Author: Mass Comm Internships

  • Account Management: McDonald’s account

    Moroch is a top 20 independent advertising agency with nearly 40 field offices across the country. We would love to have a sophomore or junior account management student apply to join our 5-person McDonald’s account service team over the summer (and beyond, if the student enjoys the work and adds value to our client/team).

    I am attaching our intern job description. Only interns who are receiving college credit for the internship can apply. Paperwork will need to be provided so we can verify college credit hours and corresponding work hours.

    Resumes should be sent to my attention at [email protected] or Dionne Kumpe, Moroch, 9020 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 370, Richmond, VA 23235.

    Reports to: Tish Bembury, Account Supervisor
    Prepared by: Dionne Kumpe, Account Director

    JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT

    The McDonald’s intern reports to the Account Supervisor and is directed on a daily basis by the Account Coordinator in the support the marketing and public relations team as they ensure flawless execution of all co-op business for McDonald’s restaurants in Richmond, Charlottesville and Tidewater.

    CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Fulfill requests for “Be Our Guest” cards
    • Compile meeting packets
    • Conduct competitive research
    • Create competitive presentations
    • Write local store marketing plans
    • Assist in development and distribution of monthly manager’s guides
    • Write weekly promotional update voicemails for clients
    • Execute media added value
    • Coordinate print ads
    • Coordinate college activation
    • Assist with activation of sponsorships
    • Assist with meeting logistics (rooms, catering, etc.)
    • Use the Advantage to process purchase orders
    • Provide administrative support

    OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Take initiative to provide value to the team and to the intern experience
    • Responsible for computer skills necessary to succeed in this position
    • Responsible for working with team to accomplish any and all tasks to be done in the
    execution of client accounts and agency business
    • Follow instructions and meet deadlines
    • Provide accurate, timely and professional communications
    • Anticipate and recognize concerns, issues, problems and/or obstacles and suggest
    solutions
    • Ensure that appropriate solution documentation is produced
    • Foster a positive attitude among fellow agency associates
    • Pro-actively provide supervisor with continual feedback
    • Adhere to all company policies

    MOROCH CORE COMPETENCIES

    • Actively listen to gain understanding and clarification
    • Build trust through written and spoken communication
    • Express ideas effectively
    • Recognize and use appropriate channels of communication (face-to-face, e-mail, phone)
    • Maintain skills required to perform job role at current level of responsibility
    • Pursue opportunities to grow and learn
    • Do things before being asked or forced to by events, management or field
    • Establish and maintain a focused direction and appropriate priorities
    • Manage time, responsibilities and multiple priorities effectively
    • Plan, organize and maneuver obstacles to deliver results
    • Constantly evaluate what we do and compare it to the best way and right way
    • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
    • Intentionally learn from own and others’ successes and failures
    • Consistently deliver positive results, regardless of comfort level
    • Seek new opportunities to add value to project, position and team
    • Take action and / or switch to alternate strategies in order to achieve goals
    • Take responsibility for actions and hold yourself accountable
    • Demonstrate integrity by being honest and forthright with team, management and clients

  • Virginia Information Services — Electronic Media Intern

    Business Information Services (BIS) Division
    Virginia Department of Business Assistance

    Type of Internship:
    Electronic Media Internship

    Description of Organization:
    The Virginia Department of Business Assistance, a state economic development agency, is charged with helping businesses proper. The Business Information Services Division helps entrepreneurs get started and existing businesses grow. This division interacts with over 30,000 businesses per year through the Business One Stop system and the Virginia Business Information Center and through seminars like Entrepreneur Express and Growing Your Sales. For more information go to www.vdba.virginia.gov

    Intern Responsibilities:
    • To develop an overall electronic/social media strategy for the Virginia Department of Business Assistance
    • To determine the interaction between the agency’s website and the agency’s social media presence
    • To refine the electronic/social media strategy for Business Information Services for the entrepreneur and existing business client segment
    • To evaluate and make recommendations to improve current electronic interaction with BIS clients
    • To evaluate the presentations used in our current programs and make recommendations for improvements
    • To use the division’s flip camera to video certain events, edit the recordings and post on the agencies website and other social media channels
    • To train BIS personnel on the necessary tasks to implement the strategy

