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ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

 

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Internship

For Summer or Fall, 2009

Job Summary:                                                                                                                                               

The intern will support ALSAC's staff as required by the organization for the implementation of fundraising activities.  The intern will assist with special event planning, attend and assist in event operations, prepare media/press releases, assist in follow up activities, assist in recruiting sponsorship, and research necessary information for event planning.  The intern must work effectively with all St. Jude staff, volunteers, and donors, and must represent St. Jude with a high level of enthusiasm and professionalism.

This is a paid position.  The pay will be $6.15 per hour.  The intern will work between 20-30 hours a week.  This will be determined at the time of hire.

Job Requirement:

Major in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, or other liberal arts background.  Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and strong oral and written communication skills.  The intern must be actively enrolled in a related course of study in an accredited college or university as at least a sophomore (in good standing) and be at least 18 years of age.  The intern must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality. 

Bilingual Skills are a plus (oral and written):

Intern will write and design communication materials such as letters, e-mails, brochures, and flyers in Spanish.  In addition, he/or she must be able to fluently communicate with the Spanish speaking community.

 

 

Fax resume with cover letter to:  Kelly Gratz Fax (813)-264-5790

 

Mail to:  ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

                   Attn:  Trumaine Thomas/Kelly Gratz

                   14499 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 260

                   Tampa, FL  33618

                   (813)-264-5780                                           

PRSA/PRSSA Internship Program

Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2009
Award: Internship

The PRSA Public Relations Department and PRSSA will once again offer a twelve-week-long internship at National Headquarters. This program will provide the recipients with hands-on experience in the field and an opportunity to apply what they have learned in their classrooms to actual public relations projects. The students will work closely with the Directors of Public Relations and Education on several projects, which will provide training to multi-task and sharpen their internal/external communication skills. Some of the projects will include writing and editing press releases, updating news clippings, creating and updating media lists, assisting with event publicity, coordinating and assisting with the monthly E-Newsletter, assisting the PRSSA Department as needed, including expediting mailings, working on National Conference projects, researching and writing press releases and updating and maintaining the membership database. Also includes general office administration.

This internship is for twelve weeks, lasting from June through August of 2009.

Qualifications

Candidates should be PRSSA members in good standing, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Juniors and seniors with concentrations in public relations, communications, journalism or marketing related fields are preferred. Candidates must be available for a phone interview, if selected as a finalist.

Compensation

Each recipient will be compensated at a rate of $10 per hour for twelve 20-hour work weeks. No transportation or housing will be provided.

About PRSA

The Public Relations Society of America (www.prsa.org), headquartered in New York City, is the world’s largest professional organization for public relations professionals, with nearly 20,000 members organized into 116 Chapters nationwide and 19 Professional Interest Sections who represent business and industry, counseling firms, sole practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. Visit the Web site for more information: http://www.prsa.org/.

How To Apply

Please fax or mail the completed application form and a 1,000 to 1,200-word essay describing why you want to pursue a career in public relations, in addition to a letter of recommendation and resume to:

Joe DeRupo
Associate Director, Public Relations
PRSA/PRSSA Headquarters
33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Fax: (212) 995-0757

PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered

Marketing and PR Coordinator Internship

Job Title: Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator (Interns welcome)

 

Status: Part time contract, 15-30 hours/week, M-F

 

Location: Boca Raton, FL

 

Compensation: Hourly wage commensurate with experience

 

Overview:

Merit Mile, an integrated communications agency specializing in Marketing-Web-Advertising-

PR, is seeking an entry level candidate with a strong desire to learn and an innate ability to

quickly assume responsibility for tactical marketing, PR and account service tasks. In this role

you will work directly with 3 experienced teammates and be responsible for weekly assignments

related to carrying out client jobs. Includes a complete training program and regular access to

agency technologies and creative resources.

 

Specific tasks include:

PR coordination and media follow ups

PR reporting and administration

PR and media research

PR and marketing event coordination

PR/Marketing/Interactive client communications

Website and Blog CMS administration

Market research and competitive audits

New business research and pipeline maintenance

RFP presentation coordination

Vendor research/vendor management

Agency account management

Agency administration

Team collaboration and creative brainstorming

 

Talented and motivated candidates only. Interns will be compensated and be eligible for contract transition. Please send resume, cover letter, references and wage requirements to: SGibson@MeritMile.com

Select candidates will be contacted. No agencies and no phone calls (really)

 

Early Childhood Council of Hillsborough Internship

Job Description: Our intern will be eligible to earn practicum credit for facilitating various public relations writing, media relations, event planning and branding tasks as well as helping to pioneer strategic plans for the use of social-media.

 

Responsibilities Include:

 

·           Assist in editing materials for consistent branding messages and look.

