Internship Requirements

A list of internships is available at the bottom of this page. For more positions check the bulletin board outside 316 Wilson Hall.

All internships must be approved by Brian Hlavaty, internship director, before a student can receive credit.

If you have any questions about how to set up an internship contact Brian Hlavaty at (248) 370-4121 or by e-mail hlavaty2@oakland.edu.

General Internship Information

Prerequisites: Journalism students must be juniors or seniors and have received credit for JRN 200 and THREE other JRN courses. Journalism majors and minor must take the JRN 404 internship class. COM 491 does not satisfy JRN major or minor requirements.

Credit and Time Requirements:
JRN 404 is a four-credit course, requiring at least 12 weeks and 150 hours of work during the course of a 15-week semester. Most organizations feel that students cannot gain enough useful experiences or complete their job responsibilities adequately without this minimum time frame; in fact, many organizations require a longer commitment (from six months to one year), especially if it is a paid situation. The value of the internship experiences increase proportionately to the time students commit; however, only four credit hours may be earned for each internship experience, no matter how long the job lasts.

While some employers may want students to work full time (40 hours/week), the department does not recommend this type of commitment unless it is a paid situation. It is important for students to have an explicit understanding with their employer of the time commitment they will be expected to fulfill before they accept a position.

Usually students start an internship at the beginning of a semester. However, they may start an internship at any time during the school year. If the work experience extends beyond the end of the term when they are registered for JRN 404, a progress (P) grade will be assigned.

This is a hold grade, which will be replaced with a number grade as soon as the student's final report/clips and evaluation are received.

Procedures to set up an Internship:

Students should:

1. Alert Brian Hlavaty, internship director, via e-mail that an internship search is under way. Let him know what your focus is and where you intend to look. Occasionally, students on their own secure what they think is an appropriate internship only to find it doesn't meet OU's standards and is denied. This is avoided by a simple e-mail at the start of the process.
2. Fill out the internship application form after they've e-mailed the internship director. The form is available at the bottom of this file. Print it out, fill it out and give it to Carolyn Stevens in WH 317.
3. Check the information posted below from organizations offering internships. This list is updated whenever we get a call from a business.
4. Plan ahead by making a list of organizations offering experiences that best meet their career preferences.
5. Aggressively go after internships. Your classmates are. So are students from other colleges and universities.
6. Talk to classmates about possible internships. Put the word out that you're interested. Get online and research businesses that appeal to you. Ask instructors if they know of any internships.
7. Realize that a business could decide in midsemester that it needs an intern. Or it could lose an intern who unexpectedly leaves. Those businesses call us for help and say we need one — right now. This is good news for flexible students. It could mean that a student looking for a winter internship, for example, could stumble on a just-posted offering in October and start the internship right then. When we get such a call, we immediately list that internship on this Web site. So check often.
8. Understand that many listed internships roll over from semester to semester. If they're on this list, it's likely the companies will need interns in the future.
9. Realize that they can contact organizations not listed here. (This list is of companies we've dealt with in the past who offer quality internships). There are many more out there — local and national — to go after. Should you set your sights on one such position, e-mail the internship director immediately and tell him what you're up to. You'll need his approval to use such a position for credit.
10. Prepare (or update) a resume, along with a cover letter and writing samples, if applicable.
11. Contact organizations to set up interviews using the method suggested by each organization (phone or mail or fax resume, et al) and following the time frames suggested below (earlier is even better):
    • Fall Term: Early July
    • Winter Term: Early November
    • Spring and Summer Terms: Late fall term through early winter term

12. Fill out the approval form, also found at the bottom of this file, once an internship position has been offered and accepted, returning this form to Carolyn Stevens at WH317.
13. Keep the internship director updated with occasional e-mails on how the search is progressing. Students who need to meet with Brian Hlavaty can set one up through e-mail.

    Students DO NOT register on their own for this class. All registration is done through the internship director only after he has approved the internship and only after the student has filled out both the application and approval forms.

Internship Course Requirements

Log/Journal:
Students shall keep a record of their time and work experiences throughout the internship; this will serve as verification that the required minimum time requirement has been fulfilled, and also be a good reference for students as they write their report.

Paper:
Students shall write a paper (usually between four to six pages) covering the following criteria:

1. Job Description:

   1. Typical day or main responsibilities, significant incidents or special assignments, personal meaning of the experience, et al.
   2. This section should be written in such a manner that if your readers were thinking of applying for this internship, they would have a very good idea of what to expect from the experience.

2. Analysis:

   1. Internal Communication Climate -- How does communication work within the organization? Can you get the information you need? Is it clear what you're expected to do? Is there friendly social exchange? Are new ideas and self-starting encouraged or at least accepted?
   2. External -- Identify the audience(s) for the messages the organization sends and describe relevant knowledge, opinions and attitudes. Which of these is the organization trying to maintain? How did your work help?

The paper is due the last day of regular classes before final exams, if you wish to receive a grade at the end of the semester. Later papers may be given a P (progress) grade, IF YOU LET THE INTERN DIRECTOR KNOW IN ADVANCE.

Clips and Portfolio:
Students must keep a portfolio of all written work throughout the internship. These materials should be compiled in a notebook or folder and submitted with the report. The portfolio will count as one-third of the final grade.

Evaluation:
Evaluation forms are sent to supervisors two weeks to a month after students begin to work, which ask for judgments on a student's abilities and aptitudes in a variety of areas. In addition, supervisors are encouraged to include written comments.

Grade:
For JRN 404, the final grade weights the report, clips or portfolio, and the supervisor's evaluation about equally, with more weight given to the evaluation.

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Available Internships

WINTER INTERNSHIPS OR LATER

WWJ-TV and CW50 -- Seek interns for the winter semester in community affairs, commercial production, digital media and creative services. All interns must apply online. Go to www.wwjtv.com/internships for information and to see what internships still are available.

FOX SPORTS DETROIT -- Seeks an intern for Web site content editing, strategic planning and assisting in productions, events, pre-game shows, specials and news. May require some night or weekend hours. Preferred is someone with sports, radio/TV/film or equivalent work experience. The intern will use a computer, telephone, printer, calculator, copier and fax machine, plus travel often and attend sporting events. Excellent written and verbal skills are required. Interested students should send their resume and a cover letter to Lesley Clegg at cleggles@gmail.com.

ASTUTE ARTISTRY -- The accredited trade school for advanced makeup design/application, seeks interns for public relations/marketing and business management administration. PR interns will assist with event planning, send e-mail blasts, write press releases and calendar listings, and maintain and keep social networking accounts active and updated. Interns will be compensated by the generation of business leads brought to the school and studio. A set 20-hour work week is required. The company's Web site is www.astuteartistry.com. Students interested in a winter internship can e-mail AstuteArtist@aol.com with the subject line INTERN 2010.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC -- The National Geographic magazine will offer two photography internships during the summer or fall of 2010. The program is an opportunity for young photographers to experience first-hand the rigors of life in the professional world. It is also an opportunity for us at the Geographic to scrutinize the work of those in whom we may have further interest. We are proud that many of our regular “shooters” are former summer interns. One internship is automatically offered to the winner of the College Photographer of the Year contest administered by the University of Missouri, Columbia. For information go to www.cpoy.org. The other internship is awarded based on a portfolio. It is primarily for college students – undergraduate or graduate—but we will also consider someone not currently in school. The purpose of the internship is experience and encouragement to those who aspire to be a photojournalist. Interns must be at least 21 years of age and U.S. citizens, or have appropriate student work documents. Both internships are for fourteen weeks at a salary of $480 a week. When on assignment away from the city, the Geographic pays all expenses. Transportation expenses to and from Washington at the start and conclusion of the internship are covered by the Society. The interns are responsible for their own housing. To apply, send us a single package that includes a portfolio of recent work (no more than 30 images), a resume, and a letter of recommendation from a photography teacher or established photojournalist. We are interested in strong photojournalism, your ability to produce a visual narrative, and original story ideas. CDs or DVDs are the preferred method of submission but portfolios may also be in the form of slides, prints or clippings of any combination, in color and/or black and white. Digital images should be JPEGs, sized to approximately 1600 wide, 72 dpi. We will accept portfolios in early January and all must be postmarked by January 30, 2010. Send to Susan Smith, Deputy Director of Photography, National Geographic Magazine, 1145 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Please clearly label your envelope, “NGM Photography Internship,” and if you would like for us to return your portfolio, you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. We will notify all applicants by email in early March 2010.