    Intern Qualifications:
    • Junior or Senior level undergraduate
    • Strong technical skills especially related to social media tools
    • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
    • Willingness to experiment with new concepts and adjust quickly to changing market needs
    • Ability to work in a fast moving business environment
    • Ability operate independently with limited day to day managerial oversight

    Other
    • Offered Summer 2010
    • Office located at 1220 Bank Street, 3rd floor, Richmond, Va
    • 16 hours per week, flexible
    • Unpaid

    Who to Contact
    Wayne Waldrop
    Director, Business Information Services
    1220 Bank Street
    Richmond, Va. 23218
    804-371-8228
    [email protected]

    How to Contact
    Send cover letter and resume for consideration

  • NASCAR Summer Internship

    FAQ’s

    Can academic credit be awarded to the students involved in the program?
    Academic credit for the NASCAR Diversity Mentorship Program is solely based on the discretion of the professors and faculty involved. Although the internship is unique in its short and condensed format, students often use their experiences as the basis for term papers and other academic projects. In many instances, students trade contact information with valuable professionals they meet and are encouraged to add their experience in the program to their resume’.

    What qualifies a student as “diverse”?
    For the purposes of the NASCAR Diversity Mentorship Program, the definition of a diverse student is any student who has a diverse ethnic background (Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, Native American, Atlantic or Pacific Islander).

    Does NASCAR have other internship opportunities other than the NDMP?
    Yes, NASCAR has a summer internship program also dedicated to reaching out to diverse students. It is a 10-week, full-time, paid internship program that is designed to expose diverse college students to the many career opportunities within the motorsports industry. In addition to NASCAR, this program involves several NASCAR sponsors and licensees, NASCAR teams and tracks, and other motorsports-related companies. Over 170 interns from across the country have participated in this program, some of whom later accepted full-time positions in the industry. All the information regarding the program, including important application dates and deadlines can be found at www.diversityinternships.com.

    What schools have participated in the NASCAR Diversity Mentorship Program in the past?
    Since the NDMP began in 2008, colleges and universities from all across the country have participated in the initiative. Schools involved include: Clark Atlanta University, Arizona State University, Columbia College (Chicago), Delaware State, Florida A&M University, Morehouse College, Paul Quinn College, Cal State San Bernadino, and Virginia State University.

    Does this program cost anything for the students involved?
    No. In the week leading into the event the students are provided with a packet that contains all the necessities they will need for the program (credentials, parking passes, informational materials, maps, contact information, etc.). Students are only required to provide their own transportation to and from the event each day.

    Many students have part-time jobs during the school year. How will that affect their ability to participate in the program?
    One of the best attributes of the NDMP is that every race weekend is a different entity and has its own unique features. Every racetrack is different, every race market is different, and furthermore, every race schedule is different. For each event that hosts the NDMP, a customized weekend itinerary is developed to cater the students’ scheduling needs. A typical event weekend will request students to be available for two full days to experience the program.

  • NASCAR Diversity Mentorship Program

    THIS MAY NOT BE TAKEN FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT!

    What: NASCAR Diversity Mentorship Program
    When: April 30th – May 1st
    Where: Richmond International Raceway
    Who: Students from ethnically diverse backgrounds with an interest in sports marketing, event coordinating, NASCAR, public relations, business development, television or radio.
    How: Email J.C. Blass ([email protected]) to confirm your interest.
    The NASCAR Diversity Mentorship Program is a joint effort between NASCAR’s Series Operations and Diversity Affairs departments that aims to select two (2) students to take part in a weekend-long internship at Richmond International Raceway. Selected students will be paired up with a NASCAR Series Operations representative, who will act as the on-site liaison assisting in all of the student’s needs throughout the weekend. Students are given a detailed itinerary that outlines their scheduled events which often includes shadowing industry professionals, tours of the facility, sitting-in on industry meetings, as well as assisting NASCAR in pre-race and post-race activities. In many cases, the agenda for the students is customized to fit their degree program and interests, as the program reaches many areas of our sport including sports marketing, communications, event coordination, sales, public relations, television, and radio.

  • Henrico Citizen: News reporting / Copy editing

    Name of Business: Henrico Citizen/T3 Media, LLC

    Type of Internship: News reporting/copy editing

    Description of Organization: The Henrico Citizen is Henrico County’s award-winning, hometown newspaper, published twice monthly with a circulation of 35,000 per month. The newspaper also has an online home, HenricoCitizen.com.

