Public Relations/Marketing internship with Flint Cultural Center Corporation

Flint Cultural Center Corporation

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Marketing/Public Relations Intern
Location: Sloan Museum / Longway Planetarium
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Marketing & Facilities Rental Manager

Section: Possible majors: Marketing, Communication, Public Relations

Compensation: This is a non-paid position


GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a part time position
Under the supervision of the Marketing & Facilities Rental Manager, this position is responsible for the Marketing initiatives of Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Intern is needed to assist with the promotion of programs and shows at the Museum and Planetarium to regional visitors including tourism industry, communities and businesses. Duties includes researching target audiences; Creating and maintaining databases; Organize and file media clippings, Respond to visitors’ and organizations’ request for information, Coordinate distribution of Museum brochures, Participating in Museum brainstorms and meetings; Assist with direct mailings; Handling requests for promotional materials; Attending staff meetings and assisting with marketing duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED
Ability and willingness to work independently, Formal education in related field (marketing, communication, journalism or related experience), Ability to organize time, Able to follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner, Skill in coordinating tasks and projects, Good written and verbal skills, Computer skills, including MS Office Suite (especially Word and Excel), Comfort with speaking on the phone, Ability to work well with people.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Working towards a Bachelor degree from a four year college or university, preferably majoring in Marketing or Communications

All internships are unpaid. Credit must be arranged through school by student.
Acceptance is based upon resume, references, cover letter, and interview. Minimum weekly hour commitment is 12 hours. For more information on these and other internships, contact: Cathy Jaruzel Gentry. Qualified applicants are asked to submit a resume and a cover letter via e-mail cgentry@SloanLongway.org. No phone calls, please.

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 credit hours.

Interested students should contact: Lorraine Austin, Communications and New Media Coordinator, (269) 488-0063 (direct), (800) 888-0509 (toll free).

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

WEYI-TV, Clio Michigan

Broadcast Journalism/Broadcast News/TV Internship
Barrington Broadcasting WEYI-TV
2225 Willard Rd

Clio, MI 48420
Phone: (810) 670-1100
Web: http://www.weyi.com/

Internship objective: To provide interns with hands-on experience in multiple aspects of broadcast news. Interns will learn valuable skills and have the opportunity to create demo reels.
About the interning organization: NBC25 (WEYI-TV) and the CW46 (WBSF-TV) in the Flint/Saginaw/Bay City/Midland, Michigan market has several internships available in the News Department.

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: 2 days per week, minimum 6 hours per day

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should:

1. Be motivated
2. Be available for a minimum of 6 hours per day

Description of intern responsibilities:
Candidates should be prepared to work in a specific area of the field including, but not limited to; photojournalism, reporting, producing or meteorology

Location: NBC25 (WEYI-TV) and the CW46 (WBSF-TV) in the Flint/Saginaw/BayCity/Midland

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization):
Sherry Cuddscudd@nbc25.net Fax: 810-687-8989

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: Send a resume and letter of interest to:
NBC25,
Attn: Internships,
2225 W. Willard Rd.,
Clio, MI 48420, to apply

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:

1. The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
2. The student’s copy of all work produced
3. The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
4. Final paper
5. The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
6. The internship sponsor final evaluation
   

Method of Evaluation:

1. Student’s journal/log: 20%
2. Student’s work: 20 %
3. Paper: 20%
4. Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
   

Calendar:

1. E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
2. Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
3. All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
4. Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
5. 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

Marketing, Public Relations, Broadcasting Internship
Cumulus Media
6317 Taylor Drive
Flint MI 48507

Internship objective: You may earn college credit while gaining experience in a variety of areas such as event planning, database usage, networking, creative thinking, and marketing. While the position is unpaid, the hours are flexible and you will be gaining unmatchable experience in your chosen field of interest! You will also be opening doors for yourself as you network your way through the planning stages of local Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc. sponsored events.

About the interning organization: Cumulus Media is an organization that broadcasts WWCK-FM (CK 105.5), WRSR (103.9 The FOX), WDZZ (Z92.7), and WWCK-AM (Super-talk 1570), and handles their promotional events as well.

Interning organizations mission: Cumulus Media is a leading owner and operator of high quality FM and AM radio stations serving mid-size and smaller cities throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean. We strive to create the next generation radio broadcasting enterprise, based on great people and technological excellence, that will provide high quality, local programming choices for our listeners; targeted audiences with disposable income and buying preferences for our advertisers; challenging career environments for our employees; and wealth generation opportunities for our shareholders.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, Su I & Su II (annually)

Number of interns needed: Up to 20 interns each semester

Start date: Interns needed all year round. Interns can start whenever they are able. Cumulus Media suggest that an internship last approximately three months

Start date: Students may consider starting their internship 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 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks an intern is scheduled.

Academic qualifications: Declared major in Communication Studies, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Film, Video & Media Studies, Journalism or a declared minor in Communication.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be 18 years +, outgoing and willing to help. A valid driver’s license is required.

Description of intern responsibilities: Interns will assist the promotions director with the implementation of promotional events (large or small) for these four stations: WWCK-FM (CK 105.5), WRSR (103.9 The FOX), WDZZ (Z92.7), and WWCK-AM (Supertalk 1570).

Location: Cumulus Media WWCK-FM, WRSR-FM, WDZZ-FM, WWCK-AM6317 Taylor Drive Flint, MI 48507

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

Interested students should contact:
Send résumé’s to Cathy Jaruzel
Fax/ (810)-238-7310
Email/ cathy.jaruzel@cumulus.com
Cell/ (810) 238-7300

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
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 two weeks.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All 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 with the rest of the material. It 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