·           Assist in the creation and distribution of press-releases

·           Participate on Events Committee and assist in event creation and planning

·           Develop and pilot a strategic plan for the utilization of social-media in support of the communication goals of ECC

·           Assist in logo creation and branding for  “Infant Mental Health Association” 

·           Help with community outreach initiatives including board recruitment

·           Participate as a ECC representative at community events

·           Writing feature stories and content for general communication materials

·           Updating website and writing select content

·           Assist with other misc. general office and support tasks

 

Skills Needed:

 

·           strong leadership qualities

·           self-motivated

·           Creativity and a visionary approach for program development

·           Excellent oral and written communications

·           Ability to work well independently and with others to complete projects.

·           Some course-work experience with graphic design (Ex. Publisher, Illustrator, Photo-shop, In-design, Quark, Page-maker etc.)

 

Contact: email resumes to: jfuentes@shrinenet.org

Jeanine Fuentes-Board of Directors-Internship Liaison-Early Childhood Council

 

 

 

Hartline Internships

Location: Tampa, FL

Type: Part Time

Description: HART is accepting applications for summer college Internships. Specific areas of concentration are:
* Public Relations and Marketing:
- Communications
- Community Outreach
- Photography / Videography
* Human Resources
* Transportation Planning and Research
* Vehicle and Facilities Maintenance

Duties: Duties and assignments will be defined by each department participating in HART's Internship Program.

Qualifications:  In order for a College intern to remain employed at HART and maintain their Intern status, they must remain a full-time student while employed at HART. (A College Intern that has completed their educational requirements may continue their Internship for one year after graduation.) A College Intern must remain in good academic standing with a "C" or 2.0 (on a scale of 1-4) grade point average. All College Interns must submit a verification of enrollment from the registrar's office to establish a pay rate based on their year in school and as proof of full-time enrollment in college. Verification will be checked by the College intern Program Manager and must be provided each semester.

The rate of pay for an HART College Intern will be determined by their academic standing, based on the number of credit hours earned, as determined by the educational verification provided at the beginning of each academic term.

Academic Standing: Pay Rate
Freshman: $12/Hour
Sophomore: $12/Hour
Junior: $13/Hour
Senior: $13/Hour
Bachelors completed: $15/Hour

Visit this website to apply: http://gohart.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-24540.html

 

 

Public Relations Internship with Florida Aquarium

 

Description:
Internship in marketing department at one of the best Aquariums in the country! Located in downtown Tampa and regularly appearing on local news broadcasts, The Florida Aquarium is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience with: pitching media, writing releases, web-content creation, electronic media distribution, video editing and much, much more. Working at a non-profit educational attraction with dozens of interactive programs and events, this opportunity is an excellent resource for developing real work experience.

 

Application Prerequisites:

  • Must be enrolled in a degree program.
  • Must submit resume, cover letter, and a college transcript (unofficial transcripts will be accepted).
  • Internships are on a volunteer basis.

 

How to apply:

  • Select the internship that best fits your needs.
  • Send a cover letter and resume to:
    The Florida Aquarium
    ATTN: Tom Wagner
    701 Channelside Drive
    Tampa, FL 33602
  • Fax: (813) 273-4160

 

All internships are non-paid and offer a flexible schedule.

 

For more information contact, Tom Wagner, PR Manager at 813-367-4036 or e-mail twagner@flaquarium.org.

 

PR Internship at Moffitt Cancer Center

Do you love writing? Do you like to have fun?  Do you want to join a creative, dynamic team that’s making a difference in the fight against cancer?   If you answered “yes” to those questions, you may be the next intern in Public Relations & Marketing at Moffitt Cancer Center.

 

Work Responsibilities and Projects:

 

Media:

 

Writing press releases for distribution to local, statewide and national media.

Categorizing stories from Moffitt’s media monitoring service and creating media reports on coverage.

Clipping news stories with Moffitt mentions and archiving them.

Sending newsworthy items to appropriate Moffitt physicians, researchers, administrators and staff members.

 

Headline MCC (Moffitt’s video newscast):

 

Researching story ideas for the newscast.

Setting up interviews.

Interviewing doctors, researchers, patients and staff members.

Writing broadcast news stories.

 

Publications:

 

Researching and writing articles for Moffitt publications including Connections, Today’s Tomorrows and Legacy.

 

Marketing:

 

Writing brochure copy.

Coordinating logistics for photo shoots.

 

Apply Now

 

This unpaid fall internship is open to any student currently attending a college or university.  Applicants should have completed some coursework in public relations, journalism and/or communications. Prior internships in public relations or journalism are a plus. Please e-mail your résumé and cover letter to:

 

Nancy Johnson

Media Developer

Moffitt Cancer Center

Nancy.Johnson@moffitt.org

(813) 745-1478

Fry Hammond Barr Internship

Fry Hammond Barr
600 N Westshore Blvd Suite 350
tampa, FL 33609
Website: http://www.fhbnet.com

