Internship of the Week: Development & Communication Intern @ Project Vote Smart

The Organization:
In a very real sense the need for Project Vote Smart was born in the 1787 Constitutional Convention. Unbridled power, "factions" that might deform their vision and an informed people were our Founding Fathers’ paramount concerns.

Had they also been able to witness the great fortune of their design they would be pleased. However, had they also been able to witness the future ability of "factions" to torture truth, influence the structure and purpose of their creation by effectively frustrating the people's ability to be informed, they clearly would have created Vote Smart or something very much like it.

It was through this awareness by political leaders of both parties (Ford, Carter, Goldwater, McGovern, Frenzel, Leach, Ferraro, Proxmire, Hatfield etc.) and members of groups like the League of Women Voters, Common Cause and the American Taxpayers Union, along with third party leaders like the Libertarian, Green and Natural Law Parties and their concerns about the changing character and conduct of politicians and campaigns that Project Vote Smart was born.

The Position:
The Project Vote Smart National Internship Program provides a unique lesson in the study of American politics. Students from across the nation and around the world come to our high tech research center in the Montana Rockies for ten weeks to help American citizens educate themselves about elected officials and candidates. By providing this information in an easy and accessible manner, Project Vote Smart believes that citizens can better defend themselves from the political hype and misrepresentation characteristic of present day political campaigns.

Project Vote Smart is looking for interns with skills and interests that can be put to work in their Communications and Development department.

Responsibilities will include: 
1.Maintaining contact information for national and statewide media
2.Contacting news organizations regarding news releases
3.Assisting with the writing and editing of external communications
4.Researching and assisting with new outreach/public relation campaigns
5.Creating content for the organization on Facebook and Twitter.
In addition, those with graphic design experience, both web and print, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Desired-
The overriding qualification for securing an internship position is your willingness to commit 100% to the Project's goals and mission.  In addition, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be able to set aside political beliefs and be objective and non-partisan while working
2. Must be in good standing with your university/school, as current student or alum
3. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks
4. Lastly, please remember that our research facility is located in an extraordinarily beautiful but remote area. You will be expected to maintain the facility.

The Details:
Location: Philipsburg, Montana
Time Period: 10 weeks (variable start)
Compensation: Free room & board; unpaid
Desired Background: All majors
Organization Contact: Jim Harrold
Organization Website: http://votesmart.org/internships/#.Ui33qMakp4U
BuckyNet ID: 58927

Application Deadline: October 10, 2013

**Additional application details & requirements can be found on BuckyNet**

Internship of the Week: PR & Communications Intern at Wisconsin BPDD

Interested in using your communication skills for the betterment of the community?

Looking for an opportunity over the summer right here in Madison?

Consider applying for the PR & Communication Internship

with

Wisconsin Board  for People with Developmental Disabilities

The Organization:
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is a non-profit organization that was established to advocate on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, foster welcoming and inclusive communities, and improve the disability service system. BPDD's mission is to help people with developmental disabilities become independent, productive, and included in all facets of community life.

The Position:
BPDD welcomes applications for a Public Relations and Communications Internship that will be based in BPDD’s office in downtown Madison.

Responsibilities will include: assisting in creating, editing/proofreading, and publishing web content, official reports, and e-communications (email alerts and newsletters) to complement on-going communications campaigns; developing, edit/proofreading, and distributing press releases, media advisories, and press kits; utilizing web-based media distribution services; assisting in enhancing BPDD’s online profile by updating social networks, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and utilizing web-based tools such as HootSuite, SlideShare and SurveyMonkey; assisting with photography projects and cover press events and conferences; and communicating with other state agencies, university offices, non-profit organizations, and media entities

Qualifications desired:

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills;
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals who have various levels of understanding
• Familiarity with and/or demonstrated experience in managing social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), video sharing sites, photo sharing sites
• Detail oriented and a strong ability to problem solve and work under pressure
• Capacity to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team.

