalism and general computer proficiency are a must.  Our internship offering is for one semester, unpaid and requires a minimum of 15 hours of work each week.

New Business Internship

The new business internship is available to students on the account management track only.  One or two uniquely qualified individuals will help Fahrenheit’s partners develop new business accounts. This internship pays commission on receipts from the accounts originated. Fahrenheit will provide training and help identify specific prospects within the marketplace.

Qualified applicants must 1) have excellent phone skills, 2) be compelling presenters, 3) possess a high degree of professionalism and present themselves well to potential clients, and 4) have reliable transportation. Clearly, this position could lead to long-term employment with Fahrenheit.

How to Apply

Please clearly identify which internship you are applying for within your cover letter.  Submit your resume by email or mail to:

Erin McManus

Internship Coordinator

erin@fahrenheitcreative.com  

Fahrenheit Creative Group

3695 Okemos Road, Suite 100

Okemos, MI 48864

http://www.fahrenheitcreative.com

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, Facebook status updates 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 (three days) 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 11, 2011.

Send resumes to:      Patricia Janeway, Communications Director, at

                                    pjaneway@dzs.org, with a cc. to PR1@dzs.org.

HOMTV Okemos

Looking for students interested in television promotion and public relations. Go and hit internships and apply.  This is a great internship.

http://www.homtv.net/

Advent House Ministries (AHM), a day shelter for homeless, transitionally homeless and at-risk individuals

Advent House Ministries (AHM), a day shelter for homeless, transitionally homeless and at-risk individuals, (743 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.,in Lansing), really needs reading tutors for adult guests.
In an effort to find jobs, Advent House guests are working on their GEDS, life skills and job skills. Many of these individuals are quite motivated as they really want to find work but know that they need their education to do so. Coming back to school after many left before graduating is truly courageous and more and more individuals are taking on that challenge.

People can volunteer their time for two hours a week or more. If interested, they may also help teach classes. Please contact Toni Townshend, Literacy Director, tonitown10@gmail.com 485-4722 at Advent House Ministries.

Want Curator Internship

ABOUT WANT

Want (www.wanttt.com) is a highly social and interactive site that connects people with the products they have an affinity towards.  Whether it’s keeping track of the products they want to buy or receiving personalized product recommendations from the people they find interesting - Want is designed to use an individual’s specific tastes to build the ultimate consumer experience. 

Please visit http://www.wanttt.com/w/learn_more/ to learn more about Want and all of the features associated with the site. 

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

One of the many features of Want is channels. Want is looking for interns to create unique and creative channels that our user will find compelling and interesting. 

CHANNELS

Channels are user created and curated streams of products that are centered around a specific topic. Channel topics can be anything from apparel worn by Kayne West to different types of Monopoly boards. Each channel has a group of individuals who are considered authorities on the topics of their respective channels. As a Want user you have the ability to benefit from the tastemaking ability of others by finding, following, and contributing to your favorite channels as well as demonstrating your own tastemaking ability by creating channels on topics that are meaningful to you.

Specifically, the intern will be:

·       Determining  channel themes

·       Searching ecommerce sites for interesting products related to the channel theme

·       Adding unique and interesting products to the channel

·       Interns will be expected to add 4 channels per week and add an appropriate number of relevant products to each channel. 

In addition to creating and curating a set of channels each intern will build a personal collection of products that may be promoted via their personal web site or blog via the Want “badge”. 

Every other week the interns will come into the Corporate Office in Farmington Hills for a roundtable discussion.  These discussions will include:

·       Reviewing the most interesting channels and products curated over the past two weeks

·       Overview of the Want business and changes that have taken place over the past two weeks

·       Each meeting a different member of the Want team will discuss their background and their role within the company

·       There will be an HR focused session which will include a resume critique and discussion about interviewing

Interested candidates should send their resume to Gianna Ferrarotti at gferrarotti@camelotvg.com by Wednesday, October 26, 2011. 

