Drake Media Gigs

Alum to discuss “Success in the Digital Age” (Feb. 1)

kathleenrichardson — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:53:17 +0000

Advertising Age editor Abbey Klaassen, a 2002 graduate of the SJMC magazine program, will be on campus Wednesday, Feb. 1. She will deliver a speech on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in Cowles Reading Room on “Resume for Success in the Digital Age.”

Klaassen will discuss how businesses are innovating with technology, information and access, and what students need to know and do today to thrive in the fast-growing mobile marketplace.

Klaassen’s visit is sponsored by the E.T. Meredith Center for Magazine Studies’ Visiting Professionals Series. SJMC students are also invited to attend the following classes on Wednesday to hear Klaassen speak:

9:30-10 a.m.: Advertising capstone in Mer. 104.
10-10:45 a.m.: Multimedia Journalism in Mer. 125
1-1:45 p.m.: Magazine Publishing and Advertising Copywriting in Mer. 104
2-2:45 p.m.: Business Fundamentals for Communications in Mer. 228
3:45-4:30 p.m.: Public Relations Writing in Mer. 124B

Reminder about Drake Career Fair this week

kathleenrichardson — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:47:26 +0000

Drake Professional and Career Development Services will host a career fair this Thursday, Feb. 2, 3-6 p.m. in upper Olmsted (seniors only 3-3:30 p.m.). Professional attire is required; bring copies of your resume.

The number of participating businesses and organizations has jumped from 66 last year to 99 anticipated this year.

For more information or questions, contact Annette Watson (annette.watson@drake.edu) or Carlyn Crowe (carlyn.crowe@drake.edu).

Allstate meet and greet (Friday, Feb. 3)

kathleenrichardson — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:40:10 +0000

Representatives from Allstate insurance will be available to meet one-on-one with Drake students on Friday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon in Aliber 201. Dress is business casual.

Both internships and full-time positions are available with Allstate in Illinois and Indiana, including marketing and communications jobs.

For more more information or questions, contact Annette Watson at annette.watson@drake.edu.

Graphics Intern

carlyncrowe — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:56:04 +0000

The Marketing Partner is looking for an Graphics Intern.

We sell over 1,000,000 items that can be imprinted with company logos.

The candidate we’re looking for would work 6-10 hours per week during school months with the potential of additional hours during the summer months.

Responsibilities Include:
Assisting in artwork preparation for client proofing and orders processing
Communicating with clients regarding graphics details
Communicating with vendors regarding graphics guidelines
Collaboration with the Carrie (owner) on idea generation for clients
Assisting in all aspects of the order process and fulfillment.

Skills Include:
Must be knowledge on how to convert a jpg into a vector art eps file
Prefer experience on Corel Draw (or be fast at learning)
Creative
Great Communication Skills
Positive Attitude
Work under time sensitive deadlines
Work quickly and efficiently under little supervision

Hours:
Flexible for the right applicant on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, (rarely Fridays or Saturdays)

Compensation:
After a 30-Day Probationary Period compensation ranging from $7 – $9/hr

Carrie McCollum

515-257-1382
The CRE8IV Co. Powered By The Marketing Partner
2967 100th St. STE 3 Urbandale, Ia 50322
www.TheMarketingPartner.com
Fax 1-888-235-8792

Magazine Editor

carlyncrowe — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:05:04 +0000

Milwaukee Magazine, an award-winning city magazine, is searching for an
assistant editor. The magazine publishes profiles, reader service,
investigative and in-depth background features as well as dining and
entertainment stories. This is an entry-level magazine editing job with
varied print and Web duties. The assistant editor will edit blogs and serve
as the Web editor, maintaining the website on a daily basis, and will also
edit and write short (200 to 800 words) front-of-book stories and compile
the calendar.

The publication is small enough that the assistant editor will have input
into editorial planning and opportunities to write feature stories.

The magazine is located in a vibrant downtown of a revitalized Midwestern
city and serves the entire metro area.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree, experience with
magazine-style writing and editing, good reporting skills, a strong grasp
of AP Style, social networking skills and an understanding of how to upload
content to the Web. Any additional Web knowledge a plus.

This is a great opportunity for a bright, hard working, enthusiastic idea
generator who wants to join an award-winning staff. We are serious about
doing high-quality, national-caliber journalism that has an impact on the
community and are looking for someone with similar values who wants to make
a difference.

Please send cover letter, resume and writing samples.

To apply for this job go to:
QG.com

and go to Careers

NYU Journalism Hyperlocal Newsroom Summer Academy

kathleenrichardson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:34:21 +0000

Applications go live on Feb. 1 for New York University’s Hyperlocal Summer Academy in New York City’s East Village. Although the application process has not gone live yet, we wanted to take a second to give you a glimpse into what summer in the East Village is like for an Academy student.

A good place to start is The Village Beat, which is the site created specifically for Hyperlocal students. One student last summer found herself scouring the East Village for vegan desserts to write about for a story. Check out Olivia’s work.

We aim to acquaint students with the East Village as much as possible during their time here at NYU. To do that, Academy participants will see, as they did last summer, such shows as Stomp, Blue Man Group, and Monday Night Magic – one of NYC’s longest-running magic shows. One student, Emily, captured the wonderful experience.

Read more about summer experiences with the Academy on the Village Beat.

The application goes live on Feb. 1.

Feel free to contact us with questions at: hyperlocal.summer@nyu.edu.