FASHION CRAVE MAGAZINE -- Is an online fashion magazine dedicated to promoting the Detroit Fashion Industry and is currently seeking unpaid interns for writing, public relations/marketing and photojournalism. Interested students should contact Theresa Lewis (an Oakland alum) by sending a resume and work samples to fashioncravemag@gmail.com. Samples should highlight a student's creativity and style.

BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART CENTER -- Seeks a marketing intern to maintain and make more vibrant the art center's Facebook presence, establish and maintain a Twitter presence, plus advise the staff on new and changing social media opportunities, strategies and tactics. The intern will participate in marketing efforts that include weekly e-blasts, creating copy for monthly and bi-weekly print ads, updating Web site pages, handling promotion material, assisting in efforts to increase audience, and promotion of educational programs, exhibits, special events and fundraising campaigns. The intern will be fully assimilated into staff operations and meetings related to marketing efforts and will be asked to work on infrequent evening or weekend events. This unpaid internship will provide a practical insight into what it takes to operate a nonprofit arts organization. To learn more about the BBAC, visit the Web site at BBArtCenter.org and view the program book BBArtCenter.org/courses/2009Fall_programbook_opt.pdf The intern must provide a laptop. To apply, send a resume or overview of work/academic experience, along with professional aspirations and statements about why the prospective intern is particularly interested in working at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center to Diane Taylor, communications/marketing director, at dianetaylor@bbartcenter.org.

THE VOICE NEWSPAPERS -- The Voice Newspapers, a group of seven weekly publications in northern Macomb and St. Clair counties, is accepting applications for unpaid winter and summer intern positions. All interns are general assignment and should expect to cover a variety of news, sports and features from our New Baltimore office. Prospective candidates can send a resume, clips and other supporting materials by e-mail to Jeff Payne, Editor at jeff.payne@voicenews.com.

MICHIGANPREPS.COM -- Seeks interns interested in journalism. Interns will enjoy a very flexible and hands-on experience through a variety of assignments including writing player interviews, coaches’ interviews and team stories, information collection, and the possibility of covering major sporting events around this region. Students should expect a workload of 2-10 hours per week, depending on the assignments and needs of each intern. Interested students should send a resume and brief cover letter describing why they are interested in working with MichiganPreps.com to Jim Kielbaso at kielbaso@aol.com.

HOUR MEDIA -- The publisher of Hour Detroit, DBusiness, Detroit Home, Metro Detroit Bride magazines and more offers internships in advertising/sales, marketing/public relations, Web development and editorial. A division of Hour Media, Hour Custom Publishing, offers graphic design internships. A full description of the internships is on the company's Web site at www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/Contact/Internships/

TANNER FRIEDMAN -- This Farmington Hills-based strategic communications firm specializes in traditional and emerging media relations, adversity management and public relations counsel. Winter 2010 interns will need to work in the office at least two days a week at 10-12 hours per week. The goal of the internships is to provide students with a meaningful, multidimensional, “real world” experience that will tangibly augment their educational background and help build a foundation on which they can base a professional career.  Interns will learn about and contribute to research, writing, media relations and client meetings. Students seeking a degree in public relations — whether agency, corporate or nonprofit — are preferred. The skills most important to any PR professional are necessary: good judgment; writing and overall communications skills; and the ability to think creatively, multitask and work effectively, both individually and as part of a team. Internships will start around Jan. 11 and end around April 30. Candidates can submit a resume and cover letter to Kaylee Hawkins at khawkins@tannerfriedman.com AND Justin Fisette at jfisette@tannerfriedman.com. The application deadline is Nov. 13. The company's Web site is www.tannerfriedman.com.

BRAND LABS -- The Rochester company seeks a project coordinator intern in the project manager department. The intern will create, monitor and track client projects through the Web-based portal; maintain timelines and hours spent on assigned projects; serve as liaison between client and internal departments; multitask between accounts; and assist the lead project manager with daily tasks. This nonpaid position is about 20 hours a week and runs from early January through April. Apply by Dec. 14 to scott.purdy@brandlabs.us.