    Intern Responsibilities: A reporting/copy editing intern will have the opportunity to perform a number of duties, including developing story ideas, covering assigned topics and events, taking photographs, editing copy for special and regular sections, compiling Q&A profiles with community residents, working on long-term projects and more.

    Intern Qualifications: Candidates should have strong journalism backgrounds and should be enrolled in journalism courses. Participation in the Capital News Service and/or on a college newspaper staff is beneficial. Interns should possess strong writing and interviewing skills and have a desire to improve those skills through the internship.

    Other: This internship is available year-round and is unpaid. The Henrico Citizen is located just north of downtown Richmond in Lakeside.

    Who to Contact: Tom Lappas, publisher, [email protected], (804) 262-1700 or 4807 Hermitage Road, Suite 204, Richmond VA 23227.

    How to Contact Us: Interested applicants should e-mail Publisher Tom Lappas at [email protected] with a copy of a resume. A recommendation letter is preferred but not required.

  • Henrico Citizen Advertising Sales

    Name of Business: Henrico Citizen/T3 Media, LLC
    Type of Internship: Advertising Sales

    Description of Organization: The Henrico Citizen is Henrico County’s award-winning, hometown newspaper, published twice monthly with a circulation of 35,000 per month. The newspaper also has an online home, HenricoCitizen.com.

    Intern Responsibilities: An advertising sales intern will have the opportunity to put his or her sales and advertising training to work in the real world, developing leads, meeting with potential clients and working with customers to design advertising campaigns that will appear in the Henrico Citizen and on HenricoCitizen.com.

    Intern Qualifications: Candidates should have some training in sales and/or advertising and some familiarity with print publications, as well as an outgoing personality, motivated attitude and strong writing and oral communication skills. A familiarity with design programs such as Photoshop and Quark XPress is helpful but not required.

    Other: This internship is available year-round. It does not include any base pay, but does pay a commission on all advertising sold and may lead to future full-time employment. The Henrico Citizen is located just north of downtown Richmond in Lakeside.

    Who to Contact: Tom Lappas, publisher, [email protected], (804) 262-1700 or 4807 Hermitage Road, Suite 204, Richmond VA 23227.

    How to Contact Us: Interested applicants should e-mail Publisher Tom Lappas at [email protected] with a copy of a resume. A recommendation letter is preferred but not required.

  • Marketing Intern | RVANews

    Internship Position: Marketing Intern

    Internship description:

    The marketing intern will become in integral part of the RVANews staff, working with our team 10 hours per week to assist in marketing efforts for our website.

    His/her responsibilities will include:

    1. Maintaining our events calendar, a valuable tool on our site that helps serve our audience and advertisers.

    2. Assisting our sales and marketing manager in various administrative tasks, including pulling data and running reports for our advertisers. The intern will also have opportunities to shadow our sales and marketing manager during meetings with clients.

    3. Contributing to and helping to implement our marketing plan for 2010 (including new media, print, and online efforts)

    This internship requires experience with Microsoft Excel and social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook.

    This position will be based out of our office located on the 1500 block of W. Main Street. The intern must be able to provide his/her own transportation. [Note: RVANews is located just a few blocks from the Temple Building.]

    The position is unpaid. However, it is eligible for class credit if approved by VCU. Hours are flexible but a minimum of 10 hours per week is required.

    About RVANews: RVANews is a Richmond-based online magazine quickly becoming the city’s source for lifestyle, sports, entertainment, and community news. We provide a one-stop online resource where Richmonders can stay up-to-date on what’s going on in their hometown. The format of our site also encourages comments, establishing a strong user voice and a greater sense of community for our visitors.

    To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to Valerie Catrow at [email protected] with “Marketing Intern” in the subject line.

    Valerie Catrow
    Editor, RVANews
    [email protected]

  • Editorial Intern | RVANews.com

    Internship Position: Editorial Intern

    Internship description: The editorial intern will become an integral part of the RVANews staff, working with our team a minimum of 10 hours per week to brainstorm and develop content for our website. He/she is expected to submit 1-2 feature stories (600 to 800 words) per week, 2 major investigative pieces (including research, interviews, quotes, photographs, etc.) per semester, in addition to assisting with the daily and weekly development and implementation of our regular content.

    The intern will be held to the standards of style, accuracy, fairness, and deadlines maintained by RVANews. He/she will be responsible for completing necessary research, making contacts, and establishing sources during the internship period, and will be expected to develop stories that are of interest to the community.

