The Reed College of Media and College of Creative Arts will merge to form the new WVU College of Creative Arts and Media as of July 1, 2024. Get details.
Washington, D.C., public affairs firm GolinHarris will give three West Virginia University School of Journalism students the opportunity to practice their public relations skills on Capitol Hill during the 2011-2012 school year.
Rachel Taylor of Ripley, W.Va., was selected for the Summer 2011 session, while Blair Dowler of Parkersburg, W.Va., and Trey Hollern of Steelton, Pa., were selected for the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semesters of the Mountaineer in D.C. internship program. Each student will receive a $2,500 stipend and a weekly salary.
Disney │ ABC Television Group is now accepting applications for the 2012 Writing Program. Celebrating its 21st year, the Writing Program gives participants the opportunity to hone their craft and jumpstart their careers through intensive workshops, seminars and personalized mentoring with creative executives from ABC Entertainment, ABC Studios, Disney Channel, and ABC Family. Participants also receive a salary for a one-year period.
Thus far, staffed 2011 Writing Program participants include Tricia Johnson (Great State of Georgia, ABC Family), Silvia Olivas (Jesse, Disney Channel), Justin Lo (The Lying Game, ABC Family) and Gabe Fonseca (Private Practice, ABC). Writing Program alumni include Bryan Oh (‘07) who is Co-Producer on ABC’s Body of Proof, George Mastras (‘05) who is Producer on the critically-acclaimed Breaking Bad, and Jane Espenson (‘92) who most recently is a Consulting Producer on Torchwood.
Performance Results Corporation (PRC) is a SBA certified small disadvantaged, woman-owned business focused on bringing quality services, support, and solutions to Government and private entities in the areas of:
They are looking for an intern. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, public relations activities such as writing press releases, research, updating and maintaining media lists, assembling client clip books and press kits, and providing support at special events. Interns will also be expected to perform basic office duties. Candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills.
The Daily Athenaeum is looking for copy editors for the 2011 summer and fall semesters. Applicants should have good grammar skills and basic AP Style skills. If you’re interested, please fill out an application at The Daily Athenaeum at 284 Prospect St. Any questions can be directed to Alex Koscevic at akoscevi@mix.wvu.edu.
Graduate Assistant – Marketing and Communication Coordinator
WELLWVU Wellness and Health Promotion is accepting applications through April 22 for a graduate assistant marketing and communication coordinator. Compensation includes $13,500 for a work period of twelve months (June 2011 – June 2012), and a tuition waiver for the duration of the assistantship.