The Details:
Location: 101 E. Wilson St., Madison WI
Time Period: Summer 2013 (begins 6/3/13); 12-15 hours/week
Compensation: $10.00/hours
Desired Background: Current students pursuing a Bachelors in Comm. Arts or related field/experience
Organization Contact: Joshua Ryf
Organization Website: http://www.wi-bpdd.org

**Please visit L&S Career Services for further application details**

Application Deadline: Friday May 17th, 2013 at 4:00pm

Internship of the Week: Walker Sands Communications

Interested in a career in marketing communications? 

Looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to "get in on the ground floor"?

Consider applying for the Summer Internships with Walker Sands Communications

The Organization:

Walker Sands Communications, located in Chicago IL, was founded with the business mission of providing best-in-class marketing communications counsel and services. Walker Sands' clients include large Fortune 500 corporations, startups, fast-growing high-technology companies, professional service firms, business associations and nonprofit organizations. The organization practices in the following areas: marketing strategy, branding & positioning, public relations, website design & development, SEO and print design.

The Position(s): 

Public Relations Intern-- Responsible for developing media lists, conceptualizing pitches, writing press releases and preparing contributed articles. 

   Additional position information can be found at: http://www.walkersands.com/Summer-2013-PR-Internship

Web Marketing & SEO Intern-- Responsible for website content management, marketing support, reporting and analytics assistance, and search engine optimization (SEO) tasks. The intern will be involved in some analytical tasks, such as data reporting, so an appreciation for quantitative due diligence is expected.

   Additional pposition information can be found at: http://www.walkersands.com/Summer-2013-PR-Internship

Writing Intern-- Responsible for writing press releases, preparing contributed articles, writing optimized web content and other copy-related functions. As part of the Writing Internship Program, the intern will assist several PR and digital teams with clients that specialize in the small business and technology sectors.

   Additional position information can be found at: http://www.walkersands.com/Summer-2013-Writing-Internship

The Details:

Location: Chicago, IL

Time Period: May 13-August 9, 2013 (some flexibility available for start/end dates)

Compensation: PAID/ Full-time

Desired Background: See individual postings

Organization Contact: Ellen Hanson

Organization Website: www.walkersands.com

BuckyNet Id(s): PR (58285); Web & SEO (58282); Writing (58283)

Application Deadline(s): 

   PR-- March 1, 2013

   Web & SEO/ Writing-- April 15, 2013

 

Internship of the Week: Warner Music Group

Love music? 

Looking for on-the-job training by top music industry professionals?

Consider the Summer 2013 Internship with Warner Music Group

The Organization:
 Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Cordless, East West, Elektra, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros. and Word, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

WMG comprises an array of businesses aimed at helping artists achieve long-term creative and financial success while providing consumers with the highest-quality music content available. WMG is engaged in the recorded music business (including artist services) and the music publishing business, and is a leading company in national and international repertoire that operates through numerous international affiliates and licensees in more than 50 countries.

The Position:
The Summer internship can be done in various national locations including New York, California, Miami, Nashville and Utah. WMG Summer internship provide on-the-job training by allowing interns to shadow industry professionals in a variety of departments. Every intern is assigned a special project that will assist them in increasing their understanding of how each department operates. Warner Music Group values its interns; as such we have developed an Intern Bill of Rights which is presented to both interns and supervisors to ensure a mutually rewarding experience. Additionally, intern events are conducted every semester providing interns with an opportunity to socialize and network with their fellow interns, interact with executives from the company, and attend a resume writing workshop.

The Details:
Locations: NYC, California, Miami, Nashville & Utah
Time Period: Summer 2013
Compensation: Unpaid, requires academic credit
Desired Background: Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Broadcasting, Film, Computer Science
Organization Contact: Iioannis Fagkridas
Organization Website: http://www.wmg.com/
BuckyNet ID: 57698


**Additional application requirements can be found on BuckyNet**