CREATIVE BOOKS AND MUSIC, L.L.C. -- is looking for communication and journalism students who have an interest in working in publishing. Creative Books and Music, L.L.C., a small publishing company in Rochester Hills, is looking for students who are interested in sharing their skills and talents while learning some valuable skills by working for this publishing company. Interns who have an interest in everything from writing to sales and marketing to editing should send their resume to Sandra A. Chimenti at CreatinginLife@aol.com.

OAKLAND PRESS -- Seeks journalism students interested in working in print. Interns for the Oakland Press get the opportunity to work on putting out a daily newspaper. Students will get the chance to improve their writing skills in a real world atmosphere. Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to Julie Jacobson, Local News Editor, at julie.jacobson@oakpress.com.

ALLIED INTEGRATED MARKETING -- Seeks communications and public relations majors interested in a career in the entertainment industry. Interns working with Allied would be responsible for maintaining the flow of publicity breaks; extensive research for word-of-mouth screening campaigns; working with local media groups (radio, television, newspapers, and online outlets) to pitch features and stories to gain publicity for upcoming film releases; assisting publicists in order to execute efficient promotions and garner publicity on all accounts; creating grassroots programs through researching specific target audiences; and creating partnerships with various organizations, retailers and appropriate third party partners. Any interested student should send a letter and resume to Jessica Erickson (OU grad) at jerickson@alliedim.com. More information about Allied can be found on http://www.alliedim.com.

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING -- Seeks interns interested in taking an active role related to marketing, advertising and public relations. The health care industry is the largest employer in Michigan. Becoming a School of Nursing intern can help you get your foot in the door at many of Detroit’s largest hospitals, community and nonprofit organizations, or media agencies that are looking for exceptional writers to promote good health, educate the public or improve life for children. The unpaid interns work 10 to 15 hours a week. They must have outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and possess a professional demeanor, assertive personality and strong sense of imagination. The ability to multitask and handle multiple deadlines simultaneously is required. Interns assist the School of Nursing with press releases; write stories for the Web site; and write articles for newsletters, the alumni newsletter, donor magazine and the local media. Training is available to write radio or ad copy.  Interested students should contact Amy Johnson at johnson2@oakland.edu with a writing sample and a brief explanation of why they are interested in this opportunity.

AFTER5DETROIT -- Seeks two or three promotional interns for the winter semester. Students must be of junior or senior standing with an interest in journalism and public relations. Interns would work with After5Detroit's promotions and events. The responsibilities would include writing for the Web Site, taking photos for the gallery, covering events and keeping material up to date. The application deadline is Dec. 20 for these unpaid internships, which will require a minimum or two days per week. Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to Wendy Targus at wendy@after5detroit.com.

WJR Detroit 760AM -- Seeks communication and journalism students interested in an internship in Radio production. Students would work closely with the production director and be involved in production, editing, programming, etc. Interns would also be able to work on the business side of the radio world. Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to John Marshall at john.marshall@citcomm.com.

TEACHER'S DISCOVERY -- is a company in Auburn Hills that makes and markets materials for teachers. They are looking for unpaid interns to help with a large project. Teacher’s Discovery is working on an electronic textbook project for U.S. history. They are hoping to give it a style similar to good newspaper writing — punchy, attention-getting, something that holds student interest. They are looking for journalism students interested in researching and writing various time periods for stories that can be told as way of teaching the bigger concepts of American history. Students should send a cover letter and resume to Jason Kahler at jkahler@teachersdiscovery.com. The company uses interns in all semesters. Deadlines to apply are: Dec. 15 for winter, April 15 for summer and Aug 15 for fall. Applying earlier is better.

MICHIGAN SCRAPBOOKER MAGAZINE -- Seeks journalism students for the upcoming semester to receive credit for this unpaid internship. This publication is a free, local magazine distributed in southeastern Michigan, primarily at scrapbooking stores. Interns would assist with press releases, data entry, contacting potential advertisers, updating contact information, proofreading, typing up our calendar entries and general organizational duties. The student would need to have a computer; be proficient in Microsoft Office; work from home in addition to periodic meetings in person, over the phone and via email; and have good attention to detail. Internet and phone access is a must, and candidates must be self-motivated/self-directed. Interested students should send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Carrie MacGillis at editor@michiganscrapbooker.com.

