Job Postings
Alcon is looking for a Journalism intern to assist in creating articles for the Alcon World News, a quarterly publication.
The internship will start in December and continue into the spring semester. (Alcon is closed the last two weeks in December.)
The intern will have to have very good writing skills. He/She will work with the editorial team.
Interested students should contact David Abergel (817-615-2362 or david.abergel@alconlabs.com) for more information.
Epic Helicopters is offering a full-time, non-paid internship that could lead to a full-time, well-paid job.
Intern will manage the company's media relations, create content of interest for the media, and manage the social media strategy. The intern must be capable of multitasking.
Send a resume to Sarah Bickley at sarah14963@aol.com
National non-profit in Arlington, TX is seeking a Marketing Assistant. This position emcompasses a broad range of responsibilities, incuding writing, media relations, local chapter support and social media. This is a great opportunity for someone with 2+ years of experience in marketing/public relations to hone their skills in many areas. Successful candidate will be highly organized, a great communicator, Web 2.0 savvy and ready to work with people from all walks of life. Great work environment with excellent benefits.
Email cover letter and resume to jobs@americanmensa.org
Clear Channel Dallas is currently looking for interns for the 2010 spring semester. The interns will be assisting the promotions department for the following stations: 106.1 Kiss-FM, 97.1 The Eagle, 102.1 The Edge, Lone Star 92.5, and Mix 102.9. Clear Channel will be conducting group interviews for potential interns the week of November 30th. For more information, visit http://1061kissfm.com/pages/jobs_radio.html?feed=199266&article=2296942
Send applications to courtneyhodges@clearchannel.com (not to the address shown on the web site).
Students interested in communications and other relevant majors are encouraged to apply. This is a very hands-on, project-based internship that requires attention to detail, customer service skills and professionalism. Skills in writing, editing and grammar are very helpful. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team; needs a “get-it-done” attitude and the ability to work through and handle situations independently.
Internship Period: January 2010 – May 2010
Location: 614 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Hours: Flexible to accommodate school schedule; up to 40 hours per week available M-F.
Wages: Paid internship
VATAT
Spring Internship
614 East 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
or e-mail to: Gerald@vatat.org
Materials and application must be received no later than 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Finalists will be contacted for interviews in early December and should be available to start work in mid-January.
http://www.hpisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2741
The Dallas Business Journal is seeking qualified, ambitious interns interested in business journalism to join our news staff for a spring internship. We have two, 20-hour a week internships starting Jan. 19 and running through May 30.
Successful candidates will have opportunities to produce research projects, feature stories, online news and front-of-the-book stories.
We give priority to candidates who are seeking careers in business journalism and wanting to develop a platform-agnostic approach to news and storytelling.
The internships pay $10 an hour.
The Dallas Business Journal is part of American City Business Journals, a national news network covering local business online and in weekly newspapers. ACBJ has news operations in 40 of the nation’s most vibrant cities. To learn more about the Dallas Business Journal and our parent company, visit dallas.bizjournals.com and acbj.com.
Applications must be received by Dec. 11.
The Dallas Business Journal is seeking a qualified, ambitious intern interested in business journalism to join our staff for a full-time summer internship. The paid, 40-hour a week internship begins June 1 and runs through Aug. 10.
Successful candidates will get to do everything from research projects, feature stories, online news and front-of-the-book stories.
We give priority to candidates who are seeking careers in business journalism and wanting to develop a platform-agnostic approach to news and storytelling.
The Dallas Business Journal is part of American City Business Journals, a national news network covering local business online and in weekly newspapers. ACBJ has news operations in 40 of the nation’s most vibrant cities. To learn more about the Dallas Business Journal and our parent company, visit dallas.bizjournals.com and acbj.com.