    As this position includes regular updates to the RVANews Web site, an understanding of WordPress is preferred.

    This position will be based out of our office located on the 1500 block of W. Main Street. Some local travel may be required for the completion of research and interviews. The intern must be able to provide his/her own transportation. [Note: RVANews is located just a few blocks from the Temple Building.]

    The position is unpaid. However, it is eligible for class credit if approved by VCU. Hours are flexible but a minimum of 10 hours per week is required.

    About RVANews: RVANews is a Richmond-based online magazine quickly becoming the city’s source for lifestyle, sports, entertainment, and community news. We provide a one-stop online resource where Richmonders can stay up-to-date on what’s going on in their hometown. The format of our site also encourages comments, establishing a strong user voice and a greater sense of community for our visitors.

    To apply: Please e-mail a cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of 3 potential stories pertaining to the Richmond-area that you’d be interested in covering to [email protected] with “Editorial Intern” in the subject line.

    Valerie Catrow
    Editor, RVANews
    [email protected]

  • Richmond City Schools — Broadcast Journalism

    “We Got Issues” is looking for an instructional assistant for its teen summer Broadcast television program. College student or professional with television production/ broadcast experience preferred.

    Please send resumes to:
    [email protected].

    Student must be willing to commit 2 hours per week for 6 weeks. A small stipend will be paid for the program. The program will take place in Richmond, VA.

    For More information contact:
    Nyya Sistrun
    [email protected]

    www.insidewegotissues.org

  • Nike — Field Reporter

    Nike is currently seeking the next Nike Field Reporter and we’re combing universities across the nation in search of the ideal candidate.
    The NFR is a sports enthusiast’s dream job; a roving correspondent who’ll hang with world’s top athletes, artists, musicians and designers and report back to Nike Women across the globe. She’ll jet set across the country, attending sporting events, experiencing the latest fashion and workout trends ready to document her findings with videos, photos and blog postings.
    The contest to find the next NFR starts April 1st. The winning girl will be put on an 8-month contract with Nike and will have access to the highest profile athletes, events and celebrities. We have huge plans for the coming year, and whoever is selected will emerge from this experience with a resume and a reel that will put them head and shoulders above the rest as they leave school and enter this highly competitive job market.
    The contest website goes live April 1st at:
    http://www.nikefieldreporter.com/contest
    In the meantime, you can get to know the Nike Field Reporter program at: http://www.nikefieldreporter.com

  • Virginia Farm Bureau — Broadcast Journalist

    Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
    Broadcast Journalism Internship

    This is a paid internship that will be offered from May through August 2010 in Richmond, Va. The candidate will be expected to provide his or her own housing.

    Candidates should provide writing and video editing and/or production samples, either via the Internet or on DVD

    Description of Organization:
    Our organization’s mission is to advance the agricultural interests of Farm Bureau members. We also own an insurance company which offers auto, home, farm, life and health insurance to our approximately 148,000 members throughout the state. We produce a monthly television program called Down Home Virginia which airs on 47 cable and other television stations around the state, as well as on RFD-TV on Dish Network & DirecTV. The program offers insight on agriculture’s importance in the daily lives of Virginians through news, cooking and gardening segments. Video clips are posted at www.VaFarmBureau.com, YouTube.com and SaveOurFood.org.

    Intern Responsibilities:
    • Work with our two-person team of video producers to research, write, shoot and edit video segments as part of our television program
    • Post video stories on the Internet for use on Farm Bureau’s Web sites
    • Write print news releases for distribution to news media throughout Virginia
    • Collaborate with staff and create video graphics for future programs

    Intern Qualifications:
    • Should have previous experience shooting with professional video cameras and using professional audio equipment
    • Should be proficient in video editing techniques and software
    • Should be familiar with all Microsoft Office computer programs, e-mail and Internet social media technology
    • Should be familiar with Associated Press and journalism writing standards
    • Should be a self-starter, ready to work and meet deadlines once given direction
    • Some day travel can be expected

    Internship training includes:
    • Avid Media Composer editing system (if necessary)
    • News style video shooting and editing techniques
    • Writing video scripts and programs
    • Writing news articles and releases following Associated Press style

    Who to Contact:
    Sarah Tromly, VFBF Human Resources, 804-290-1407 or [email protected]. P.O. Box 27552, Richmond, VA 23261

  • College Sports Feed — Campus Rep

    CSF Campus Rep Program

    MASC NOTE: This is a volunteer opportunity ONLY and will NOT count toward MASC 493 for academic credit without major modifications.