ZIEBART INTERNATIONAL CORP. -- Seeks journalism and public relations students to intern in the field of marketing and advertising.  Students will have many responsibilities, including developing competitive reviews, working on ad projects, revising Web sites and assisting with social media plans. Students must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and be either a junior or senior.  Ziebart utilizes interns during all semesters. Applicants can submit resumes up to one week prior to the beginning of each semester, but much earlier is recommended.  Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to Donna Hutton, human resources manager, at dhutton@ziebart.com.

THE SALVATION ARMY -- Seeks for communication and journalism students who are interested in event planning. The Special Events Intern would support The Salvation Army’s Special Events staff by providing communication and event planning assistance for a semester. The Salvation Army hires interns for fall, winter and summer semesters. The individual(s) offered the position of Special Events Intern must possess strong business writing skills, communication skills and an interest in learning about the mechanics of nonprofit fundraising. Students will work a minimum of 10 hours a week and must be available to assist at events, which include some evenings and weekends. They must possess interpersonal skills to work with high-profile and corporate individuals. Interested students should contact Amanda Wilton, events manager, at amanda_wilton@usc.salvationarmy.org or by calling 248-443-5500 ext. 240. They must provide a business writing sample such as a proposal or professional paper, two references and must complete an initial interview.

PRESTON TRUE, Accomplishment Coaching -- is a leadership and executive coaching company in Royal Oak that currently has an opportunity for a journalism intern with the company. This unpaid internship will offer the opportunity to have a student take on three projects: a) conduct interviews with clients, prospects and colleagues, b) develop case studies, testimonials and "white papers" from the interviews, and c) construct and edit an e-book from existing and new content. Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to Preston True at preston@prestontrue.com.

THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION -- Seeks students interested in event planning and public relations. The Arthritis Foundation, Michigan Chapter, is looking for an intern interested in learning the logistics and research involved in organizing fundraisers using written and verbal communication skills. Also, he or she will gain experience in researching and receiving sponsorships. This non-profit organization is currently planning the Spring, 2010 Arthritis Walk season. Interested students should e-mail their resume by Dec. 18 to Laurie Rupp, Development Manager, at lrupp@arthritis.org.

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION of Southeast Michigan --Seeks a student for a public relations/marketing internship. Students will gain valuable, real-world experience by working at Michigan’s largest nonprofit home health care and hospice organization. The individual will be responsible for assisting with multiple public relations and marketing projects including creating and distributing marketing support materials, compiling competitive analyses and assistance with special projects and media relations. The candidate will also assist with development of new communications initiatives, data entry, writing and Web site updating assignments. Knowledge of Web programs and social networking sites is ideal. VNA uses interns during all semesters. Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter to Alexandra Hichel at vna@vna.org.

FOX SPORTS DETROIT -- Is accepting applications for a winter Internship with our production department. Candidates must be juniors or seniors, be able to work 20 hours per week and take the internship for credit. Interns will be able to receive "real life" experience in the world of sports broadcasting, including production and editing tasks. Interested students should send their resume and a cover letter to Lesley Clegg at cleggles@gmail.com.

THE DETROIT ZOO -- Seeks enthusiastic student interns for the winter semester who are in their junior or senior years and studying public relations, communications or a related field. Among intern duties are: researching and drafting press releases, talking points, newsletter profiles and other PR-related copy; scheduling and coordinating media interviews; escorting media through the zoo during video-photo shoots; and assisting with commercial and motion picture film shoots and special events. Interns will work closely with the communications director and other interns while learning valuable skills needed for PR. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are a plus. The unpaid internship runs from early January through early May. The workweek is 24 hours. The deadline for sending resumes is Nov. 13. Contact Patricia Janeway, communications director, at pjaneway@dzs.org with a cc. to PR1@dzs.org.

GENISYS CREDIT UNION -- Seeks an intern for the winter semester who is looking for experience with in-house corporate marketing and copywriting, or is looking to pursue a career in advertising. This unpaid internship is for at least 10 hours a week, all during the regular business day. Hours are flexible. The intern will assist with writing, marketing and advertising content for the monthly member newsletter; youth club materials; direct mail postcard and self-mailers; newspaper print ads; counter cards, fliers, handouts and branch posters; and Web site updates. Genisys Credit Union, headquartered in Auburn Hills, is the fourth largest credit union in Michigan. Interested students should contact Darren Cameron, vice president of marketing, at dcameron@genisyscu.org.