Applications must be received by Nov. 16.
http://www.nbcdfw.com/station/about-us/NBC_5_Internships.html
Public Relations Internship Opportunity
Addison-based C. Pharr & Company is seeking a dynamic intern for spring 2010 to assist with a variety of accounts ranging from real estate, design and construction services to advertising and retail/multi-family developments. Junior and senior-level students studying journalism, public relations or marketing communications are encouraged to apply.
Candidate must be a resourceful self-starter with an understanding of media relations, AP style and have an exceptional eye for detail. Outstanding written/verbal communications, research and organizational skills, as well as ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are musts. Great opportunity to work within a client-focused team setting, interacting with all disciplines within the agency to get real-world experience and views of the collaborative nature of the agency environment.
C. Pharr & Company is a business-to-business public relations agency that serves a variety of clients. We participate in crisis communications, marketing, various public relations activities, advertising coordination, planning and research. To learn more, visit www.pharrpr.com.
Deadline for applications: November 20, 2009.
- Develop schedules for individual projects and lead team of creative writers, designers and photographers through production in a fast-paced work environment to meet key deadlines.
- Establish and maintain 2-way communication between Creative Services team and Merchandising and upper management teams
- Recruit information and resources necessary for the Creative Services team to meet deadlines with the proper messaging, branding and design that reflect the company’s marketing and sales objectives
- Write bid requests for print projects and negotiate costs and schedules
- Design and production of miscellaneous collateral materials
- Manage archive library
Required Skills
- Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications or Marketing required
- A positive attitude and passion for working across multiple groups and building and maintaining relationships under tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail while keeping an eye on the bigger picture vision
- Excellent writing, spelling, grammatical, editing and proofreading skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of content and project management systems
- Working knowledge of Macintosh platform and design applications (Quark, InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator)
- Must be able to work autonomously and with team members in a fast-paced production environment
- Attention to detail as well as strong communication, technical and organizational skills
- Ability to follow visual standards for multiple brands and vendors
- Golf and/or tennis enthusiasts are an extreme plus
Job Location
Austin, TX
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The Link to the job description is https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=216718&company_id=15971&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=968079&level=levelid2&levelid2=46543&parent=Marketing%3B%3B%3BGeneral%20Marketing&startflag=3
News and Information Branch
(Austin, TX)
SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIP POSITION
The News and Information Branch of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking a Media Relations Intern for Summer 2010. This position will provide hands-on experience in various facets of modern news media relations, including writing news releases, emailing and phoning reporters, updating the branch media database and monitoring and distributing newspaper clipping files. It will offer experience in the use of current media relations technology, including use of the IBM PC computer and various Web and software applications, such as MS Outlook, Word and more. Depending on the intern’s ability, they will likely depart with examples of stories placed as a result of news releases they wrote or distributed.
The length and hours for the position are negotiable. It would likely involve at least 10-15 hours per week, depending on the intern’s availability and desire to learn, and depending on available funding. Work schedules are often arranged to accommodate student class schedules. The intern would work at TPWD headquarters in southeast Austin. Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to conduct a timed news writing exercise. Good verbal and written communication skills are critical.
The internship pays $9-11 per hour depending on grade level and experience. Perhaps more important, it offers a chance to develop real-world skills through hands-on experience using the latest tools and technology. Candidates who have experience or course work in news reporting and writing using Associated Press style are strongly preferred.
To be considered for summer internships, students must meet these requirements:
- Undergraduate OR graduate college student enrolled in an accredited college or university at time of application.
- Minimum of 12 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university on transcripts.
- Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale OR "Pass" on a Pass/Fail system.
- Must submit an Internship Application Form (PWD 068e) and Recruitment Activity Data Sheet (third page of Application form).
- Must submit an Authorization and Consent for Disclosure of Criminal History Information (PWD 1039) form.
- Attach official current transcript(s) to application (photocopy of official transcript is acceptable).
Complete information, including downloadable applications and forms, as well as internship job descriptions, will be posted on the TPWD web site in the spring 2010 semester at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/summer_internships/program_info.phtml
Tom Harvey
News and Information Director
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Office phone: (512) 389-4453
We truly feel like we have developed a business model that has the potential to have a profound social impact.
1) Social Media Intern
Responsibilities would include:
-- Develop and maintain our brand on all social media platforms.
-- Coordinate and design our internal e-newsletters.
-- Be responsible for coordinating one social media fund-raising campaign for one of our non-profit partners.
-- Help develop the program for social media consulting with non-profit partners
2) Public Relations Intern
Responsibilities would include:
-- Development and distribution of press releases
-- Coordinate and design our external e-newsletters.
-- Be responsible for coordinating one "Day of Giving Back," which is a community volunteer initiative that we organize every 6 to 8 weeks.
Administrative Editor
Quarter Horse News
2112 Montgomery Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-569-7149 (Direct)
817-737-6397 (Main)
E-mail: john.williams@cowboypublishing.com
Agency:
Dallas-based MarketWave is a national, full-service integrated marketing communications firm dedicated to meeting the needs of public and private organizations in a variety of industries. We help clients communicate more effectively and creatively with their customers, the press, industry analysts, partners and other relevant audiences for greater awareness and brand recognition.
We are seeking intern candidates who are enthusiastic about learning and have a service mindset to fit our team and help us deliver outstanding results to our clients.
Our internship program offers a hands-on learning experience for marketing or communications students who are interested in public relations, consumer marketing and corporate branding.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist with marketing and public relations campaigns, event planning and execution
· Draft public relations materials including news releases, media advisories, fact sheets, client meeting recaps and other materials
· Draft marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers and print ads
· Attend and participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions and other presentations
· Assist with market and industry-related research, media outreach
Knowledge and Skills Required:
· Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited university, preferably in a marketing, public relations or journalism program
· Strong analytical, project management and organizational skills
· Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
· Ability to interact professionally with clients and account teams
· Understanding of media relations and social/digital media
· Prior relevant experience or internship preferred
Benefits:
· Paid internship – $10/hr
· Flexible schedule – work between 15-30 hours a week between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
· Free covered parking/garage
2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 3170, LB 148
Dallas, Texas 75201-2978
214.871.8787 Phone
214.953.1871 Fax
Majors: Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations
Title: Public Relations Intern
Description: Internet research, answering telephones, mailings, filing, copying,
scanning, writing, graphics/production, and other clerical duties.
Requirements: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Above-average
computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to prioritize
projects; organized and detail-oriented. Good telephone voice.
Must be a senior; past PR internship experience is a plus.
To Apply: Send resume to lpeat@lpapr.com
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Salary: $10.00 per hour + $5.00 per day parking allowance
Position Type: Contract (Form W-9)
Hours Per Week: Spring 2010 = 20 hours per week (minimum)
Hours Per Week Summer = 40+ (Regular business hours 8:00 am-6:00 pm
or later, as needed, Monday-Friday)
Position Start Date: January 2010
Position End Date: TBD
Executive Administrator
2001 Ross Avenue-Suite3170
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.871.8787 Telephone
214.953.1871 Facsimile
Interns can look forward to being a part of an account team and working alongside all levels of employees. Internships at GolinHarris provide real-world work experience for students to learn what activities occur daily at a world-class public relations firm. The internship program involves students in daily account activities such as participation in creative and strategic meetings; special event planning and execution; and conducting media relations and new business research. GolinHarris encourages interns to be active in all levels of our clients' programs. For more information about GolinHarris, please visit us on the Web at http://www.golinharris.com.
Interested parties must be able to commit to a 14-week full or part-time program and must receive academic/class credit.
For consideration, applicants should send resumes to the below contact by Novemember 20.
Best Regards,
Jeniece Gibbs
GolinHarris
Three Galleria Tower
13155 Noel Road, Suite 750
Dallas, TX 75240
t 972.341.2506
jgibbs@golinharris.com
If you have questions or would like additional information on GolinHarris or our internship program, please feel free to contact me via email or phone.
