Internships Archive (Some jobs may be ongoing or returning annually)
Spring/Summer 2008
Public Relations Internship Deatrick Public Relations
Maitland, FL
Deatrick Public Relations, a full-service
marketing communications company, is seeking a part-time intern to
support hospitality, golf and nonprofit clients.
WHO:
DPR, is a full-service marketing communications company servicing the
hospitality, golf and leisure service industries.
WHAT:
Interns will support public relations specialist in areas to include
administrative support such as working with press clips and creating and
updating media lists, to more challenging tasks such as pitching media,
writing press releases and assisting with special events.
WHEN:
Part-time spring and summer internships are available. Interns will be
required to work a minimum of 12-15 hours per week.
WHERE:
DPR, Maitland, Fla.
DPR will provide a $100 per month stipend to cover food and gas
expenses. Beyond this, an intern will receive exposure to the daily life
of a public relations executive and real-world, hands-on experience.
Interns should be self-motivated and looking for an opportunity to learn
and grow.
To apply, please email resume and writing samples to Linda Smith,
linda@deatrickpr.com.
For more information, contact Linda Smith, (407) 740-6088.
Source: Orlando FPRA job bank (posted date unknown)
Posted on this site: 4/13/08
Communications Intern
SeaWorld Orlando
Orlando, FL
SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove and Aquatica are currently seeking an
energetic and dedicated intern to join the communications team. SeaWorld
Orlando is the world’s premier marine adventure park with 200 acres of
world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters.
SeaWorld’s sister park, Discovery Cove, is an exclusive paradise
designed to offer guests the ultimate experience through
once-in-a-lifetime, up-close encounters with dolphins and other exotic
sea life. Aquatica, a whimsical, one-of-a kind water park that only
SeaWorld could create, blends up-close animal experiences, high-speed
thrills and relaxing beaches among vivid colors and stunning flora.
This paid position offers an impressive opportunity to develop and
refine communications skills while working with the world’s most
prominent theme park operators, Busch Entertainment Corporation. BEC
parks have earned a worldwide reputation for providing high-quality,
family-oriented entertainment. BEC employs more than 18,000 people and
plays host to millions of guests each year. The Anheuser-Busch Adventure
Parks provide fun, interesting and fast-paced environment for team
members. Our parks are leading employers in every community in which
they operate and are committed to the development and growth of all
employees.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism
or a related field.
• Must be able to travel and work some weekend hours on occasion.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must have solid writing skills and knowledge of AP writing style.
• Must have knowledge of the media.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Generate positive publicity for SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, and
Aquatica, assisting with publicity efforts for Busch Gardens Tampa and
Adventure Island as needed.
• Coordinate media familiarization tours, stunts and events.
• Escort/host visiting media.
• Respond to media leads.
• Pitch and service the media.
• Write copy for press materials, internal communications and guest
responses.
• Research Bacon’s Media Source and local media archives when needed.
Interested candidates must send a cover letter and resume to: SWF.PR@SeaWorld.com.
For more information call (407) 363-2280.
Source: Orlando FPRA job bank (posted date unknown)
Posted on this site: 4/13/08
Special Events/Communications
Intern
March of Dimes
Maitland, FL
Duties:
Writing and distributing media alerts, press releases and sponsorship
proposals for fundraising events.
* Working on all aspects of event coordination, logistical planning and
execution.
* Event marketing – generating and coordinating media for special events
* Designing, developing and distributing media kits.
* Telephone follow-up (coordinating media, volunteer meetings, etc.)
* Identifying and creating prospect lists.
* Writing, designing and layout for division newsletters.
* Create and maintain donor databases and merge with letters
* Willingness to handle other projects, as needed.
Requirements:
* Minimum 12 hours per week commitment
* Junior or Senior status
* Must have reliable transportation
We are looking for dedicated, energetic and creative individuals who are
looking for experience in a non-profit sector.
For more information, please contact:
Jenni Ishman, Community Director – (407) 599-5077 xt.38
jishman@marchofdimes.com
Kimberly Price, Community Director – (407) 599-5077 xt.33 kprice@marchofdimes.com
Source: Orlando FPRA job bank
(posted date unknown)
Posted on this site: 4/13/08
Public Relations Intern
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
Orlando, FL
The EDC is looking for an enthusiastic, self-sufficient person who is up
for the challenge of being treated as a professional. You’ll learn top
notch public relations skills in a fast-paced environment. By the end of
this internship, you will be a strategic thinker who recognizes emerging
issues, plans accordingly, follows through and tracks your success.