METRO PARENT MAGAZINE/B.L.A.C MAGAZINE -- Has an opening for an unpaid intern in its event department. The intern must have good organizational and communications skills to help further the Ferndale-based company’s objective to enhance the quality of life for families in southeast Michigan through its publications. Interns create and handle logistics for event books; promote the company and its publications at events in dealings with the public and other attendees; oversee mailings; research possible future events; and write reports for planning of future events. Students can view the company's Web site at www.metroparent.com and blacdetroit.com. Contact Marina Serafimovska at mserafimovska@metroparent.com.

B.L.A.C. Detroit -- This monthly lifestyle print magazine is constantly recruiting interns for the fall and spring semesters, as well as for summer. It is an unpaid internship. Students have the opportunity to report and write articles, fact-check, do background reporting for other journalists, participate in editorial meetings, attend photo shoots, support our social networking sites and perform administrative and promotional tasks. Students should submit resumes and three clips to Editor Lori Robinson at lori@BLACdetroit.com. To check us out online, visit www.BLACdetroit.com.

GREAT LAKES CROSSING -- Has an IMMEDIATE opening for a fall intern who will assist the management team and gain knowledge of marketing and advertising. GLC also is interviewing for a winter internship. The intern will be given projects to develop, execute and manage as they relate to Great Lakes Crossing. The duties are: support the marketing director and marketing coordinators in all initiatives; execution of corporate, merchant, sponsor and Web Site promotions; assistance with all aspects of shopping center events, market research and writing/editing of marketing collateral, including, but not limited to, public relations materials, tenant newsletters, Web Site content and advertisements; and facilitation of in-center tasks, research and administrative duties on a daily basis. The requirements are: a professional attitude; an ability to multitask and shift gears quickly; a comfort level in speaking with many different types of audiences (store management teams, customers, mall management staff, corporate contacts); enthusiasm; working 25-30 hours a week; and a willingness to work occasional weekend events Please send a resume to Karen Sampsell at ksampsell@taubman.com for consideration. If contacted for an interview, please bring at least one writing sample.

October 1

MLive.com -- Is seeking multimedia journalists to join its high school sports department for an unpaid, for-credit internship this winter. Students will report on local high school sporting events, and update the Web site with a variety of data. Strong sports writing and editing backgrounds are required. The ability to edit, produce and blog accurate content under deadline pressure is a must, along with a passion for high school sports. The position includes live blogging, game writing and multimedia production (photo, audio, video). Interns must have transportation to drive to sporting events and occasionally to MLive.com's Ann Arbor office. Working two nights, interns would cover a sporting event one night and work on Web site/data production on the other. MLive reaches more than 1.77 million unique viewers each month. Contact Dave McVety at dmcvety@mlive.com or James Schmehl at jschmehl@mlive.com for more information. NOTE TO THOSE INTERESTED: Because much of this work involves high school basketball, MLive wants to start interns by Dec. 1. If this internship appeals to you, don’t delay.

September 26

THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS -- is seeking full-time copy desk interns for the winter, spring, summer and fall. Internships are paid and involve working for our print and online operations. Previous internships are a plus but not necessary. Students or recent graduates welcome. Send a resume, cover letter and examples of page design and headline writing to Andy Angelo, news editor, at aangelo@grpress.com or The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW; Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The deadline to apply for winter, spring and summer internships is Nov. 1; fall internship deadline is April 1.

September 24

CLICKONDETROIT.COM -- WDIV’s online news site is seeking an intern for an unpaid position to write and post stories online. The news site seeks a journalism student who has an interest in the Web. The intern will work 8-12 hours a week. Contact Barbara Roethler, managing editor, at broethler@ibsys.com or call at (313) 223-2222.

