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The Billboard Project is a multi-phase, cross platform, transmedia project based around a comedic movie Billboard, an Uncommon Contest for Common People, where the audience participates in its creation over the course of a year and a half. The audience can simply view the movie or become more immersed in the project by taking part in a multitude of outlets that crosses over from a virtual radio station website to social media, to live events, to a movie, then to a game. Intern opportunities are currently available now through the summer and fall of 2013 The creator of the project is Zeke Zelker, a critically acclaimed, award winning filmmaker/entrepreneur with a number of projects to his credit; the wildly successful feature film InSearchOf (the 6th most viewed drama on Hulu all time), the 2005 Sundance Film Festival favorite Loggerheads, Affairs, Fading, A.K.A.-Its A Wiley World!, Getting Off, Southern Belles, Just Like the Son and a documentary on the Dalai Lama, A University Prepares. His first exposure to the film industry was in 1987 when he acted in John Waters groundbreaking film Hairspray. He produced the first and much talked about transmedia experience Pandemic 1.0 at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011. A blending of screenings, live events, social gaming, data visualization, and mobile apps. This experience may change the way people perceive entertainment from a passive experience to an immersive and interactive one.

WETA Public Television and Classical 90.9 FM provides internship opportunities designed to help expand students' knowledge and experience in public media and compliment their studies. Working on the weekly national program, "Washington Week with Gwen Ifill", the intern will research national and international news stories, monitor and log live news events, log and archive video clips from past shows for use on the broadcast and on the web. They will also assist in the production of website updates, webchats and guest relations. The intern will also assist producers with script and rundown preparation and other control room duties during live broadcasts. This is an unpaid internship with a small travel stipend available. For more information about our internship program and to apply, visit our website: http://www.weta.org/about/careers/internships.

Internship with News for Beginners. News for Beginners is an English learning website that aims to provide news to students who are just beginning to learn English. It is a news papers for learners. The news articles are easy to read and provide real, current information about world events from people who live in different countries. We are looking for one or two students (or graduates) who are interested in journalism and social issues in their country and surrounding area. The selected applicant will write short articles about the current events that are happening in their country. The applicant must be: Able to speak English at an intermediate or advance level Located in the country about which they are writing. Interested in journalism, studying journalism, political science or related topics Able to carefully follow instructions via email Able to get regular access to the internet The selected applicant will be required to: Communicate with the Director of News for Beginners on a regular basis Submit one article per week about an important event, topic or issue happening in their country Applicants must submit: A resume (CV) A picture A cover letter explaining his/her interests, future ambitions and a brief explanation of the issues his or her country is dealing with at the moment. Internships are initially unpaid. However, we will start paying writers who are consistent, work well with us and produce good articles. All resumes should be submitted to nfb@newsforbeginners.com

GO-Science is a nonprofit regional science and technology center located in Greenville, NC that is in the process of opening a new facility in downtown Greenville to serve a 29 county region with hands-on educational programming in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We reach over 20,000 participants annually through over 19 core programs deployed by over 800 volunteers throughout the region. This internship position will focus on the working with both internal and external audiences to manage the corporate images, vision, and brand through a mixed methods approach to public relations that uses multiple channels for communications and feedback.

Looking for an opportunity to better understand todays business climate in relations to marketing? Experience the dynamic functions a Chamber of Commerce has to offer as it meets the needs of its business community. The Vernon Chamber of Commerce, located adjacent to downtown L.A., serves more than 1,400 businesses and works to promote a thriving, industrial community for the City of Vernon. The candidate for this part- time, internship position will assist Chamber staff with numerous activities in a busy office setting.

The Medical Tourism Association, the only international non-profit organization in the medical tourism industry is looking for an enthusiastic intern to contribute to the content development of our magazine and other social media channels. Responsibilities will include: Interviewing potential authors for the magazine Contributing to the writing for the news and educational content of the magazine and newsletters. Assisting in distribution databases, add new distribution contacts. Writing content for blogs and other social media channels. Applicants must be current students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree (juniors and seniors) or current graduate students Must demonstrate proficiency speaking and writing in the English language Good Good writing skills and the ability to recognize grammatical and factual errors. Relevant coursework or experience in a cross-format environment (text, video, photos, interactive/graphics, etc.) is highly desirable. Knowledge of online and social media news venues. Highly organized and attentive to detail; able to multi-task and manage projects as assigned. Self-starter with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. This is a paid internship with the ability to work remotely and coming to our offices at least twice a month. Please, send your resume to Cristina Cardona at: cristina@medicaltoursimcongress.com

Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to building global bridges locally by convening dialogue that fosters understanding, respect, and acceptance. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life interact with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of shared human values. Internship opportunities are available every quarter/semester for students who wish to participate in a learning environment where he or she will gain work experience for the future. The social media intern is essentially an intelligence gatherer for all of Niagaras social media platforms. He or she will work with the Director of the Communications to research topics and will post content related to Niagara events and international affairs.

Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to building global bridges locally by convening dialogue that fosters understanding, respect, and acceptance. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life interact with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of shared human values. The writing and reporting intern plays a big part in that mission by creating content that keeps our community informed and engaged outside of Niagara events. The writing and reporting intern has similar responsibilities as a reporter to an online newspaper. The writing and reporting intern will research content, interview contacts, and contribute to the development of Niagaras news site. He or she will work with the Director of the Communications to pitch ideas and will post content related to Niagara events and international affairs. Interns are also responsible for helping with writing press releases and other PR assignments.

PLEASE APPLY HERE: http://jobsco.re/10exuJ2 Goddess Connections is looking for smart, diligent and enthusiastic Journalism Interns for 2013 to work on our online publications for women. Journalism interns will work in a variety of areas throughout the editorial department, including features, health, women in business, gender issues, dating, relationships, parenting, fashion, beauty, books, music, food, technology, politics, money and markets. An established online controversial womens magazine publisher located in the media capital of Toronto, Canada is seeking bright journalism students to work in-house (with virtual access) to prepare features and content for our online platforms. We look for interns with strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills. The best are quick studies who can work independently, but know when to ask questions. It helps to be detail oriented and dogged about accuracy. On a daily basis, interns will also be involved in providing research and reporting for features, gathering data for graphics and fact-checking, as well as actively participating in planning and story pitch meetings. Finally adhereing to an editorial calendar and meeting deadlines is paramount to success in the internship. Previous business, health / fitness, relationships, beauty / fashion reporting experience is not a requirement, but interest in women's issues, the female perspective and content for women is.

Ply Gem Siding Group, a member of the Ply Gem family, is currently searching for a Marketing Intern to assist in the daily functions of communications and marketing. This position will be located at our office in Kansas City, Missouri near the Crown Center area.