Michigan Fitness Foundation Internship Position Description



Marketing/Events Intern (2 internships available)
$10 per hour
January – December 2012 (spans Spring, Summer and Fall semesters)
12-15 hours per week (during spring and fall; 35 hours per week preferred over summer)
Undergraduate/graduate student pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, event planning, marketing or health-related field (Class credit available)
Communications Manager
Vice President of Operations
President and CEO of Michigan Fitness Foundation

• Assist with implementation of Council’s marketing/communication plan
  
• Assist with planning of Legislative Education Day
  
• Support recruitment of schools for ACES and coordination of ACES day mailing/distribution
  
• Assist with coordination of Governor’s Fitness Awards fundraising event
  
• Assist in the recruitment of endorsed events statewide, including Labor Day Community Walks
  
• Assist with event planning for the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run
  
• Write for communication tools such as Web site, newsletters, blogs
  
• Maintain current database of newspapers, radio and TV contacts by county
  
• Assist with other event management as needed
  
• Performs other related duties as required by supervisor
  Benefits:
  
  • Excellent experience in an organization with a statewide focus and strong mission
    
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, nonprofit environment
    
  • Involvement in a variety of state and local health promotion and physical activity initiatives
    
  • Opportunity to increase knowledge and skills related to event planning and public relations
    
  • Opportunity to build a professional portfolio
    

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented
  
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  
• Organized
  
• Team player
  
• Self-directed
  
• Computer software skills (MS Office Suite preferred)
  Please send resume and cover letter to:
  Michigan Fitness Foundation Attn: Gretchen Mensing P.O. Box 27187
  Lansing, MI 48909
  

Or by email at gmensing@michiganfitness.org

Campus opp

My name is Ilana Berzon and I work for A.D.D. Marketing + Advertising, a hybrid advertising and non-traditional marketing agency located in Los Angeles.  We manage grassroots marketing campaigns nationwide that include mobile tours, street teams and PR Stunts for well-known entertainment clients (film, television, music, gaming, etc.).  

I am reaching out to you because we have a campaign coming up this school year at Michigan State University that could be a great experience for one of your students.  This particular project involves working on blu-ray release of iconic Miramax films, such as Pulp Fiction, Trainspotting, Clerks and Kill Bill.  We are looking for people who are passionate about film, have a marketing or advertising background and are looking to gain experience in the entertainment industry.

I attached a more detailed description of what the job entails please let me know if you recommend anyone for the position or can help spread the word to other students and organizations. Any help would be very appreciated, please just have them contact me here. Also, if you know of anyone or groups that I could contact directly let me know. Lastly, don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you have.

Thanks so much for your help!

Ilana

ilana BERZON l project manager
a.d.d. marketing + advertising
6600 lexington ave.
los angeles, ca 90038
323.790.0500 x209 l tele
323.790.0242 l fax
www.addmarketing.com

DISNEY

Walt Disney World Media Relations
Professional Internship

Are you a self-starter with a can-do attitude and a passion for communication? Then an internship with Walt Disney World Media Relations may be for you. Deadline to apply is Oct. 7, 2011.


What will I do as a Disney Media Relations intern?
Gain real-world experience during a seven-month, paid internship with the Walt Disney World Media Relations team from Jan. 12, 2011- June 9, 2012.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·        Media relations, including updating media lists; writing press releases, media alerts and other media materials; assisting with the production of Video News Releases; hosting media in Walt Disney World parks and resorts; and proactively generating publicity opportunities to highlight key company initiatives
·        Special event support, such as assisting with the creation of invitation lists; making follow-up calls; assisting with the development of collateral materials; assisting with logistics; and managing photo/video shoots
·        Writing articles and/or interviewing subjects for the Walt Disney World’s e-newsletter, MouseMail and public affairs Web site (www.wdwpublicaffairs.com)
·        Occasionally, serve as the department’s photo journalist and social media liaison by writing blog postings, FaceBook entries, and Twitter updates.
·        Research projects, such as media analysis and issue-related research
·        Some administrative work

The perfect candidate is a junior or senior in college or a recent graduate that has completed a previous internship in public affairs and has other work experience in a print, television or online newsroom, and/or public, media or government relations.  Strong writing and research skills and an understanding of how the news media work also are important. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.

What does the Disney Media Relations team do?
For the Walt Disney World Media Relations team, the reputation of Walt Disney World Resort is priority number one. Some of the team’s many responsibilities include:

Media relations
Issues management
Third-party relationship building
Promoting important company initiatives in such areas as community relations, diversity, employee relations, safety, business practices and conservation initiatives

How do you apply?
Interested candidates should log on to www.disneyinterns.com for more information and to apply.