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a public relations intern, he or she will be a part of the daily operations of the PR department. This internship will also provide an excellent opportunity to develop work samples for a portfolio. Overall, the intern will see first-hand how public relations plans are developed and implemented. This internship is a semester-long internship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Dedicate the equivalent of 15-20 hours per week for 12-14 weeks.
 Develop a portfolio of all work completed during the period of internship.
 Periodically support with general office administration-related duties as assigned.
 Support in the preparation and distribution of media releases and pitches
 Assist in conducting research for clients.
 Aid in planning client events and seminars.
 Assist in preparing general client correspondence.
 Attend at least one luncheon meeting sponsored by the Florida Public Relations Association/Public Relations Society of America with an FHB staff member.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 3.0 GPA or higher and be a Junior, Senior or graduate student
 Journalism, communications or pubic relations major
 Excellent writing, editing, organizational and personal skills
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet  Explorer
 Good communication skills, both verbally and written
 Ability to multi-task and well organized
 Working knowledge of Lexis-Nexis, Google search and other internet focused research
 Responsible for timely completion of work
 Enthusiasm for the field of public relations and marketing
 Professional appearance and conduct

Email resume to JGallina@fhbnet.com

Contact info:  Joseph Gallina, senior account executive
Contact Phone: 813-398-0510
Contact Email: JGallina@fhbnet.com

 

PR Internship for Paradise Marketing and Advertising

Located in Downtown St. Petersberg 

 

Requirements:
Must be an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student working toward a degree in mass communications, public relations, journalism or related field. Candidates must have excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills. Must be proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and should be able to demonstrate working knowledge of AP style.
 
Responsibilities:
-Research
-Creating and maintaining media databases
-Monitoring media coverage and compiling reports
-Administrative duties
-Preparing, editing and distributing press releases
-Assisting with the coordination of media and promotional events
 
This is an unpaid internship position requiring approximately 15 hours per week. While interns are not financially compensated, we make every effort to ensure your experiences at Paradise will equip you with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in a full-time PR position.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Patrick Harrison at Patrick@paradiseadv.com.

 

Busch Gardens Paid Internship

Interested in a Paid Internship for the spring, summer or fall?

If you are a business, marketing, communications or hospitality major (preferably), Busch Gardens has an internship opportunity for you.  Come be a part of the Contemporary Marketing Team where you will have the opportunity to promote events such as Spring Break, Summer Nights and Howl-O-Scream.  A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain relationships with front-line hospitality staff in the Tampa and Beach Markets
  • Place Anheuser Busch Theme Park’s collateral and point of sale displays in market
  • Report on competitive in-market collateral and trends
  • Outreach Promotions
    • Assist with off site promotional blitzes (events, trade shows, etc.)
    • Initiate non-traditional promotions/blitzes (placing collateral in area businesses)
    • Supervise and spot for off-site character appearances
    • Participate in outer market programs and promotions
      • Orlando, Jacksonville, Ft. Myers, Miami, Gainesville, etc.
  • Team Presentation to the department at the end of the semester (Topic TBD by Marketing Dept.)
  • Shadow a Marketing employee once a week: research, attend meetings and special events, work on marketing projects, etc.
  • Assist PR with radio remotes, escorting media in the park, new attraction openings, etc.

 

Send Resume To:

Laura Ellie

Contemporary Marketing Team Leader

Busch Gardens Marketing

Phone: 813-267-5965

Fax: 813-987-5095                              

laura.ellie@buschgardens.com

Busch Gardens Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.  We support a drug free workplace.

MOSI Internship

MOSI is in search of interns in the area(s) of Marketing, Public Relations, Special Events and Business/Corporate Sales. Each internship program is designed to provide both graduate and undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Marketing Sales, Public Relations, Special Event coordination and much more!!

MOSI Internship

MOSI is seeking students in Marketing (Business), Special Events and/or Public Relations with specific knowledge and interest in marketing & PR. Candidates should have excellent writing skills, creativity, and be research savvy. He/she should have an interest in the news, and be prepared to offer (pitch) story ideas. Candidate should have an interest in learning how to secure promotion opportunities with local businesses and coordinating special events. Individuals with an interested in Public Relations will author press releases, media advisories, announcements; as well as editing/updating online event calendars and other promotional materials. Intern must be proficient in MS WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access. HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop experience preferred but not required.

Eligibility

Candidate must be an undergraduate student or graduate student in any one of the disciplines mentioned above. Internships are NON-PAID. Interns who complete over 100 hours will receive a MOSI family membership (good for up to 5 people), not to mention INVALUABLE experience to include in their resume!

General Information

Interns are expected to work anywhere between 10 and 20 hours a week, between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday—special events may require additional intern hours. Internships are offered during the Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between MOSI and the university (permission required). All interns are subject to applicable MOSI employee code(s) of conduct.

Application Procedures

Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume expressing internship objectives. Some internship positions may require writing samples. All application items must be submitted as a complete package. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Application Deadlines

Accepted until filled.

Mail or fax applications to:

Shani Jefferson, Media Relations Specialist (contact info below). If you have questions regarding internships at MOSI, please contact Shani Jefferson at (813) 987-6080.

MOSI
4801 East Fowler Ave
Tampa, Florida 33617

Shani Jefferson, M.A.
Media Relations Specialist

Museum of Science & Industry
PH: 813.987.6080
CELL: 813.842.7788
FAX: 813.987.6310

MOSI is a not-for-profit, community-based institution and educational resource dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology.