Journalism, On-line web writing Internship, Watertown, MA

Journalism/ On-line web writing Internship
Daily Source
25 Stearns Rd. Suite 2

Watertown, MA 02472

Phone: 617-393-1997
Web: www.dailysource.org

Internship objective: DailySource.org is looking for an individual with a nose for news to help update our site with compelling content around the clock and lay out the front page. Volunteering is virtual via the computer so you can be anywhere in the world. Our online software is incredibly easy to use and automates most of the layout process. The Daily Source is truly a 21st century journalism site. Just drag and drop articles from one location to another and the page adjusts itself automatically. Editing the headlines is as easy as using Microsoft Word or sending an email. You will receive guidance from our senior editors who are some of the top journalists in the U.S. Besides laying out the front page, you will find articles, videos, columns and other material from around the Internet for use on the site and make the final decision of what goes on the site.

Interning Organization’s mission: The mission of DailySource.org is to provide high quality news and information from leading sources across the Internet to help the public more effectively utilize their time, money and power to benefit themselves, our country and our world.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Su I & Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of 1

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.

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

Desired skills and qualifications: This internship requires layout experience, copy editing experience, basic knowledge of AP style and grammar, attention to detail, communication skills, and strong understanding and judgment of the news. It does not require any computer software experience or knowledge of code. Our software is very easy to use, though you must have a solid visual aesthetic sense.

Description of intern responsibilities: Chooses all items for the front page including stories, editorials, columns, photos and videos. Works with story editors and photo editors to find the best content possible. Lays out the page, edits the headlines and summaries to meet our style guidelines, and makes sure the layout meets all our criteria. Makes sure the site looks great.

Location: work-from-home

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Jenni Kulp

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students should contact: To apply, please email us at intern@dailysource.org with the following information: 1) If you have a resume, please include it. If not, please describe your current employment, your last two positions and your education. Let us know of any journalism training, classes or experience you've had so far. If you have volunteered or interned before and have references for your work, please include those. 2) Why are you interested in volunteering with Daily Source? 3) How many hours per week can you volunteer and for what period of time (i.e. number of months)? We tend to favor candidates who are able to volunteer a strong number of hours. 4) What type of Internet connection do you have (cable, DSL, dial-up)? 5) Which positions are you potentially interested in? It is helpful if you're able to apply for more than one because it makes it more likely we can bring you on board even if one area is full.

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

Journalism Internship, Petoskey Michigan

Journalism, Writing internship

The Graphic

319 State St.

Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone: (231) 347-2544

Web: http://www.thegraphicweekly.com

About the interning organization: The Graphic is a weekly entertainment and features publication covering Charlevoix and Emmet counties. We have articles for locals and tourists, highlighting what to do and where to go, and general interest features about Northern Michigan.

Semesters interns are needed: Summer I; Summer II annually

Number of interns needed: 1

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: 20 hours per week

Desired skills and qualifications: Preferred age 21 and older

Description of intern responsibilities: Writing features about people, food and events, and taking photos for the articles

Location: Petoskey, MI Intern sponsor (at the interning organization):

Maggie Peterson, Graphic editor.

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students should contact:Maggie Peterson, Editor
The Graphic

319 State St.

Petoskey, Mich. 49770

E-mail: mpeterson@petoskeynews.com

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

Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature
On-Site Supervisor's (at the internship site) signature

Marik Press, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Public Relations, Marketing, Corporate Communication, Journalism Internship
Marick Press
P.O. Box 36253
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48237
313-407-9236
www.marickpress.com

Internship objective: An internship at Marick Press will set you apart as a distinguished individual to both graduate schools and employers. Marick Press internships will help WSU graduates to find jobs in publishing, advertising, graphic arts, the nonprofit sector, and other fields. Experience gained here can benefit you for years to come. The intern plays an important role in the continued success of Marick Press. Interns gain valuable experience in many aspects of publishing through understanding of day-to-day operations and business practices, from knowledge of computer programs such as Adobe In Design, Photoshop and internet applications, to knowledge of editorial, marketing, sales, publicity, design, production, and fund-raising practices. Staff provide a level of one-on-one guidance and support very rare in publishing internships.

About the interning organization: Marick Press seeks out and publishes the best new poetry from an eclectic range of aesthetics — poetry that is technically accomplished, distinctive in style, and thematically fresh.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Summer I & Summer II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of 1

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: At least 20 hours a week

Desired skills and qualifications: Preference is usually given to juniors and seniors with successful completion of a composition class, public relations and print majors. No prior experience in the publishing field is required; however, a background in writing, computers, or communications is an asset.

