On-line business publication writing with John Day's Automotive Electronics News

On-line business publication writing/Corporate Communication
John Day’s Automotive Electronics News
1203 Homecrest Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 353-3822
Web site: http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com

Internship objective: Hands-on experience writing and editing for an online business publication

About the interning organization: John Day’s Automotive Electronics News – Insight for Engineers – is an information resource for people who design, validate, manufacture, market, and support electronic components, systems, connectivity and content for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) light vehicle market.

We provide news and feature coverage of the multi-billion dollar automotive electronics industry.

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: Student interns should have Internet access and be able to search the Internet for information. Interns should also be familiar with Microsoft Word. They should have at least a basic understanding of how to write news and feature articles. They should also have an eye for detail, and an inquisitive mind.

Description of intern responsibilities: Duties may include editing press releases to prepare product announcements for posting on the site; research to identify sources for feature articles, contacting companies to request additional information, and news and feature article writing.

Location: Student can complete this internship from any location, providing they have internet and phone access.

Intern sponsor: John Day

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 6 credits.

Interested students should contact: John Day via email at jhday12@sbcglobal.net

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

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

Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v 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