What is the EDC?
The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) is responsible
for promoting Metro Orlando as the world’s premier business destination.
The EDC works to establish new businesses to the area and helps existing
businesses grow.
What are the qualifications?
• Must be a Junior, Senior or Graduate student in Communications-related
field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must have a strong attention to detail and a gift for proofing
• Must have superior writing skills
• Outstanding computer and research skills
• Basic knowledge of public relations—including Associated Press style
and press release writing
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Involvement/experience in professional (ex.—FPRA) and/or charitable
organizations preferred
What will you do?
• Keep up with key media outlets
• Write targeted communications materials
• Maintain press clippings
• Develop a professional portfolio from your experience
Why this internship?
• You’ll learn about and meet some of the key players in the Orlando
business scene.
• You’ll gain experience using PR tools such as Lexis-Nexis, Bacons and
PRTrak.
• You’ll help shape the future direction of Metro Orlando.
Apply now
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer
Wakefield, Director of Public Relations, at
Jennifer.wakefield@orlandoedc.com.
Source: Orlando FPRA job bank (posted date unknown)
Posted on this site: 4/13/08
ELJ Aviation LLC is Central Florida’s fastest growing private jet
management company. We provide complete private aircraft travel services
including the management and operation of corporate jets, fractional or
managed partnerships, and charter travel options.
As an intern for ELJ Aviation LLC, you will be an integral part of
up-and-coming marketing, special event planning, and innovative public
relations efforts – in many cases featuring worldclass luxury private
jets. You’ll learn day-to-day operations of an aviation management
operation. You will gain an understanding of behind-the-scenes work and
research by playing a key role in helping develop and implement the
strategies to market and grow this unique and niche oriented business.
We also encourage interns to participate at trade shows, corporate
events, etc., in order to be exposed to the industry and it’s key
contacts and decision makers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
* Marketing Campaign Development
* Special Media Events – from Concept through Execution
* Media Relations, Media List Development
* Promotions & Buzz Marketing
* Basic Photography, Video and Graphic Design
* Writing and Distributing Press Releases
* Online Marketing & E-blasts
* Database Management
REQUIREMENTS:
* Work approximately 10-20 hours per week with a set schedule
* Public Relations/Journalism/Advertising/Marketing
* Extremely creative thinker – special events planner
* Excellent writing, editing, researching and listening skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet
* Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is desired, but not required
For more information, visit our Web site at www.ClearToLand.com. To
arrange an interview for this unique opportunity, please call company
president Eric Norber at (321) 226-9437, or e-mail to:
Eric@ClearToLand.com.
(Spring 2008, two positions available,
non-paid) Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL
Responsibilities: This position will report to the Event Services Coordinator and
Event Services Manager.
Perform tasks and duties organized and assigned by the Special Events
team...including but not limited to event preparation, coordinating with
vendors, site alterations, event set-up/teardown, event management, and
any other duties that fall within the special events department’s realm.
Assist in vendor issues that arise during event
time.
Attend event pre/post planning meetings.
Create event recaps in order to provide us with
your point of view of the event.
Brainstorm new ideas in an effort to help grow
our events
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or working towards Degree.
Be a team player and committed to the success of
the event.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office a must,
AutoCAD a plus.
Ability to work flexible hours, including
evenings, weekends and holidays during semester long internship.
This internship is a non-paid internship, but college
credit is offered for hours completed. Spring interns are to start
around the 1st-2nd week of January and run until the first week of April
(12-16 weeks).
Job Summary:
Works closely with the Marketing Partnership Account Team to learn about
track entitlement sponsors, display partners, and fulfillment of
marketing partner needs. This person will also be hands-on during event
time, assisting with all sponsors activities from escorting VIPS to
assisting with display load-in. At the start of the internship, this
person will learn the sponsors needs and expectations from the Account
Team to assist with contract fulfillment and overall satisfaction
regarding their marketing relationship with Daytona International
Speedway. The intern chosen is also responsible for successfully and
positively representing DIS at all times and performing job in
compliance with the philosophy, policies, and goals of DIS.
Tools and equipment needed:
Telecommunications equipment, E-mail, Fax, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Attendance requirements:
Hours will vary but will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and long
days on event days and nights.
Work Environment:
Office is a part of a racetrack and staff must be available to meet with
visitors or take calls.
Safety Requirements:
Must comply with all departmental, facility and OSHA safety guidelines
and regulations
Physical Responsibilities:
Sit and use a personal computer for long periods, ability to move up to
35 pounds. Physically access all areas of the racetrack quickly and
safely. Bending, lifting, and the ability to load and unload premium
items.
Essential Functions:
Develop awareness of relationships with current
Event Entitlement partners and Display partners and work diligently
with the Account manager to insure fulfillment of all contractual
benefits so that clients are very satisfied with their relationship.
Brainstorm and help coordinate partner
promotional activities around Daytona International Speedway,
Daytona 500 Experience and its Special Events.
Work closely with other DIS Marketing Partnership
team to insure event planning is effective and successful.
Prospect for new partners for Daytona
International Speedway, Daytona 500 Experience, display partners,
and Bike Week.
Serve as liaison to Account Executive to assist
with display partners and ensure satisfaction by providing excellent
customer service, including the following:
Assist with coordination of logistics with
Event Services Manager
Assist with creating and distributing display
informational packet, including the preferred vendor list and
race schedule to clients
Assist with coordination of footprint
locations with Event Services Manager
Confirm COI and payment prior to arrival
Coordinate/distribute necessary worker passes
and credential requests
Assist with coordination of mandatory client
meeting
Communicate clients’ needs for equipment
rental to Event Services Manager
Maintain visible presence during event to
troubleshoot (rep from another track and PM person will share
this responsibility)
Brainstorm permanent, interactive displays
and partner branding opportunities within the new FANZONE
Meetings:
Attend weekly MP and Business Development staff
meeting.
Attend weekly MP Department meeting.
Attend all pre-event planning update meetings
that include partnership related issues.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Professional: College students enrolled in a Sports
Marketing or Marketing Major preferred, but all applicants will be
looked at.
Personal:
Project a positive image to internal (employees) and
external (fans, vendor, other sports professional, community members)
customers, communicate effectively and professionally at all times,
comfort and experience with public speaking, strong leadership skills,
exercise excellent managerial judgment, visionary thinker , ability to
perform multiple tasks at one time, clean and neat at all times, team
builder and team worker.
Contact:
To apply and for more information, click here
Source: ISC website 1/27/08
Public Relations Internships (non-paid)
Crescent Star Rising
Consultants Deltona,
FL
Crescent Star Rising Consultants has two immediate Intern positions open
for energetic and dedicated Interns who want to gain insight into the
public relations profession working within the nonprofit and
entertainment sectors.
Interns will support the public relations specialist
in areas to include administrative support; however, are not limited to
working with press clips, creating and updating media lists, research;
to more challenging tasks such as pitching media, writing press
releases, obtaining sponsorships, branding, assisting with special
events, artist/client relations and possible crisis management. Interns
also will be required to attend events, pre/post events planning
meetings and press conferences.
Responsibilities and
learning opportunities:
Branding and Campaign Development
Special
Events – from concept through execution
Media
Relations, Media List Development
Promotions and Buzz Marketing
Basic
Photography, Video and Graphic Design
Writing
and Distributing Press Releases
Online
Marketing & E-blasts
Proofread a wide variety of documents
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or working towards Degree in public relations,
film, journalism, mass communications, nonprofit, marketing, music,
theater, advertising, business
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel,
Publisher) and the Internet is required
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or other related
Graphics and Professional Filmmaking software is a plus
Exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills –
knowledge of AP style preferred
Strong
organizational, research, editing (proof reading/non linear editing
in production) and listening skills
A
professional image and attitude
Must
have knowledge of the media
Ability
to multi-task and transition to new projects when priorities change
Ability
to thrive in an environment that values independent judgment under
the general supervision of a designated supervisor
Extremely creative thinker – special events planner, attention to
detail, understands deadlines are final
Be a
team player and committed to the success of the project/event and
strong desire to learn
Schedule and working environment:
Student Interns will have to have an ability to work
flexible hours, 10 to 20 hours a week (including possible weekends,
evenings and holidays during semester as needed), with a mutually agreed
upon schedule to accommodate the student’s academic schedule for a three
or four credit hour internship. Internships may be renewed and/or
extended based upon performance along with possible stipend if extended.
Working environment is business casual in a home office in Deltona, FL.
Student must have own transportation, dress in a professional manner and
be on time as well as dependable.
Contact:
If you want to work in an environment fostering creativity, teamwork,
and professional growth, then e-mail your cover letter, resumé, and two
writing samples to CrescentStarRising@yahoo.com, with
"Internship" in the subject line. Or call Anastasia Shaw Bucksath at
(407) 310-3666 for more information.
Description:
University of Dreams (www.LondonInternships.com)
is the #1 All-Inclusive Summer Internship Program for college students
with locations worldwide (their website's claim).
University of Dreams London provides the perfect blend of new and
familiar cultural experiences. London is one of the foremost centers of
industry in the world, with endless professional possibilities. Get to
know one of the world's most beautiful cities while experiencing the
international workplace!
The Program has 4 components:
1) Guaranteed Internship Placement:
You will be assigned to a Placement Agent who will place you in a summer
internship in London in the industry of your choice. Students are placed
at top names in the film industry, with companies such as Paramount
Pictures, Ruby Films, Outline Productions, Optimum Releasing and
Intandem Films. Regardless of your major, the program guarantees all
enrolled participants placement and then supports you throughout the
summer to make sure that you get the most out of your internship.
Students who are intersted inTheatre/Arts can expect to work with names
like Arcola Theatre, Finborough Theatre, Pleasance Theatre Islington,
Theatro Technis and the Tara Studio.
2) Room & Board:
You will receive room & board at University College London, where you be
living with 130 other college students enrolled in the Program.
Breakfast and dinner will be provided every workday. The Program also
provides an Oyster Card, which gives our participants 24/7 access to
London's Underground, Bus and National Rail systems.
3) Weekend Activities:
Each weekend the Program takes the entire group on fun weekend
activities to some of the most exciting destinations in and around
London. Weekend trips such as a weekend in Paris, a dinner cruise on the
River Thames, dinner and a show (such as Wicked), and daytrips to
Stonehenge, Bath or Stratford provide our participants with some really
memorable experiences.
4) Career Development Speaker Series:
Once a week University of Dreams participants are given the rare
opportunity to attend seminars to hear the stories and advice of
corporate CEOs, best-selling authors, high-powered political figures and
famous figures from the entertainment world. The Seminar Series is a
uniquely inspiring and educational forum that changes students' lives by
giving them the confidence, strategies and support they need to discover
and pursue their career dreams.
Hong Kong Summer Internship
(non-paid) University of Dreams
International
Category: Event Management,
Information Technology, Marketing/Public Relations, Operations/Finance,
Other
Description:
University of Dreams is the premier summer internship program in Hong
Kong for college students! (Their website's claim). The Hong
Kong Program is all-inclusive and has 4 components:
1) Guaranteed Internship Placement:
You will be assigned to a Placement Agent who will place you in a summer
internship in Hong Kong in the industry of your choice. Students are
placed at top firms in finance, marketing, public relations, publishing,
event planning and many other industries. Regardless of your major or
industry of interest, the program guarantees all enrolled participants
placement and then supports you throughout the summer to make sure that
you get the most out of your internship.
2) Room & Board:
You will receive room & board at the City University of Hong Kong where
you be living with 60 other college students enrolled in the program.
University of Dreams also supplies you with daily and unlimited
transportation through the MTR Transportation System during your 8-week
stay in Hong Kong.
3) Weekend Activities:
Each weekend the program takes the entire group on fun weekend
activities to some of the most exciting destinations in and around Hong
Kong. Weekend activities such as a tour of the city, theatre shows,
sporting events, an overnight trip and a going away party are just a few
of the activities you will enjoy in the city where East meets West!
4) Seminar Series:
Once a week University of Dreams participants are given the rare
opportunity to attend seminars to hear the stories and advice of
corporate CEOs, best-selling authors, high-powered political figures and
famous figures from the entertainment world. The Seminar Series is a
uniquely inspiring and educational forum that changes students’ lives by
giving them the confidence, strategies and support they need to discover
and pursue their career dreams.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2.5 GPA
Enrolled in 4-year university
Ages 18-26
Special Events Internship