Visit our website @
http://wdwpublicaffairs.com

Zoraya Suarez
Manager of Media Relations
Walt Disney World
1375 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Office: 407-828-3814, Fax: 407-828-2251

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

Job Board

Public Relations and Marketing Intern

Michigan College Access Network is currently accepting applicatins for a Fall 2011 Public Relations and Marketing part-time internship opportunity in its Lansing office. Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing written materials, website postings and articles, e-newsletter, and other documents;
• Research, create and write press releases, media packets and media pitches for MCAN and Local College Access Networks;
• Research trends and best practices in digital and web-based public relations;
• Manage web contact for MCAN and statewide initiatives;
• Manage media list, monitor coverage and archive clips;
• Assist with event planning including designing, ordering and organizing event materials;
• Answering inquires from event attendees;
• Managing information through MCAN's database; and
• Other duties as assigned.

To view the entire position description, qualifications, work schedule and how to apply, download the PDF go to http://www.micollegeaccess.org/resources/job-board

IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY FOR FREE WORKSHOP!!

The International Association of Business Communicators Detroit Chapter(IABC)  is hosting the IABC Heritage Region Conference, October 9-11 at the Westin Book Cadillac in Downtown Detroit. On Sunday, October 9, prior to the start of the conference, we are hosting a “Fast Track” session designed for students pursuing degrees in communications, PR and marketing. This session from 1- 5pm and is FREE to students.

Students will hear first-hand advice and practical tips from senior communications practitioners working in the field and also get a chance to test their skills with “hands on” case studies and group brainstorming sessions. The student sessions will feature such topics as how to integrate social media into traditional communication programs, the value of face-to-face communications and much more.

After the workshop, students can attend the networking reception from 5-6 p.m. (cash bar) where they can network with more than 150 communicators from throughout the Northeast and Midwest United States. Students who wish to stay for the Sunday evening dinner and program can do so at the reduced rate of $25.

To attend this FREE one-day student workshop, students must register by October 6. Please visit, http://detroit.iabc.com/2011/09/21/college-students-can-get-on-fast-track-at-iabc-heritage-region-conference to register.

If you want to attend the full conference, October 9-11, we are also offering a student rate of $99 for the full three-day conference. You can register for the full conference by visiting www.iabcshiftinggears.com

new intern postings off myspartancareer with job numbers

The job numbers are for myspartancareer and you can search there for more information on any of the below opportunities.

Michigan College Access Network and The Imagine Fund          

Public Relations and Marketing Intern     

Internship/Co-op - Not Paid              

53516           

UZoom Media            Marketing Intern     

Internship/Co-op - Not Paid

53538           

Office of Senator Marleau   

Intern Internship/Co-op - Not Paid

53496           

Life in Lansing          

TV Production/Web Production    

Internship/Co-op - Not Paid, Internship/Co-op –

Paid, Full Time, Part Time   

53383           

www.theblacksheeponline.com      

Local Advertising Manager 

Internship/Co-op - Paid      

53380           

Lansing Media/Theatre Project     

Public Relations Specialist    Research,

Part Time      

53493           

Greater Lansing Housing Coalition

"Here is a great  internship opportunity to work for an organization that is making life better for a great many mid-Michigan families and children -- The Greater Lansing Housing Coalition. The office is in Lansing. The work will involve on-site production of brochures and other promotional material -- including some on-line work.  The executive will also appreciate general public relations and social marketing counseling.  This is a serious organization with a great opportunity for an individual to earn real world experience that could be great for resume building, besides being a chance to make a real difference in peoples' lives.  A small stipend ($250.00 ) will be provided by the client.  This internship can also be used for credit.  Interested parties should email a resume and a brief statement indicating why you would like to help to Katherine Draper ASAP -- katherine@glhc.org".

Common Ground $$ 7 Rocking Nights!

Star Tickets, Inc is once again in need of 10 great young people to man its Lansing Common Ground event for July 11 – July 17.   MSU students have always done this in the past. 
Check out the bands at http://www.commongroundfest.com/




Contact Debbie Hoffecker  248-784-1532    dhoffecker@startickets.com and forward her your resume!!!

Some new myspartan postings. To quickly locate a specific job posting, click on “Jobs” tab, select the “view jobs” option and then plug the job ID# into the "Keywords" box and then click on the “search” button.

American Cancer Society -event planning 48189
Fahrenheit Creative Group - administrative 48102
Fahrenheit Creative Group - new business 48103
L&S Associates -marketing 47846
Richard Robinson Studios -graphic artist intern 47765
Michigan Nature Association - communications 48204  ITEC (Information Technology Empowerment  PR  47842

new intern postings off myspartancareer with job numbers

FOX 47 WSYM Social Media and Promotions Internship Internship/Co-op - Not Paid 47148

Spartan Internet Consulting Corporation Digital Media Internship Internship/Co-op - Not Paid, Summer, Part Time 47280

Courtesy Ford Web and Graphic Design Intern Internship/Co-op - Paid 47084

Lansing Urgent Care         Marketing and Advertising InternInternship/Co-op - Paid         41065        

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan         Public Affairs AssistantInternship/Co-op - Paid         47175        

TechSmith Corporation         Graphic Design Intern         Internship/Co-op - Paid, Part Time         47189        

TechSmith Corporation         Marketing Video Production InternInternship/Co-op - Paid, Part Time         47197        

TechSmith Corporation         Marketing Writer Intern         Internship/Co-op - Paid, Part Time         47200

TechSmith Corporation         Social Media Intern         Internship/Co-op - Paid, Part Time         47201        

TechSmith Corporation         User Experience Designer InternInternship/Co-op - Paid, Part Time         47248        

Spartan Internet Consulting Corporation         Web Developer in LansingInternship/Co-op - Paid, Summer, Full Time, Part Time46156        

Olympia Media Group: The Odyssey Greek Publication Sales and Marketing Assistant Publisher Internship/Co-op - Paid, Summer, Part Time 47157

RED CEDAR REVIEW

Considering a future career in business, marketing or advertising? Looking for a great resume- builder with some hands-on marketing experience? Are you a creative thinker with good organization, communication, and people skills? The Red Cedar Review wants you!
The Red Cedar Review is the longest-running undergraduate literary journal in the country, run right here out of MSU. We’re in the middle of an exciting style and content transition, and we need outgoing, dedicated, creative undergrads to manage the marketing and publicity of this prestigious journal.
Marketing Coordinator; As Marketing Coordinator for the Red Cedar Review your responsibilities will include writing advertisement texts and release announcements, engaging with other MSU organizations, clubs, and demographics to raise awareness of the journal, brainstorming/working with other staff members on creative marketing promotions, and general promotion of the journal through the coming year. Requirements; Must have excellent organizational, communication, and professional people skills. Must be competent in promotional endeavors such as advertisement. Must be creative and able to offer new ideas for promotion. Must be dependable, able to meet deadlines, and work well with others.
Events Coordinator; As Events Coordinator for the Red Cedar Review you will be responsible for planning and organizing public events. This includes finding locations, booking reservations, coordinating and documenting event plans and schedules, and working with the Marketing Coordinator and other staff members to make creative ideas for events into reality. Requirements; Must have excellent organizational and professional people skills. Must have the ability to plan for public events, adhere to deadlines, and work well with others.
Interviews will be held on a walk-in, first-come-first-served basis on Monday 5/02, 6—9 PM, Tuesday 5/03, 11—4 PM, and Wednesday 5/04, 12—3 PM and 6—9 PM. Come to Morrill Hall, room 17, to sign in. Please bring a resume.
The Red Cedar Review wants you! Use your skills and creativity to help share this prestigious journal with the MSU community!
If you have any questions, please email Amelia J. Larson at larson74@msu.edu.

new internship on myspartancareer by job number....

MSU ASMSU - Event Planning Intern  46783
Big Ten Sports watch - Sports writer Intern 47068
Citadel Broadcasting - Interns 46906
Farenheit Creative Group - New business intern for Fall 46091
Farenheit Creative Group - Adminstrative Intern for Fall 46090
Michigan Ass. of Counties - Legislative Intern 43024
Showtime Events - Special events intern  46844
College Living Magazine/Food and Coupons.com - Magazine intern 46807
Impression 5 Science Center - Communications intern 47063

ADCRAFT network

There's an upcoming event for Adcraft in Detroit that I think could benefit a lot of students who are looking to network and want to take some extra time to learn about the industry. Jann Wenner, Founder of Rolling Stone Magazine, will be there to speak on May 19 at the Detroit Athletic Club. He, along with a TON of advertising professionals from the Detroit area, will be there. GREAT opportunity to network and schmooze with some of the elite in advertising.