OUTDOOR ATHLETE MAGAZINE -- Is seeking an intern for an unpaid position that involves writing, reporting, fact-checking, working with Web-based media and providing general editorial assistance for Outdoor Athlete Magazine. The Web site is www.outdoorathlete.com. Interns will update a Web site and should be able to aggregate relevant content daily. Candidates should have an interest in outdoor sports and fitness, demonstrate strong writing skills and have a solid grasp of AP style. Travel to weekend events may be required and having transportation is a plus. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Editorial Interns will work 10-15 hours per week, with some in-house work/meetings in the Ann Arbor office. E-mail a cover letter, two or three writing samples and resume to Katie@outdoorathlete.com. Semester interns are needed for Winter 2010, Spring 2010 and Summer 2010. Internships begin on or near the first day of the semester and end on or near the last day of the semester unless arranged otherwise.

OUTDOOR ATHLETE MAGAZINE -- Is seeking a sports marketing intern for an unpaid position that involves writing, preparing sales proposals, providing support to a marketing team and working directly with the publisher. The magazine's Web site is www.outdoorathlete.com. The candidate should have excellent online media skills, great phone skills, should possess the ability to talk to a variety of people, have excellent organizational skills and be proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office. Travel to weekend events may be required and having transportation is a plus. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Sports Marketing Interns will work 8-15 hours per week with some in-house work/meetings in the Ann Arbor office. E-mail a cover letter, two or three writing samples and resume to Katie@outdoorathlete.com. Semester interns are needed for Winter 2010, Spring 2010 and Summer 2010. Internships begin on or near the first day of the semester and end on or near the last day of the semester unless arranged otherwise.

September 15

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL -- Is offering internships aimed at undergraduates or recent graduates who intend a career in journalism. To apply for this internship, please go to www.dowjones.com/careers and search for job number 090264 - Summer 2010 WSJ Interns. There, applicants can create a profile and upload their cover letter, resume and text of their best eight to ten writing samples. These items should all be copied and pasted into one long word document for easy uploading to the profile. The WSJ will select about 10 interns for the summer 2010 program. The selection process is highly competitive and most of those chosen will have had prior internships with other newspapers as well as extensive experience on a campus newspaper. The internships are for ten-week periods in June, July and August. The pay is $700.00 a week. The screening process puts heavy emphasis on clips and journalistic experience. Only the applicants who are selected for final consideration will be interviewed. The WSJ will complete the selection process by the end of December. The WSJ also needs interns for its Europe and Asia bureaus. For those positions, see the flier on the board outside WH317.

September 11

THE BAY CITY TIMES -- is seeking full-time reporting and photo interns throughout the year. Paid interns work for a newspaper printed three times a week and online daily. Previous experience should include internships at other news organizations, or experience on a college newspaper. Published clips are a must. Students or recent graduates are welcome to apply. Send a resume, cover letter and five clips to Kelly Adrian Frick, community editor, at kfrick@bc-times.com or The Bay City Times, 311 Fifth St., Bay City, MI 49706. Photographers may send resumes and portfolios of images to Michael Randolph, chief photographer, at mrandolph@bc-times.com or at the above address. Photo interns should also include examples of multimedia/video. Deadlines to apply are Feb. 1 for summer internships, May 1 for fall and Oct. 1 for winter/spring.

September 3

THE SAGINAW NEWS -- is seeking full- or part-time editorial writing and photo interns during the spring, summer and fall. Paid interns work for print and online at a thrice-weekly paper that's bridging the digital and print divide every day. Previous internships are a plus but not necessary; published clips, at the college newspaper and/or other publications, are a must. Students or recent graduates welcome. Send a resume, cover letter and five clips to Jodi McFarland, community editor, at jmcfarland@thesaginawnews.com or The Saginaw News, 203 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607. Photographers may address their correspondence to Jeff Schrier, photographer, at jschrier@thesaginawnews.com or at the above address. The deadline to apply for spring is Oct. 1, summer is Feb. 1 and fall is Aug. 1.

LEARNING CARE GROUP -- Is seeking an intern interested in a marketing/public relations career and who presently is pursuing a degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, English or communications. This position is a part-time, paid internship for the winter semester. Candidates should possess excellent writing and communication skills, display a professional image, plus be dependable, hard working and know how to ask questions. The intern could participate in staff meetings; develop marketing materials such as fliers, postcards and direct mail; develop targeted media lists; write press releases and newsletter items; provide marketing and advertising guidance to schools; and develop and post Web site content. Novi-based Learning Care provides early education and care services to children. Interested candidates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher should send a resume to Amy Popp at apopp@learningcaregroup.com. Questions, call her at (248) 697-9140. The application deadline is Nov. 15. The company’s Web site is www.learningcaregroup.com.