    The CSF Campus Rep Program is a unique and exciting internship program on hundreds of college campuses across the country. Our reps promote CSF and other top brands in the industry. Campus Reps work together to implement a variety of marketing programs on and off campus, online and in the local community. Our tailored events, word-of-mouth network, and students marketing strategies provide unlimited opportunities for you to stand out from your student body and deliver a message.

    Program Benefits
    Gain applicable hands-on experience working with CSF and a variety of well-known products, sports and entertainment brands to build your resume
    Gain experience utilizing a variety of marketing tactics including guerilla marketing, product sampling, and online promotions
    Develop and impressive and diverse portfolio of your work
    Creatively contribute to results-oriented campaigns
    Meet new people on campus and develop business relationships
    The internship is unpaid but you will win prizes and have free stuff sent to you!

    How to Apply
    Go to the link below and fill out the application. You will receive an email if you are accepted.
    http://www.collegesportsfeed.com/jobs/campusrep

    Questions
    Contact [email protected]

  • College Sports Feed — Writing

    CSF Campus Writing Program

    MASC NOTE: This is a volunteer opportunity ONLY and will NOT count toward MASC 493 for academic credit without major modifications.

    The CSF Campus Writing Program is uniquely designed to allow students the opportunity to contribute to their schools sports content. Interns will be given the freedom to create unique blogs that showcase themselves and become the voice of their schools fan blog. Our unique 100% fan generated content creates a dynamic platform where writers can voice their opinion while building their portfolio. The Writer Interns are encouraged to promote their writing via social networking and word of mouth. Interns will receive direction from CSF’s creative staff and management team, who’s goal is to help the writers become the best they can be.

    Program Benefits
    Gain experience covering athletics on your campus
    Develop an impressive and diverse portfolio of your work
    Build and develop a style for your writing through your posts for CSF
    Become the voice for your schools sports programs on CSF
    Potentially get credentialed for your schools sporting events

    The internship is unpaid but you can have the chance to establish yourself in a tough job market

    How to Apply
    Go to the link below and fill out the application. You will receive an email if you are accepted.
    http://www.collegesportsfeed.com/jobs/campuswriter

    Questions
    Contact [email protected]

  • Franklin Street Marketing — PR Intern

    Franklin Street Marketing is recruiting an intern to work over the summer (about 15-20 hours per week from the middle/end of May to the beginning/middle of August) to help prepare for a large healthcare marketing conference in September. The conference is hosted by the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD) and is being held in Chicago.

    Each year at this conference, Franklin Street acts as concierge, so we need an intern to help us prepare by:

    Researching the Chicago area
    Contacting the board of tourism for information
    Researching several local concierge services to hire
    Becoming knowledgeable on the best restaurants, shops, and attractions/sites in the Chicago area that would best fit the audience at the conference
    Helping with any research, planning, or scheduling involved with conference materials
    Keeping a running record of all information gathered to be used at the conference.

    The internship position here at Franklin Street is public relations and marketing related, focusing mainly on event planning and scheduling, so it would be most beneficial for a student looking to go into event planning.

    Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

    Sarah Simon, Account Manager
    Franklin Street Marketing
    Interactive . Branding . Advertising . CRM
    804-320-3838 . 800-644-8555 [email protected]

  • Capital One — Brand Intern

    Brand Intern:
    Richmond, VA

    Gain experience in an intellectually rigorous environment alongside the highest caliber talent as a Brand Intern at Capital One. Be rewarded with competitive compensation and rigorous training to set your career off on the right path. Help create and market best-in-class products and services in a collaborative and challenging environment.

    The Brand Marketing team has been successful in raising consumer awareness of Capital One to nearly universal levels in the United States. Intern with our Brand team and experience what it is like to develop award-winning communication for one of the most respected and renowned financial services brands. As the originators of the famous “What’s in Your Wallet?” tagline, Brand Marketing will inspire you with challenging projects and reward your talent.