Here's the URL: https://www.adcraft.org/i4a/forms/form.cfm?id=91

It's $30 for students, but they'll be eating lunch and mixing with the big boys from McCann, Team Detroit, Leo Burnett, etc. Feel free to pass this along to your students!

Smartphone marketing

We're working on a project that Involves assisting a company with the design and development of an innovative smartphone marketing and advertising platform.  The client is looking to hire some number of students in our related areas this summer, with positions starting on June 20 and continuing through August 26.  We're finding out more info on specific jobs, pay rates, etc, and the work location is here in East Lansing.  Just wanted to give you a heads up, and suggest that you have interested students contact us - working through our internship coordinator, Jillian Winn at jillian@msu.edu.  This could be of interest for undergrad and grad students.

FOX 47

Hi Everyone!

If you will be around East Lansing this summer my internship at FOX 47 is looking for a replacement for the Social Media and Promotions Intern. The job is posted on myspartancareer.com and the job ID is 47148.

Charlevoix for the summer

Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District Marketing/Public Relations Internship Opportunity
Objectives
•    To provide participating students with a meaningful experience that is complementary to and compatible with their areas of specialization and with their long-term goals.
•    To enable students to associate with practicing professionals in the environment of marketing/school operations.
•    To provide opportunities for contributions to the operations of a school marketing/communications system through student performance and project development.
Duties
•    Internal and external communications (newsletters, press releases) •    With assistance of supervisor, will work with media •    Website and social media maintenance •    Assist in planning and organizing events
•    Photography duties •    Project management including meeting with clients, brochure/other
writing, working with graphic designer, bidding projects, etc.
Other
•    Successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Communication Services for Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District
•    Must be a successful self-starter •    Beneficial to have family ties in area for housing (Charlevoix and/or
Emmet counties) •    TBD tuition reimbursement and/or limited salary •    LOTS of experience opportunities! Countless portfolio materials! •    Assistance available in finding additional employment •    Summer and fall internships available
To apply or for more information, contact
Dianne Litzenburger, Director of Communication Services Char-Em ISD 08568 Mercer Blvd. Charlevoix, MI 49720
231.547.9947
litzd@charemisd.org
Char-Em ISD internship description 2011
Your Regional Educational Service Agency
231.547.9947 p    231.547.5621 f 08658 Mercer Boulevard    Charlevoix, Michigan 49720    www.charemisd.org

Summer in Northern Michigan!

INTERNSHIP:  MARKETING AND   PUBLIC RELATIONS

Duration:                        Semester

                                    Approximately 20-30 hours a week, Monday through Friday

Requirements:

• Seeking an undergraduate student in business, marketing or journalism
• Excellent interpersonal skills; good communicator
• Excellent writing skills, including web content management and social media experience
• Customer service skills; pleasant phone manner; takes initiative to problem-solve
• Motivated and out-going is a plus in this fast-paced environment

Duties:

• Given skills and interest, the intern will work with Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce staff and members to communicate internally and externally the mission of the HSACC
• Assist with current web-site and social media maintenance and design, writing of press releases,  newsletter content and other daily office functions of phone answering and greeting area guests
• Assist in the planning and coordination of special events
• Photography opportunities may be available

Additional Details:

·      A variable compensation package is available with this internship depending on student skills and needs.  Options include tuition reimbursement and or limited salary

·      With the assistance of the Chamber’s Membership base, students will have an opportunity to find economical housing and possible additional part time employment during the completion of this internship

·      Students will come away from this internship with a good understanding of non-profit administration and organizational development with an emphasis on web-marketing

When to Apply:

• March- Summer Applicants
• May/June- Fall Applicants
• Sept/Oct- Winter  Semester Applicants

How to Apply:

Contact: Scott A. Herceg, Executive Director

            Email: scott@harborspringschamber.com            Phone:  231-526-7999

            Include resume and list of references with your inquiry