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Opportunity Alert for the week of February 3

Sick of the cold? Start thinking about summer internships! Recruiters are visiting campus starting this month. In addition, our Student Director of Careers and Opportunities Eric Minor is always on the hunt for opportunities that you can take advantage of RIGHT NOW! Remember that he’s here to help you search for opportunities that fit your needs!

PUBLIC RELATIONS: The WVU School of Pharmacy is seeking a Public Relations intern. This internship, a part-time, non-benefits eligible position, is a PAID POSITION for a junior- or senior- level 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 Friday, February 6, 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. (Contact Eric Minor for full job description).

STRATCOMM: MARC USA, a national IMC/Advertising firm will visit Martin Hall on February 24th to interview prospective candidates for its summer internships at its Pittsburgh office. You must apply online to be considered for an interview. Positions will be considered for

  • Client Services / Account Management
  • Public Relations
  • Creative – Copywriting, Art Direction / Graphic Design or Print Production
  • Interactive / Web Design and/or Development
  • Broadcast Production
  • Media Buying / Planning
  • Account Planning / Research

To apply for an interview slot, please follow this link:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MARCUSA&cws=1&rid=520 (or contact Eric Minor for a full job description).

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Are Are you a junior or senior in college looking for a challenge from your internship experience? Do you thrive in a fast­paced work environment? Looking to get more than just college credit from an internship? Then WordWrite Communications is looking for you as a summer 2015 intern! WordWrite Communications LLC, one of Pittsburgh’s fastest­growing public relations agencies, employs a unique model of public relations to tell its clients’ great, untold stories. We believe in the art of storytelling, rather than manipulative marketing, to drive results. In addition to our traditional public relations and social media work, we are also a HubSpot partner agency with a focus on inbound marketing. If interested, email a cover letter and resume to wvuprssa@gmail.com . Deadline is Feburary 6th by midnight. (Contact Eric Minor for full job description).

ALL MAJORS/SPORTS: The Washington Wild Things (minor league baseball ) and the PA Rebellion (Women’s Professional Fast-Pitch Softball) are seeking Summer 2015 interns in Stadium Operations, Community Relations and Promotions, Creative Services and Production, General Merchandise, Public Relations and Ticketing. Contact Eric Minor for full job descriptions (please be specific on which internships interest you). College credit is required for these positions, so you’ll need to meet with me about enrolling in JRL 441 or JRL 442 for the summer session.

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!!! The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh is offering two $2,500 scholarships to undergraduates who are planning careers in print journalism as reporters, copy editors, photographers, paginators or graphics designers. Download an application TODAY from pghguild.com. Applications must be received by March 2, 2015