The Akron, Iowa Hometowner

2013 Summer Journalism Internship
The Akron Hometowner, Akron, Iowa

The Akron (Iowa) Hometowner seeks a reporting/editorial intern to help cover events and meetings in Akron, write feature stories, assist with the paper's pagination and various other duties that may arise at a small weekly newspaper.

The internship is intended for summer, but start and end times are negotiable. Candidates should possess good grammar, knowledge of InDesign and solid reporting skills.

To apply, contact Dodie Hook, The Akron Hometowner, 110 Reed Street, P.O. Box 797, Akron, IA 51001, via email at akronht@hickorytech.net, or by phone at 712-568-2208. For more information on the newpaper, visit www.akronhometowner.com.

Marketing Internship, Kansas City

Marketing Internship 
Universal Uclick, International Division

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

• Universal Uclick’s Marketing department offers a paid college internship for the Marketing/Graphic Design career path.
• Work will involve supporting the GoComics, The Puzzle Society and UExpress brands, along with subsequent comic strip/panel and content properties.
• Internship is paid at Missouri state minimum wage ($7.35 as of January 1, 2013).
• During each semester, interns spend the majority of their time assisting with marketing-related projects, which include graphic design, Web writing and editing, website/blog research and posting, project management, promotional campaigns and various administrative tasks.
• The Director of Marketing, assisted by the Creative Director, manages the intern’s time.
• Interns adhere to a weekly schedule produced by the intern supervisor in accordance with students' availability, internship objectives, and department needs.
• Internships are approximately 20 hours per week and worth equivalent credit hours per sponsoring university's guidelines.
• Positions are available for the summer, spring, and fall semesters.

INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES

• Acquire an overall view of marketing career paths, targeted at online publishing.
• Design online advertising and images.
• Learn to write descriptively, concisely, and persuasively.
• Develop a creative portfolio of work samples to assist in career development.
• Achieve professional development in a business setting.
• Become attentive to detail and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines.
• Autonomously balance and prioritize daily tasks and ongoing projects.

Contact Information

Kerry Slagle

President

1130 Walnut St

Kansas City, Missouri 64106

United States

kslagle@amuniversal.com

816-581-7340

Fax: 816-932-6625

http://www.amuniversal.com/up

Graphic Design Internship, Conception, Mo.

Assistant in Graphic Design
The Printery House of Conception Abbey

The Graphic Designer uses images, designs and creates graphics that produce visual solutions in the creation of catalogs and other direct marketing materials. Proficient page production artist using Adobe Creative suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator on a Mac who is responsible for pulling copy, identifying images, page layout, color correction, output for proofs, and file assembly for printing. Must be able to work independently and manage schedules for on-time turnover of catalog for printing.

1. Prepares card and product images for catalog.
2. Organizes the pagination and placement of products on catalog pages.
3. Inputs images and text for catalog pages.
4. Gathers ideas and implements design for covers and inside pages.
5. Organizes and schedules proofing of catalog pages.
6. Prints proofs for catalog pages.
7. Makes final digital images of pages for press.
8. Sends catalog PDF pages and final proofs to printer.
9. Manages deadlines for catalogs.


Contact Information
Fr Peter Ullrich
General Manager - The Printery House
P. O. Box 12
Conception, Missouri 64433
United States

director@printeryhouse.org
660.944.3005
Fax: 660.944.3116
http://www.printeryhouse.org

Production Specialist, Davenport, Iowa

Production Specialist

• Coordinates audio, video and web productions.  
• Trains/supervises KALA Senior Interns, as well as other students engaged in audio and video productions.  
• Must have bachelor's degree in mass communication or closely related area, production experience in industry-standard digital audio and video, and ability to work well with students.  
• Master's with interest in teaching a plus. 
• Responsibilities split between KALA-FM, SAUtv, and Communication Department curricular efforts. 

St. Ambrose is an independent, comprehensive, and Catholic diocesan university firmly grounded in the liberal arts.  Please send letter of interest and resume by 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 2012, to Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803.  Email:  HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE

Publicity Internship

PUBLICITY INTERNSHIP (unpaid) - New York City

Part-time intern wanted 2-3 full days per week (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) to start immediately.

Interns will work directly with account executives and clients on a daily basis. We are a small, busy office that relies on interns to assist with important projects and keep our office running efficiently.  Strong writing, research and computer skills required. Occasional evenings required.

Knowledge of Cision preferred.

The Lippin Group is one of the leading independent entertainment/communications public relations and marketing agencies, representing television, music, film, new media, products and leisure/lifestyle clients in the United States and around the world.


Katie Fuchs
The Lippin Group
369 Lexington Ave, Fl. 22
New York, NY 10017
kfuchs@lippingroup.com | 212.986.7080

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer, Daily Times Herald.

Join an award-winning creative team! Candidate must have very strong typing and proofreading skills and an amazing eye for detail. Candidate must also have experience in Adobe In-Design and Adobe Photoshop. Experience with Macintosh, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InCopy, print production, pagination and web experience are a plus.

Duties include: Ad construction, scanning of photos & graphics, and website download & management.

Individual must thrive under pressure and have the ability to handle many projects at once, have strong dedication and be able to meet tight deadlines.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (negotiable - with possible overtime). Please send resume and references to Daily Times Herald, Attn: Beckham G Miller, P.O. Box 546, Carroll, IA 51401 or email to b.miller@carrollspaper.com.

Staff Writer

Staff Writer. The Spencer Daily Reporter, Spencer, Iowa

The Spencer Daily Reporter seeks a Staff Writer to join its award-winning editorial department. Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The writer will cover hard news, cover local government and political stories, write features, handle breaking news situations, and assist in other areas where required. Must be a team player. Benefits package available.

Please send resume and letter of interest to: Spencer Daily Reporter, c/o Editor Randy Cauthron, Box 197, Spencer, IA 51301 or e-mail to: news@spencerdailyreporter.com.

Traffic coordinator, Kansas City

Traffic Coordinator
WDAF (Fox)
Kansas City

WDAF, the Fox affiliate in Kansas City, seeks an experienced Traffic Coordinator. The position reports to the VP of sales and is responsible for executing local and national copy for WDAF advertisers. In addition to assigning copy, responsibilities include processing orders once approved by sales managers, filling out production request forms and delivering them to creative services and production, finalizing, printing and distributing logs.

Application deadline: Nov. 30, 2012

Qualified applications should be directed to:
Amy Warren
WDAF-TV
3030 Summit
Kansas City, MO 64108

http://fox4kc.com

Second Harvest PR Internship

Second Harvest Community Food Bank
St. Joseph, Mo.
Spring 2013 Public Relations Internship

The Second Harvest Community Food Bank in St. Joseph, Mo., is looking for a public relations intern for Spring 2013. The student inter would work approximately 10 hours a week with some flexibility in the schedule.

The intern will develop a positive public relations image for Second Harvest, serve as a community advocate against hunger and uphold and achieve success through the Second Harvest mission, vision and values.

Principle responsibilities:

• Author press releases for publication to a regional database or more than 10 media partners across the 19-county service area.
• Author articles for publication in the quarterly newsletter
• Develop content for the Second Harvest blog
• Assist at special events, taking photographs and working at information tables
• Assist with the monitoring of media mentions
• Edit and proofread materials
• Administrative and office duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Working on a degree in communications, public relations, English or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate to individuals of diverse backgrounds, occupations and personal characteristics
• Strong telephone skills, ability to meet deadlines and ability to work independently and with staff to achieve goals
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Email cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples to:
asmullin@ourcomminityfoodbank.org

Staff Writer, Spencer, Iowa

Staff Writer. 

The Spencer Daily Reporter, located in Spencer, Iowa, is seeking a staff writer to join our award-winning editorial department. Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The writer will cover hard news, cover local government and political stories - write features, handle breaking news situations, and assist in other areas where required. Must be a team player. Benefits package available.

Please send resume and letter of interest to: Spencer Daily Reporter, c/o Editor Randy Cauthron, PO Box 197, Spencer, IA 51301 or e-mail to: news@spencerdailyreporter.com.