    We will be actively recruiting for multiple intern roles within our Brand organization;
    • Brand Strategy
    • Brand Management
    • Copywriting
    • Graphic Art

    Responsibilities:
    • Be a champion of Capital One’s Brand personality and the Customer Experience
    • Contribute to the innovation, design, and development of creative marketing materials across a variety of channels including broadcast, direct mail, Internet, etc.
    • Manage relationships and serve as a key consumer advocate with business teams/partners
    • Ensure quality execution of communication strategies

    Basic Qualifications:
    • Current students in graduate or undergraduate programs, available to begin full-time employment before July 2011

    Preferred Qualifications:
    For brand management and strategy tracks;
    • Strong analytical skills, and the ability to identify insights and how these insights impact the business and strategy
    • Strong writing and presentation skills, including the ability to present and defend plans, recommendations, and conclusions based on research findings, analysis, and insights
    • Strong process, project, leadership, and communication skills
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact, collaborative environment
    • Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills
    • Interest in learning about all aspects of a Marketing organization
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    • College GPA of at least 3.2

    For copywriting and creative design tracks;
    • InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop (Adobe Suite)
    • PowerPoint and other standard office software
    • Multimedia and web design experience a “plus” (Dreamweaver, Fireworks)

    For consideration, please see the following instructions;
    Visit www.capitalone.com/careers
    Select US openings
    Search for requisition #617686
    Complete profile and application

  • Virginia Department of Social Services — multimedia

    Virginia Department of Social Services
    Public Affairs Division
    Multimedia Internship

    About Us:
    The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) www.dss.virginia.gov, Division of Public Affairs, is looking for a multimedia intern. Our Home Office is located at 8th & Main Streets in the heart of Richmond’s financial district.
    VDSS administers social services programs through 121 local departments of social services (LDSS) throughout the state. Our mission is “People helping people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to shape strong futures for themselves, their families and communities.” Learn more about VDSS on our website www.dss.virginia.gov.

    About The Multimedia Internship:
    VDSS presents information to our stakeholders and customers in a variety of formats including: interactive websites, video and audio. We would like to expand our capabilities. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for creativity in these formats and a basic understanding of video and audio production.
    About You:
    If you’re talented, frequently find yourself creating, editing and uploading videos or mixing audio and the skill set (Vegas, Photoshop, DreamWeaver) to actually make it happen – we want to talk to you!

    About The Benefits:
    You get to work on the 15th floor with an award-winning public affairs team, who have great passion for what they do and lots of fun while they’re doing it! You’ll be creating static and interactive graphics, animations and more. This is an unpaid internship, but everything you create becomes part of your portfolio. You’ll get great experience, plus class credits from VCU. You must be dependable, stick to a schedule and handle positive feedback. Throughout your internship, our public affairs team will help you build your professional skill set, including: presenting ideas to internal clients, taking your ideas from concept to implementation, managing multiple projects and working on diverse professional teams.

    About Your Schedule:
    We’re flexible, but need to set-up a weekly schedule that works for everyone during the Spring Semester 2010.

    We are located at 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219 on the GRTC bus line.

    Applicants should email resume and cover letter to:
    Melissa Perdue, Assistant Director, Public Affairs: [email protected]

  • Virginia Department of Social Services — web

    Virginia Department of Social Services
    Public Affairs Division
    Web Internship

    About Us:
    The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) www.dss.virginia.gov, Division of Public Affairs, is looking for a web intern. Our Home Office is located at 8th & Main Streets in the heart of Richmond’s financial district.
    VDSS administers social services programs through 121 local departments of social services (LDSS) throughout the state. Our mission is “People helping people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to shape strong futures for themselves, their families and communities.” Learn more about VDSS on our website www.dss.virginia.gov.

    About The Web Internship:
    VDSS builds and manages multiple websites and we would like to expand our capabilities. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for creating dynamic content, including audio, video and interactive content.

    About You:
    If you’re talented, frequently find yourself thinking up cool things to create online and have the skill set (Flash, Adobe CS experience, audio, video, app development) to actually make it happen – we want to talk to you!

    About The Benefits:
    You get to work on the 15th floor with an award-winning public affairs team, who have great passion for what they do and lots of fun while they’re doing it! You’ll be creating static and interactive graphics, animations and more. This is an unpaid internship, but everything you create becomes part of your portfolio. You’ll get great experience, plus class credits from VCU. You must be dependable, stick to a schedule and handle positive feedback. Throughout your internship, our public affairs team will help you build your professional skill set, including: presenting ideas to internal clients, taking your ideas from concept to implementation, managing multiple projects and working on diverse professional teams.

    About Your Schedule:
    We’re flexible, but need to set-up a weekly schedule that works for everyone during the Spring Semester 2010.

    We are located at 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219 on the GRTC bus line.

    Applicants should email resume and cover letter to:
    Melissa Perdue, Assistant Director, Public Affairs: [email protected]

  • ADVERTISING CONCEPTS — Creative Advertising Internship

    Description of Organization:
    Advertising Concepts, Inc. (ACI) is the publisher of 4 bimonthly lifestyle magazines – Chesterfield Living, West End’s Best, Hanover Lifestyle, and River City. Our lifestyle magazines are mailed directly to over 50,000 of the area’s most affluent homes and have a total circulation of over 70,000. Over the last 20 years, ACI has also published directories for several area chambers and associations, as well as direct mail coupon pieces. Early Spring, ACI will launch RichmondNavigator.com, which will combine editorial from all 4 publications, as well as feature original editorial, event listings, coupons, and more.

    General job duties of Creative Advertising Internship:
    • Creating ad ideas for client ads.
    • Producing print ready ads for clients as specs or for print.
    • General office and project support for Creative Director.

    Qualifications applicants should possess:
    • Creativity & talent in design.
    • Basic understanding of print advertising.
    • Strong writing and communication skills.
    • Some experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator is preferred.

    Internship training includes:
    • Experience producing ads for print and the web.
    • Work samples to add to portfolio.
    • Experience working in the day to day preparation of a print publication.

    This internship is offered year round. Hours are flexible. This is an unpaid internship.

    Applicants should e-mail resume and a work sample to:
    Billy Davis, Publisher
    [email protected] • Phone: 804-639-9994
    6301Harbourside Drive, Suite 100 • Midlothian, VA 23112
    www.advertisingconceptsinc.com • (804) 639-9994

  • ADVERTISING CONCEPTS — Print Journalism Internship

    Description of Organization:
    Advertising Concepts, Inc. (ACI) is the publisher of 4 bimonthly lifestyle magazines – Chesterfield Living, West End’s Best, Hanover Lifestyle, and River City. Our lifestyle magazines are mailed directly to over 50,000 of the area’s most affluent homes and have a total circulation of over 70,000. Over the last 20 years, ACI has also published directories for several area chambers and associations, as well as direct mail coupon pieces. Early Spring, ACI will launch RichmondNavigator.com, which will combine editorial from all 4 publications, as well as feature original editorial, event listings, coupons, and more.

    General job duties of Print Journalism Internship:
    • Researching and writing articles that will print in one or more of our 4 lifestyle magazines.
    • Researching and writing articles that will be featured on our website.
    • Conducting interviews necessary for completion of articles.
    • Taking simple photos to go with submitted articles.
    • Researching area story ideas and events.
    • General office and project support for Editor and Creative Director.

    Qualifications applicants should possess:• Strong writing and communication skills.
    • Ability to set up and conduct an interview (this includes writing interview questions).
    • Ability to write a magazine article that is of interest to our readers.
    • Ability to work with Microsoft Word and similar computer software.
    • Ability to work on deadline.
    • Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.

    Internship training includes:
    • Experience interviewing and writing articles for print.
    • Experience seeking out story ideas.
    • Experience working in the day to day preparation of a print publication.

    This internship is offered year round. Hours are flexible. This is an unpaid internship.

    Applicants should e-mail resume and a writing sample to:
    Billy Davis, Publisher
    [email protected] • Phone: 804-639-9994
    6301 Harbourside Drive, Suite 100 • Midlothian, VA 23112
    www.advertisingconceptsinc.com • (804) 639-9994

  • Virginia Supportive Housing

    Virginia Supportive Housing is offerring an internship for seniors (juniors will also be considered) with a background in Mass Communications.

    In order to be considered for this opportunity, students must:
    1) submit an application and recent resume;
    2) attend a general orientation session; and
    3) complete a personal interview.

    A general VSH orientation will be offered for interested students on Friday, January 29 at 5 pm at the VSH Headquarters at 1010 N. Thompson St. Interested students MUST RSVP ASAP. The meeting will be held in the VSH basement conference room. Please use the building’s back entrance.

    To receive a position description or an internship application or to RSVP for the orientation, please contact Alison Jones-Nassar at 804-836-1061 or [email protected].