I hope everything is going well with your Finals Week. Here are some opportunities that may be just what you’re looking for as you expand your experience!
ALL MAJORS: Baltimore-based journalism startup “News Up” seeks editorial interns for the Spring ‘15 semester. You’ll work directly with the editorial director to conceptualize and produce content. The ideal candidate will have a deep affinity for all things pop culture, current events and social media. Send resume, cover letter (explaining why you’d be a good fit for the job), a sample 8-question quiz (like those seen on NewsUp.me) and links to your Facebook, Twitter, blog or any other relevant social media that you think shows off your skills. Apply via email to Andrew Schuster at Andrew@newsup.me.
VISJ/TVJ The Connected in Hope Foundation, an international nonprofit aimed at empowering women, seeks a Videography/Photography/Storyteller intern to document their efforts in Ethiopia. They are very interested in working with a WVU student. I have complete application information in my office. If you’re looking for an international internship, this one is pretty great.
JOURNALISM: Spend the summer working with Nieman Lab via the Google Journalism Fellowship. The tech giant is offering opportunities for students to work with ten different journalism organizations next summer. The deadline to apply is January 31. Read more here: http://www.niemanlab.org/2014/12/students-spend-the-summer-working-with-nieman-lab-via-the-google-journalism-fellowship-3/
ALL MAJORS: Love the stories shared by “Humans of New York?” The Morgantown Coordinating Council on Homelessness seeks a PAID Facebook Administrator for its “Zero: 2016 – Ending Homelessness in Our Community” Facebook page. $10/hour, 10 hours per week through January, 5 hours per week February through May. Must be available now (time off for Christmas and New Year’s Day). You’ll interview persons experiencing homelessness and creating photo stories in the model of “Humans of New York.” Contact John Sonnenday, Executive Director, Coordinating Council on Homelessness at 304-685-5360 or via email at ccohwv@gmail.com.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: The WVU College of Education and Human Services seeks PAID Press Release Writing/Layout Intern. Pays $12/hour. Intern will write news stories and designing brochures for the College. Must be able to work 20 hours per week, ability to use Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign a plus. Must be comfortable communicating with faculty and proficient in AP style. Send sample press release and example of layout/design to Director of Marking Communications and External Relations Christie Zachary at Christie.Zachary@mail.wvu.edu.
WVU Extension Service seeks PAID multimedia interns for Spring 2015. Produce videos and assist with writing projects. You’ll collect historical narratives and photographs and transform them into video shorts as part of the West Virginia and national 4-H archives. Pay is between $11 and $12/hour. Work between 12-20 hours per week while enrolled in classes. You will primarily work from Knapp Hall (on Beechurst). Interested students should submit cover letter, resume, three writing or multimedia samples and any additional resources for consideration to Cassie Thomas, Communications and Marketing Manager, at Cassie.Thomas@mail.wvu.edu.
STRATCOMM: WVU Office of Admissions seeks Communications Strategy Student Ambassador. You will help develop relationships with prospective WVU students via phone, email, web-chat and face-to-face interactions. Must be strong communicator. Apply online at http://wvu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_26qiu8fQkzSKUwl.
The WVU College of Creative Arts seeks PAID PR intern ($8/hour). Contact me for more information.
Friends of Decker’s Creek seeks a junior or senior StratComm student to assist with social media, PR and general communication for the Spring semester. The mission of Friends of Decker’s Creek is to improve the natural qualities of and promote the enjoyment of the Decker’s Creek Watershed. Email your cover letter (outlining why you wish to be involved with FDOC) and resume to Suzanne Moore, Executive Director at Suzanne@deckerscreek.org.
The Morgantown-based Mountain State Youth Football League is seeking interns for the spring semester of 2015. The league needs reporters (2-3) and an editor to create content about the league and its players. Must earn between 1-3 college credits. Knowledge of WordPress is a plus. Explore their website at http://www.youthfootballwv.com/. Contact Eric Minor for details.
HerCampus WVU, a pop culture blog targeting college women seeks writers for the Spring 2015 semester. Topics include fashion advice, articles about life in Morgantown and features on campus celebrities. To apply, send a resume, cover letter and writing samples to Jessica Rangel, editor, at wvu@hercampus.com.
Do you want to write about movies, TV, anime, arts, comics, games, literature and other art forms? The Artifice (http://www.the-artifice.com) is built and maintained by writers. Learn more at http://the-artifice.com/write/.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is accepting applications for its 13-week summer internship program until December 31st. While the internship is unpaid and requires college credit, student enhancement money is available to the WVU student who is hired for the position. Submit cover letter, resume and work samples to Linda Parker, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 34 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15222.