Connect with us on facebook, as well.

— T. Nicole Bertsch (Nicki)
Hyperlocal Newsroom Summer Academy Program Coordinator

Wick Communications Co. Editorial Internships 2012

kathleenrichardson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:26:31 +0000

Wick Communications Co. is dedicated to the advancement of the journalism profession in community newspapers. The company originated over 80 years ago beginning with one newspaper and has grown to include over 32 publications in 13 states employing 650 people. Wick prides itself on publishing excellent community newspapers. Visit www.wickcommunications.com.

This internship program will begin in the summer of 2012. Internships will be available for newsroom positions. These will include reporters, photographers, and/ or graphic/page designers.

All internships will be paid and the intern will be expected to be a contributing member of the newsroom staff. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience covering the local community.

Mentors will be assigned to each intern. The mentor will coach the intern through on the job training and the practical application of their academic training.

Wick Internship Program

Wick will have a limited number of internships available for the summer of 2012. The location of each is to be determined by the Wick Internship Committee. Applicants must be ready to locate to any of the Wick sites although the applicant’s location preference will be considered. (See the Wick locations at www.wickcommunciations.com)

The internship will be for up to 10 weeks based on the availability of the intern.

Interns will be paid $9 per hour ($360 per week) and overtime. The interns will not qualify for benefits due to their short tenure.

A travel allowance of up to $400 will be provided to and from the location of the internship if necessary. The company is not responsible for an intern’s personal vehicle and or personal vehicle expenses.

A living expense allowance of $500 per month will be provided if necessary. This will be limited to three months and prorated as necessary.

Applicants must be Journalism majors and must have completed their freshman year by the summer break of 2011.

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked on the campus newspaper or previous newspaper internships.

Application procedure:

Applications must be received by March 15, 2012.

The application form must be completed and submitted with the following:

A resume
Three to five published clips, photos, or pages representative of your best work to date. (More may be submitted if you desire).
A letter of recommendation from a current academic advisor or professor.
An essay no longer than 300 words explaining why you are seeking this opportunity and your career plans.
Applications, resumes, and clips sent electronically should be sent as one PDF.

[See SJMC internship coordinator Carlyn Crowe in Mer. 120 or professor Jill Van Wyke for an application form.]

Questions may be directed to Thomas W Riebock, Director of Human Resources, 520 515-5989, or email tom.riebock@wickcommunications.com.

Find out about internships, seminars in D.C.

kathleenrichardson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:01:09 +0000

The senior vice president of the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars will be on campus this Thursday and Friday, Jan. 26-27. The Washington Center is a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., that offers a semester-long academic internship experience for students from across the country. The Washington Center also organizes a series of shorter academic seminars coinciding with special events (like the party conventions and presidential inaugurations) or meeting in January (for example, special January seminars have covered media and politics, national security, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict). For more information, visit www.twc.edu.

While here, Gene Alpert will meet with interested faculty and students. You can:
1. Find out more about the semester-long internship and academic seminar with The Washington Center in Washington, D.C.
2. Get information about the 2012 Republican National Convention seminar, which will be offered as a travel seminar in August of 2012 as part of the Fall 2012 academic semester. The convention will be held in Tampa, Florida.
3. Get information about the 2013 Inauguration January-term travel seminar.
4. Find out more about international internships offered by the Washington Center.
5. Meet and talk with Drake personnel who will help you plan your Washington Center experience.

All students are welcome to attend an informational session:
Thursday 1/26 12:30 p.m.
Howard Hall Room 308
General information about the Washington Center programs

Thursday 1/26 3:30 p.m.
Meredith Hall Room 103
General information about the Washington Center programs

Friday 1/27 11 a.m.
Meredith Hall Room 103
More specialized information about the 2012 Republican National Convention seminar in Tampa, Florida

$5,000 scholarship available

kathleenrichardson — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:29:48 +0000

Journalism and communications majors at the graduate and undergraduate level who are of Greek American heritage may apply for annual scholarships given in the amount of $5,000 in memory of Peter Agris, the late founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle. The non-renewable grants have been offered by the Alpha Omega Council of New England and the Agris family for the last two decades.

Criteria for candidates includes: Greek American heritage; current full-time enrollment as a journalism or communications major at the graduate or undergraduate level in an accredited college or university in the United States; active participation in school, community, church organizations; a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need.

Candidates may visit the scholarships’ website on Facebook – The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships – and may download an application on the Alpha Omega Council’s website at alphaomegacouncil.com.

The following items must be returned by email to nancyasavage@gmail.com or by mail to The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships Committee, c/o Nancy Agris Savage, 9 Nonesuch Drive, Natick, MA 01760 by no later than March 1, 2012: 1) completed application; 2) current transcript; 3) required essay and 4) copies of any published articles or other professional materials that would enhance the application.

Questions may be directed to nancyasavage@gmail.com.

Ohio college seeks social media director

kathleenrichardson — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:18:57 +0000

Kenyon College, a liberal arts college of 1,600 students in Gambier, Ohio, is conducting a search for a social media director. Reporting to the director of public affairs, the social media director in Kenyon’s Office of Public Affairs will serve as the primary social media strategist for the college and work with colleagues in Public Affairs and in other offices to develop content for Kenyon’s communications, and to implement socially driven campaigns for its social channels.

For more information or to apply, see the college’s website.