PETROUS MEDIA INC. -- Is seeking writers and photojournalists in its sports department to write for the Web. The unpaid interns will write 10 to 15 sports-related articles and blogs per week, plus photograph people and sporting events. Interns must have a knowledge and an interest in sports, possess creative writing skills and adhere to deadlines. E-mail resumes to John Petrous at jobs@numonefan.com.

MEDIA RELATIONS WRITER -- Oakland University’s Communications and Marketing Department seeks a media relations writer for the fall, winter and summer semesters. This intern will receive assignments from the UCM news editor and others, cover campus events and activities, and generate copy from self-directed enterprise assignments for use on the News@OU Web site. Some submitted content may be shared with The Oakland Press for posting on its news Web site. The writer will be expected to coordinate assignments with the news editor, sources and event organizers; produce well-written news articles and press releases conforming to AP and Oakland University style; monitor press clippings; maintain media contact lists; and perform other duties as determined by supervisors. Candidates for this nonpaying position should have strong writing and organizational skills, a command of AP style, experience working with sources and the ability to meet deadlines. Ideal candidates will have new media skills and a portfolio highlighting their best work, as well as a flexible schedule allowing coverage of a wide range of campus events. Candidates should be able to identify compelling news stories, gather and report information accurately, work well in a team environment and use their skills and interests to chronicle the diverse array of activities on campus. Deadlines to apply are: Winter, Dec. 1; Summer, April 1; and Fall, Aug. 1. Those interested in applying should contact Dave Groves at groves@oakland.edu or (248) 370-2759.

PHOTOGRAPHER -- Oakland University’s Communications and Marketing Department seeks a photographer for the fall and winter semesters who will receive assignments from the UCM news editor and others; cover campus events and activities; and supply art from self-directed enterprise assignments for use on the News@OU Web site. Some submitted content may be shared with The Oakland Press for posting on its news Web site. The photographer will be expected to coordinate assignments with the news editor, sources and event organizers; produce artful digital photographs; process images for Web presentation; maintain an archive of select photographs; and scout for compelling images representing the spectrum of campus life. Candidates for this nonpaying position should have experience with an array of photographic disciplines, but particularly candid and portrait photography. They also should have a portfolio highlighting their best work and a flexible schedule allowing coverage of a wide range of events. Access to professional equipment is preferred but not required. Candidates should be able to: capture active and compelling images, enhance news story objectives by supplying carefully planned art, use their skills and interests in capturing the diverse array of activities on campus, and work well in a team environment. Deadlines to apply are: Winter, Dec. 1, and Fall, Aug. 1. Those interested in applying should contact Dave Groves at groves@oakland.edu or (248) 370-2759.

VIDEOGRAPHER -- Oakland University’s Communications and Marketing Department seeks a videographer for the fall and winter semesters. This intern will receive assignments from the UCM news editor and others; cover campus events and activities; and supply digital video from self-directed enterprise assignments for use on the News@OU Web site. Some submitted content may be shared with The Oakland Press for posting on its news Web site. The videographer for this nonpaying internship will be expected to coordinate assignments with the news editor, sources and event organizers; shoot and edit high-quality digital videos; and plan to produce content representing the spectrum of campus life. Candidates should have access to video shooting and editing equipment, and have experience using it. Ideal candidates will have a portfolio. Deadlines to apply are: Winter, Dec. 1, and Fall, Aug. 1. Those interested in applying should contact Dave Groves at groves@oakland.edu or (248) 370-2759.

Beaumont Hospital -- is currently looking for an intern in our Community Affairs department here at Beaumont, Royal Oak and possible one at Beaumont, Troy. The intern would be involved in planning community events, updating information on the political community, arranging speakers bureau presentations and more. Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to Darlene Niksic at dniksic@beaumonthospitals.com.

August 1

Brand Labs -- is currently seeking advertising and communication students looking to complete an internship. Students will enjoy utilizing marketing based research tactics to collect information to complete e-commerce solutions. This non-paid internship will allow the students to specialize in the field of eMarketing. Interested students should send their resume to Kevin Harman at kevin.harman@brandlabs.us.

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