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Institute on Political Journalism
Washington, DC – June 5 – August 3, 2013
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Campus Special is looking for paid, summer, marketing interns to work one-on-one with local business owners. Campus Special provides training for the job, as well as resume help and tips and interview opportunities with a whole host of companies, including ESPN and Coca-Cola. To learn more and apply, go to www.campusspecial.com/internship.

Sportsnet New York is taking applications beginning in March for its summer internship program. This internship, which is unpaid and must be taken for school credit, is available to juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.

The internship is designed to give students the real-world experience at a sports television network. Positions are available in production, news, marketing, programming and sales. Students will work 10-20 hours per week.

SOJ senior lecturer Chuck Harman presented the keynote address, “Communicating the Lived Experience: Building an Effective Advocacy Program,” at the 5th Annual International Experience Exchange for Patient Organizations” in Zurich, Switzerland on March 5. More than 125 patient advocates representing 28 countries attended the two-day conference, which was translated into four languages.

The meeting offered patient organizations representing groups from oncology, hepatitis, mental health, rheumatoid arthritis and citizens’ groups an opportunity to hear from leading experts and share best practices on issues of stigma, building alliances, clinical research and disparities in treatment. Other speakers represented the University of Oxford, the European Brain Council, the Swedish Breast Cancer Organization, the Danish Association of Young People with Rheumatism, PanCAN Japan and Club 13 (Lithuanian mental health association).

Kim DelGreco, section chief for biometric services at the FBI Center in Bridgeport, will speak to students about professional dress on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:00 p.m. in 205 Martin Hall.

DelGreco established the dress code for her floor, and it will become the standard for the rest of the FBI Center.

PRSSA HOSTS RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER AT ROCK TOP BAR & GRILL

West Virginia University’s Public Relations Student Society of America will be hosting a Bachelor/Bachelorette Fundraiser to benefit the WVU Relay for Life on Friday, March 15 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Rock Top Bar & Grill.

The WVU chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will sponsor its inaugural News Trivia Bowl this semester, pitting three-person teams in a quiz-show competition to test quick recall about current events.

Any three WVU undergrads can form a team to compete, and WVU-recognized entities (e.g., clubs, fraternities, sororities or majors) are encouraged to field teams.

The Record (Bergen County, NJ) has an immediate opening for a full-time Reporter II rewriter. They’re looking for a skilled writer who can respond immediately when a big story breaks –
fulfilling all manner of roles that include taking feeds from reporters in the field to weave into a definitive account or contributing to that coverage through interviews, research and contacts.

They need someone who is adept at handling an array of overnight assignments, both big and small, sometimes juggling several at once. A sense of urgency, speed, strong news judgment and a truly collaborative nature are key. So, too, is the ability to stay on top of news in both North Jersey and New Jersey so that he or she can jump into a developing story without missing a beat. And for those times when news isn’t hopping, we want someone who can find strong enterprise story ideas and execute them with
flair and depth. A minimum of three years of daily reporting experience, or the equivalent, is required.

Design editor – The leader in corporate journalism seeks a design editor to assemble professional publications in a deadline-oriented environment. Applicant should be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver. Includes full health and a health savings account. Strong writing skills also a plus. News Link is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit http://www.newslink.com/?page_id=23 to apply.

News Link is looking for a corporate journalist to gather and write articles, acquire photos and edit copy for a variety of products such as magazines, newsletters, television spots, web content and other projects. Corporate journalists make regular contacts with customers gathering news stories, calendar items and statistics. Travel required. Organizational skills imperative. Must be familiar with AP Style. Attention to detail and deadlines is a must. Compensation includes $30K starting pay with full health (premiums paid by the company) and a 401K plan. News Link does not pay for relocation expenses.http://www.newslink.com/?page_id=23