Journalism

Desired Skills Knowledge of Adobe products: Illustrator, Photoshop,and Flash Excellent organization and interpersonal skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Must be organized, very motivated and enthusiastic Basic understanding of email Interviewing writers for the website Contributing to the writing for the website development, newsletters, and Featured Article section of the website. Assisting in adding new contacts to our database. Website: Update content and eventson our website Facebook: monitoring and updatingour Facebook page Twitter: monitoring and updating our Twitter page Write press releases on current events. Other events – helping out where required. Uploading stories to the website. Sending out newsletters to our members. Updating databases with key contacts Duties Include Daily communication withPR and marketing professionals. Help manage and create online blog and social media content for Facebook and Twitter Aid in editing articles that will be posted on the website. Building our writing team Conduct interviews with potential writers for the website. Assist in designing various types of brochures, ads, and flyerson a project-to-project basis Working as a team with other interns to assure office communication and organization Completing long-term projects assigned by hierarchy By the end of this training the trainee will have learned to: Add real world experience to their educational credentials Write articles for a national website Create content to be used for advertisements, i.e. events, brochures, and flyers. Participate as part of a team, on shared assignments and projects Compile a portfolio of completed assignments at the end of the internship Better understanding of the organizational structure of a company Strengthen relationships through various networking opportunities Demonstrate valuableleadership and teamwork skills Length Requirement The position is open for as long as the student would like, but a minimum length of 12 weeks, 21 to 35 hours/week is required to receive a Certificate of Completion and a Letter of Recommendation. Specifications This position is open to students enrolled at any college or university or a graduate looking for real world experience. The students’ interests must lie in journalism. College Credit While this is an UNPAID internship, student interns will have an opportunity to receive college credit. Contact your undergraduate advising officer for more information on academic credit. #J-18808-Ljbffr Family Reunion