Welcome back! Please note that if you are doing an internship for credit during the Spring semester, you must be registered in JRL 441 or JRL 442 no later than Friday, January 16th. If you have questions about how to register for the course, please contact Eric Minor ASAP at eric.minor@mail.wvu.edu. Note that some of these opportunities are time-sensitive. Don’t hesitate!
STRAT COMM: WV Illustrated & WVIllustrated.com is looking for a talented and passionate social media intern to help support and promote West Virginia University athletics through the WVi brand. This internship will provide unique exposure to a variety of media productions and publishing platforms. Must be at least a junior in the StratComm major. Contact me for info.
JOURNALISM: The Wall Street Journal is seeking an enterprising intern for its News Apps team based in New York City. The ideal candidate has been diving into code, data visualizations and user-interface design and is ready to put these skills to work on stories across topics form around the globe. Apply here: http://dowjones.jobs/new-york-ny/summer-2015-interactive-graphics-internship/F2226A8F2F384E40AD7992B88087B3AD/job/
ALL MAJORS: I’ve learned of a PAID opportunity for a student who’s an expert at WordPress. Client needs help installing a theme and setting up a site. Contact me for information.
STRAT COMM (Grad Students): The WVU School of Pharmacy is seeking a PAID ($10/hr) Public Relations intern. This internship, a part-time, non-benefits eligible position, is a paid position for a graduate student where the intern will gain valuable experience in public relations and communications while learning to produce information to promote the School of Pharmacy. This position reports to the School’s Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and three writing samples no later than Wednesday, January 14, to Mrs. Amy Newton, Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, at adnewton@hsc.wvu.edu. Electronic applications preferred.
ALL MAJORS: WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Science seeks a highly motivated intern wanting to gain hands-on experience in his/her field. Candidates should have proven interest and ability to research and write promotional material. Projects to include faculty, student and alumni profiles for use in College ENews and social media accounts. Style, punctuation and grammar skills necessary. Interested candidates must be willing to provide a portfolio highlighting related writing samples. Understanding of The AP Stylebook is a plus. Direct all replies to Kimberly Cameon, Communications and Alumni Relations, WVU CPASS, Room 272, Health and Education building, 304-293-0827 or Kimberly.cameon@mail.wvu.edu. Deadline for replies: January 20, 2015.
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.
ALL MAJORS: 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.
STRATCOMM: 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.
ALL MAJORS: 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.
ALL MAJORS: 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.
ALL MAJORS: 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/.
JOURNALISM: The Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League are accepting applications for a Broadcast Journalism Intern. The intern hired for the following position will work as a member of the Public Relations department for the Rochester Americans and will work closely with the team Videographer and Communications Manager. Areas of focus will include: Video Production, Game Day Broadcast, Journalism, Digital Content, Social Media and Communications. Apply here:https://www.internmatch.com/internships/the-american-hockey-league—79/internship-%E2%80%93-broadcast-journalism?nd_token=d92437c669e80bc99b5c5de1f508eadb9a3703cd&utm_campaign=New+Listings+for+Job+Alerts&utm_content=original&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Napoleon
JOURNALISM: Ideastream of Cleveland, Ohio is accepting applications for a summer 2015 journalism intern who is enthusiastic about public radio and television. The Journalism Intern will learn about news gathering and radio production while providing support and assistance to the news team. Must earn college credit (see me).
JOURNALISM: WORK IN CHINA with AsiaOppo, the first private English-language TV Network to offer international viewers comprehensive and objective programming produced exclusively from and about China. 3-6 month commitment. PAID. Apply here: https://www.internmatch.com/internships/asiaoppo/paid-media-journalism-internship-in-china?nd_token=d92437c669e80bc99b5c5de1f508eadb9a3703cd&utm_campaign=New+Listings+for+Job+Alerts&utm_content=original&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Napoleon