The WVU Office of Facilities and Scheduling is seeking a School of Journalism student as an intern to work on an historical public relations project on the major facilities at WVU.
The Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain and apply research skills. Through the use of various research tools such as archives, interviews, books, periodicals, journals, newspapers and online research, the School of Journalism intern will engage in the gathering and organizing of historical building information which can be compiled into one historical record.
Note: This position could be paid or unpaid. If paid, the candidate is expected to work 20 hours per week. If unpaid, the number of hours may range between 10 and 20 per week. Schedules are flexible.
The ideal candidate for the internship will have:
· Experience or education and interest in history and research in all its dimensions.
· Interest in historic buildings and architecture helpful but not required
· Ability to think and work with ingenuity, resourcefulness and critically, creatively, independently, and in teams
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Knowledge of reporting via print, electronic and online media
· Familiarity with conducting interviews and research
· Ability to communicate with a variety of people from various backgrounds
· Aptitude to learn on the job
· Professionalism (i.e. dependability, conscientiousness, ethical)
· Attention to accuracy and detail
· Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint and other software
Interested students should should submit a resume to Dean Street at oliver.street@mail.wvu.edu.