Description of intern responsibilities: Answering the telephone and correspondence; taking book orders; communicating with poets, vendors, and other publishing professionals and the general public; and providing a first impression of the press to callers. Additional intern projects include:
Creating press kits
Designing advertisements
Designing book catalogs
Writing press releases
Coordinating manuscript submissions
Writing advertising copy
Interviewing poets and posting the interviews in blogs and websites
Processing book orders
Learning Adobe In Design and Photoshop
Location: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students should contact: Marick Press at (313) 407-9236

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

WWJ-TV of Southfield Michigan

Any Communication Major
Community Affairs or Creative Services Internship
WWJ-TV
26905 W Eleven Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI
248 350 5050
http://wwjtv.com/

Internship objective: The objective is to provide students (undergraduate and graduate) with a meaningful work experience while complimenting the educational experience.

About the interning organization: WWJ-TV was and is the only CBS Network owned and operated UHF station in the country. The state-of-the art studios and production facility was located in Stroh River Place, downtown Detroit.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Summer I & Summer II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of 1

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.

Desired skills and qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have a passion for television and the business of television.
Currently attending an accredited college and have achieved junior or senior status
Must receive college academic credit
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels.
Must be flexible, professional, responsible and reliable and have the maturity to be able to handle sensitive/confidential information.
Able to meet the minimum time commitment for the internship program
A fast learner with sharp attention to detail
Personal interview

Description of intern responsibilities: there are 2 internships offered by this station that would be of benefit for communication majors

1st: Community Affairs/Programming Internship: This internship provides student interns the opportunity to gain experience in Community Affairs and Local Programming. Intern responsibilities may include the following activities:
Production Assistant for our weekly Community Affairs programs
Write scripts for weekly Community Calendars and programs
Research and update community events section of both web sites
Write Public Service Announcements (PSA's)
Research potential topics for future programs or PSA's
Screen National PSA's
Production Assistant on Community Affairs EFP's (as needed)
Assist during station-sponsored Community Events (as needed)
DVD dubbing
Possible on-camera work for PSA's or Community Affairs programs
Assist Programming department with viewer mail
Assist Programming department with listing services
Assist other departments as needed

2nd: Creative Services Internship: Student interns participating in this internship will have the opportunity to be involved in the following activities related to Creative Services:
Editing (topicals), station IDs and other on-air/web materials as assigned
Shooting/assisting production of community affairs programming (both in studio and out in the field)
Assisting in CS shoots (production assistant, pre-production, talent releases, etc. as well as casting call assistance)
Shooting, writing, editing web diaries of station events
Organizing/updating film and music/sfx libraries (including logs for existing tapes with no current content identification)
Organizing syndicated programming tapes/topical feed tapes back in storage area
Web posting updates (with Kari and Matt's guidance)
Outside station events staffing/booth set-up (especially for spring/summer interns)
Organizing and maintenance of the prize closet
Other duties as they arise.

Location: Southfield, MI

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students must apply online: http://wwjtv.com/internships with an application, two letters of recommendations, transcript, and a writing sample

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

Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo

Event Planning/Special Events Coordinator Internship

Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo

2101 Wilbur Avenue

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006
Available 2012

Internship objective: The Special Events Coordinator will work with the director, student staff and Board of Directors to implement events on behalf of the Foundation.

About the interning organization: The Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo is a Campus Ministry of the United Methodist Church. The Wesley Foundation strives to nurture faith and attract students to a life in Christ through weekly Worship, Bible study, prayer group activities, service projects and fellowship.

The Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Semester’s interns are needed: Spring, summer I and summer II and fall annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of 1

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: A minimum of five hours per week

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication with a strong interest in event planning/special event coordination.

Desired skills and qualifications: Applicants should have superior written and oral communication skills, as well as a basic knowledge of MS Office and database management. Marketing, PR, Communication or related majors are encouraged to apply.

Description of intern responsibilities: The Special Events Coordinator Intern will work with the director, student staff and Board of Directors to plan and implement three specific events.

1. Parking sticker sales: Prepare marketing plan, and advertising campaign to promote parking sticker sales to students living on and off campus.

2. Fall Alumni Event: Plan and implement a tailgate type event for Wesley Alumni coordinating with WMU Homecoming football game. This will include preparing and mailing invitations to Wesley Alumni, and advertising in the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church.

3. Covenant Church Event: Plan and implement an appreciation dinner for local churches who have agreed to enter into a covenant relationship with the Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo. This event will be held in the early spring.

Location: Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo, 2101 Wilbur Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Intern sponsor: Lisa Marie Batten, Executive Director

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students should contact: Lisa Marie Batten @ lisa.m.batten@wmich.edu

Calendar:

E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month

Additional communication via email, phone or in person as neededAll materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday of finals week 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’s sponsor (at internship site) signature

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