You guys are famous!

Well, at least you’re getting some pub in a well-respected blog. Check it out here!

Paid summer internship!

MINNEAPOLIS SUMMER INTERNSHIP
The Star Tribune newsroom offers paid, 10-week summer internships, targeting undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers as reporters, copy editors, photographers, graphic artists and designers.

Most successful applicants have completed their junior year in college and have done an internship at a smaller paper. Interns are paid the same as a first-year professional: $692 per week for summer 2011.

In recent years, the Tribune has hired several of its summer interns into professional-level jobs.

Apply by Dec. 1, 2010 for the summer 2011 program.

To learn more: http://www.startribunecompany.com/158

Dow Jones editing internship…deadline approaching!

If you are interested in taking the test, please get in touch with Prof. Sharon West ASAP. Info can be found here.

Conflict of interest/ethics violation

Journalists must be as transparent as possible. The latest example why is here.

Chance to meet Fox Sports/Big 10 Network reporter on Friday!

Charissa Thompson will be in The Lantern newsroom at 2:30 p.m. on Friday for an informal lecture with journalism students. Please let me know if you would like to attend.

Get paid to work in Washington, DC

Example of context/comparison with numbers

I saw on the news this morning that shares of Apple were trading above $300 each. I guess that was interesting. But when the reporter said that meant the company was so big that if it were a country, its economy would match that of South Africa….WOW!!!

Want extra credit??? Do this and let me know you did!

Research Participation Opportunity – Semester Transition
The School of Communication is requesting your help as we prepare for conversion to semesters. We will have focus group discussions of some issues involved in semester conversion, and would greatly appreciate your help with it. In addition, your instructor has agreed to provide extra credit for your participation.
If you would like to participate, we have the following times available for the noted concentrations/majors:
All focus groups will be held in Derby 3040:
Journalism Majors: Monday, Oct. 18, 11:00-12:00
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1:00-2:00

If you would like to participate, please email Chris Marshall (marshall.614@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Seasonal job opportunity…lemme know if interested

The Salvation Army in Central Ohio is hiring an intern to work a total of 50 hours between November 26 and December 24. Compensation is $10/hour plus mileage reimbursement.
Some weekend hours involved. Duties include:

• Assist w/ recording and editing digital video (Sony Vegas MovieMaker) for monthly Web video clips
• Design (Photoshop) printed materials for use by the Development Department
• Edit (InDesign) quarterly printed newsletter. Write occasional articles for printed newsletter and e-newsletter.
• Travel to Celebrity Red Kettle locations on weekdays and weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Talk with and express appreciation to the volunteer bell ringer.
• Take quality digital photos and digital video shorts of the bell ringers.
• Travel to other Christmas promotional events, such as Christmas Cheer, Adopt-a-Family, and other events.
• Take quality digital photos and digital video shorts of participants.
• Show sensitivity to opportunities to photograph clients who are willing. When not willing, take photos that do not reveal client’s identities.
• Obtain photo releases when possible.
• Upload and organize all photos and videos on external hard drive. Back up photos and videos on network drive.
• When requested, assist with publicity events
• When requested, craft Facebook and Twitter updates based on celebrity bell ringing and other events, in advance of the event and at or shortly after the event.
• Any other tasks as determined by the Community Relations Coordinator.
Qualifications:
• Photography portfolio or photography classes
• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign preferred. Proficiency in Sony Vegas video editing a plus.
• High School Diploma
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Must be able to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards.
• Faculty recommendations a plus.

Interested applicants should send their resume to
Alice Hohl, Community Relations Director
alice.hohl@use.salvationarmy.org or 614.437.2138.

Another internship opp…this one in FLA

http://www.tampabay.com/internships

The deadline to apply for News internships is November 1 (moved up from
Nov. 15). Deadline for Advertising and Marketing internships is Feb. 15. We
will be filling reporting positions and a couple of design positions (one
in news and one in Marketing) and Web Development and an Advertising
position as well. The students will find all the information they need at
the website.

This is a PAID internship.

Thanks for your help,
Nancy

Nancy Waclawek
Director of Corporate Giving
St. Petersburg Times
490 1st Ave. S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-893-8780
727-892-2257 FAX
waclawek@sptimes.com