Media College News

Advantage Legacy Group, a long-term care insurance provider in Morgantown, WV, seeks a part-time appointment setter to call potential clients who have requested information about our services. Applicant will also keep data current.

10-12 hours/week (can expect to earn $125 – $175 per week)

Advantage Legacy Group, a long-term care insurance provider in Morgantown, WV, seeks an intern to develop materials to help seniors understand their long-term care options.

Intern will assist in developing a preliminary outline and writing content for a 10- to 15-page booklet on Medicare benefits and the Medicare application process. Intern will also develop a preliminary outline and write content for a 5- to 10-page paper on the benefits of long-term care insurance policies, and outline and develop content for a tri-fold brochure to assist seniors in applying for Medicare.

Job Summary:
The Morgantown Farmers Market’s purpose is to provide area farmers with alternative opportunities through a retail marketplace and also encourage regional farming. Our commitment is to provide the consumers with fresh, locally grown or produced products in a convenient location.
Intern will perform duties under the general direction of the Morgantown Farmers Market Growers’ Association Board of Directors and Morgantown Farmers’ Market Manager.Duties:

Conditions of Employment:
Work Schedule: 7:00 am -12:30 pm, early mornings on weekends. This position is critical to the daily operation. Approximately 10 unscheduled and flexible hours outside of Market time.

Xenophon Strategies, a Washington, D.C. full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations, public affairs, crisis communications, advertising and advocacy and government affairs, needs to fill several summer internship positions.

These positions support client account teams by conducting media monitoring and research, and producing press materials and media lists. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong writing and critical thinking skills and possess a fundamental understanding of the media. Past internship experience a plus.

The Society for Human Resource Management, located in Alexandria, Va., is looking for a full-time intern to fill a paid internship slot this summer. The internship is full-time employment and pays $15 per hour.

The Public Affairs Department at the Society for Human Resource Management is responsible for ensuring that the public is informed about SHRM’s activities, research, and public policy positions. The Media Affairs Intern will be provided with an opportunity to work in a small but fast-paced communications office.

The Society for Human Resource Management, located in Alexandria, Va., is looking for a social media intern this summer. This internship is for full-time students enrolled in an accredited university.

This is a full-time internship and the pay is $15 per hour.

School of Journalism students are working with local businesses in Shinnston, W.Va., to host the community’s first Buy Local Day.

“Buy Local Day is a great opportunity to highlight what the local businesses have to offer,” said Lacey Beattie, campaign account executive. “Many community members do not know the goods and services available in their own town, so this is a great way to place them in the spotlight.”

Fahlgren Mortine, one of the nation’s top independent marketing communications agencies, is looking for a talented Advertising Account Management Intern for our Charleston, West Virginia office.

The internship will provide a college junior or senior with the opportunity to gain experience working in an integrated marketing and communications firm. Under the mentorship and direction of an Account Management team member, the intern will be responsible for supporting client-related projects and/or deliverables.

This is a great opportunity to assist a third generation family owned and operated all-inclusive seasonal resort to improve growth outside its current guest base to the group and leisure markets. Help build a sales component and social media presence from the ground up while working in a scenic mountain area, with great food, healthy spring water and a variety of recreational opportunities. http://www.caponsprings.net

Skills/experience: 3-4 years of college in marketing, some sales experience, strong organizational skills and familiarity with database software and be detail-oriented, good telephone and internet research skills a must. _ Journalism and PR experience a bonus._
Scope: Applicants must obtain a thorough understanding of Capon’s unique service, heritage and operating style. 
Expected time commitment: 20-40 hours/week with flexible scheduling and both onsite and offsite time. Position could develop into a part time position during the regular school year.

The City of Morgantown is seeking interns to perform public communications duties.

Duties & Responsibilities 
As Public Communications Interns for the City of Morgantown, students will learn about the role of a municipal public communications manager. This multifaceted job covers many concentrations, including: