Public Relations/Corporate Communication Internship
Solid Grounds Student Ministries
1720 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 349-1100
Web: www.rso.wmich.edu/sg
Face book: Solid Grounds Student Ministries

Internship objective: To create a public relations campaign that will reach the entire campus community.

Interning organizations mission: Solid Grounds is an outreach ministry of Zion Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our mission is to provide a welcoming, Christ-centered environment for the students of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, and the surrounding areas.We at Solid Grounds Student Ministries, being one in Spirit and purpose, with Christ as our focus, will be a light to all through thought, word, and deed. We will strive to be Christ-like in our ways by demonstrating compassion, forgiveness, and patience through our fellowship, prayer, and worship to the glory of God.

Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, su I and su II annually

Number of interns needed: One

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester registered, negotiable

End date: On or near the Friday before finals week of the semester registered, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared public relations major in the School of Communication. Students who have completed Com 3500 will also considered.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be able to:
Create a PR campaign utilizing print, web and media
Meet deadlines with moderate supervision
Create promotional campaigns for live concerts, forums, seminars, lecture series
Represent Solid Ground in the best possible manner

Description of intern responsibilities:
1. Create PR campaign
2. Update web site
3. Create press releases
4. Create promotional flyers and media clips
5. Promote Sunday services & lunch, lecture series, community servant events, Bible Study, Monday night football parties
6. Promote other events as assigned

Location:
Solid Grounds Student Ministries
1720 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Intern sponsor:
Pastor Mark
Solid Grounds Student Ministries

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for a minimum of 40 hours of work, up to a maximum of 3 credit hours per semester.

Interested students should contact:
Pastor Mark
Solid Grounds Student Ministries
1720 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 349-1100

Evaluation: The evaluation will be completed by the Western Michigan University School of Communication Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships, and will be based upon the following:
The student’s journal/log of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced, including progress made toward submitted learning objectives
A final paper evaluating the internship based on what the student has learned in their academic courses.
The internship sponsor’s mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor’s end of the internship evaluation

Method of evaluation:
Student’s journal/log: 20%
Student’s work: 20%
Paper: 20%
Internship sponsor’s mid-internship evaluation: 20%
Internship sponsor’s end of the internship evaluation: 20%


Calendar:
E-mail updates to the Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships every month.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to the School of Communication’s Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.





(On-Site Internship Supervisor’s signature)



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School of Communication’s internship coordinator’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature

Sports Broadcasting Internship
AM 1660 Kalamazoo
4200 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Office: (269) 345-7121
Studio: (269) 349-1660Toll Free: (800) 873-1069
Web site: http://www.espn1660.com

Internship objective: A solid hands on approach for extensive broadcast education. College and high school football as well as on-air experience will be included in the internship.

Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, su I and su II annually

Number of interns needed: 2

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

All interns must be registered for academic credit.

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should have an interest in radio production and on-air broadcasting, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Student interns must be able to meet deadlines, have good writing and public speaking skills.

Completion of Com 2570 and/or prior radio broadcasting experience a plus; but not necessary.

Description of intern responsibilities:
Working in the station
Writing copy
Produce sports casts
Voice sports casts
Gather audio
Conduct interviews
Cover fall high school and college area sporting events

Location:
AM 1660
4200 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization):
Daniel Cash, Host
The Dan Cash Show
Sports Anchor, AM 1660

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 3 credit hours. All student interns must be registered for academic credit.

Interested students should contact:
Daniel Cash, Host
The Dan Cash Show
Sports Anchor, AM 1660
4200 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Office: (269) 345-7121
E-mail: cash@wqsn.com

Please include a letter of application and resume.

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced
The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
Final paper
The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of evaluation:
Student’s journal/log: 20%
Student’s work: 20 %
Paper: 20%
Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.


Student’s signature


Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature