This webpage serves as a resource for C&IS students to search for internships in communication and media. The job postings are intended for all undergraduate majors and are for internships located in the state, region and internationally. No representations are made about the job postings included on this site. Advertisement of these job postings should not be interpreted as an endorsement or otherwise encouragement for students to apply for positions. Students bear the burden of researching all employers, and terms of employment, before responding to the job postings.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Founded in 1970, STYLE Advertising is a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm located in Birmingham, Ala., and remains the oldest agency in Alabama still operating under the same name for more than 40 years. We seek to inspire, spark conversations and tell client stories. Want to join us? Internship positions with our public relations and social media department are available for recent graduates or current students of public relations, marketing or communication programs for fall 2018. Internships last August to December 2018.
STYLE’s ideal intern is professional, innovative and a self-starter with a strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, creativity, ambition and a strong work ethic. An interest in public relations and social media is a must, along with strong writing skills and knowledge of our favorite language – AP style. (Oxford comma lovers need not apply.) An understanding of and experience with social media outlets and management systems such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest and the role it can play in a business’ marketing strategy is key.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter, along with links to personal social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr or a blog) and 1-3 writing samples, to Katie Beck at kbeck@styleadvertising.com. Article and press release samples from class projects or assignments are great!
Crimson Tide Productions is seeking graphic design interns to create quality content for all 20 athletic teams at UA. This paid internship includes both print and digital works that will be featured on a variety of different platforms.
Location of internship: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Internship start date: September, 2018
Internship end date: May, 2019
Skills required for this position:
To apply for this posting, email your resume and portfolio (or link to portfolio) to ctp@ia.ua.edu.
The Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network is a web development intern to improve their WordPress website, cbscout.net and manage and optimize their internal database. Applicants with knowledge of WordPress and SQL will be preferred. This paid internship will work directly under CBSN CEO, Justin Volman, at the UA Entrepreneurship Institute in Tuscaloosa.
Start date: Approximately September 1, 2018
End date: Approximately May 1, 2019
Specific skills required for this position:
To apply for this posting, email your resume to Benjamin Rydecki.
Application deadline: August 24, 2018.
The Sox Stop is an apparel company specializing in the art of custom socks and partnering with teams, schools and professional athletes to create business relationships with sponsored apparel. Under the direction of the staff, the intern(s) will learn valuable lessons and skills in the form of creative design, marketing and advertising, communication, and writing to help in their field of degree. There are 3 unpaid intern positions available. 2 interns will focus on advertising, marketing and communication, and 1 intern will specialize in graphic design.
Location of Internship: Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Start Date: September 3, 2018
End Date: December 14, 2018
Advertising, marketing and communication interns.
Preferred skills and daily tasks include:
Graphic design intern.
Preferred skills and daily tasks include:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Travis Bligh. Reference “Internship Application” and which position you are applying for, i.e. Advertising, Marketing and Communication, or Graphic Design). Applications will be viewed daily and will be accepted throughout the semester until positions filled.
The Red Cross is seeking (up to) five student interns to be on a blood drive committee this academic year in a paid internship. The primary responsibility of student interns is recruiting blood donors, educating sponsor groups, marketing blood drives and volunteering at drives.
The committee will be an official organization with the University and will require 3-5 hours of work/service per week. Each student on the committee will receive $500 toward tuition or a book scholarship, a letter of recommendation from the Red Cross’ Director of Donor Recruitment and a graduation cord.
To apply, download this form and email to Elizabeth Peelen. For more information on this program, click here.
Application deadline: August 24.
Video Production Intern for Outdoors Show
We are looking for video production intern(s) with an interest in outdoors, hunting and wildlife preservation and management to contribute our show’s production and development. You will have the opportunity to shoot, edit and offer ideas for projects that will be promoted in our on-line channels. In addition to the Outdoors show you will be able to contribute to our on-going Automotive Service Industry video content.
Skills Required:
About our Company:
M5™ Management Services, Inc. is a performance improvement coaching firm that specializes in advancing fixed operations of auto dealerships around the world. Our goal is to be positioned as our Retail Dealer and OEM/Corporate clients’ vendor of choice when they require services. Our website www.m5ms.com, is a great venue to view our company’s goals, objectives, and philosophy in serving our clients. One of our main goals is providing state-of-the-industry ideas and techniques enabling our clients to advance their level of performance in fixed operations.
Our Philosophy:
Location:
In office, On Location and Remote
Apply HERE.
Multimedia Services currently has an opening for an unpaid internship that involves working with the award winning television series, Discovering Alabama.
The ideal candidates will have availability for either of two daily shifts (9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm) , Monday through Thursday. We would like you to be able to work 2 shifts per week.
The internship involves Digital Asset Management of clips and back catalog, captioning, and other standard editing duties. It is a working television show, so superb organizational skills, and the ability to pay attention to detail are must have qualities for this position.
There may be additional opportunities for small editing and on set opportunities.
Previous knowledge/experience with Microsoft Excel is necessary. Experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud programs (specifically Adobe Bridge, and Premiere Pro) is a plus.
To set up an interview contact:
Zachary Travis
Discovering Alabama
The Communications Bureau is responsible for sharing the Agency’s story through public education, media, training seminars, social media, preparedness events, and community meetings and assists the Executive Office of the Mayor in the coordination of crisis communications during emergencies. Successful candidates will be expected to work in the following capacities: assist the Communications Bureau with its social media efforts (producing content and measuring results for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), work with HSEMA’s Community Outreach Team to plan and coordinate outreach events for District residents; assist the Communications Bureau Chief with research on emergency preparedness communication best practices; write content for websites and additional emergency preparedness products for public distribution; and assist with additional administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
A. Must be proficient in using digital marketing tools (social media platforms, content management system) and demonstrate ability to offer recommendations based on digital and social media analytics
B. Demonstrated interest in emergency management and homeland security issues
C. Excellent written and oral communications skills required (must be able communicate specific, sometimes complex ideas to supervisors and District residents)
D. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
E. Bilingual or American Sign Language fluent applicants will receive particular consideration
To apply for this internship or view more, visit Handshake.
Digital Marketing and Social Media Intern
Marketing – Birmingham, Alabama
Digital Marketing & Social Media Internship
The Digital Marketing & Copywriter Intern is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day activities of client digital marketing operations.
Overview
Assist Digital Marketing and Account Services teams with gathering information and executing setup tasks for digital marketing accounts
Assist in developing content for websites and social media
Campaign and account auditing
Communicate and collaborate with team and management on goals, project development, timelines, and results
Keep pace with SEO, paid search, search engines, social media and digital marketing industry trends and developments.
Professional Competencies
Enthusiasm for writing and digital marketing
Outstanding ability to think creatively, and to identify and resolve problems
Attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere
Ability to clearly and effectively articulate thoughts and points
Ability to learn new industries and new business types quickly and can apply this knowledge to digital marketing initiatives and achieving client goals
High level of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation
Excellent analytical, organizational, project management and time management skills
Professional Skills & Qualifications
Junior or Senior in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Advertising
Proficiency in Google Documents, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Previous internship or writing experience a plus
Experience working with popular platforms (AdWords, Facebook Advertising) a plus
20-30 hours per week
Apply at https://zeekeehr.bamboohr.com/jobs.
About Highwire PR
Enter Highwire Public Relations™— a modern high tech communications agency designed for disruptive companies. Our roots in journalism and Silicon Valley give us the drive, imagination and experience to create meaningful business results through smart communications programs.
You may be a Highwire Walker if you want to …
Work on business that excites you.
Become an extension of your clients teams to accomplish great things together.
Be part of a culture of transparency, respect, encouragement and celebration.
Apply your understanding of a changing media and influencer landscape in order to create storylines that have a life longer than a date of launch or news announcement.
Highwire Perks:
— Competitive salary
— Profit sharing
— Merit-based bonuses and promotions
— Excellent vacation policy including 3 weeks vacation plus office closure between Christmas and New Years
— 401K match
— Full medical and dental benefits
— Summer hours
— Work from home
— Regular Highwire social events
— Dedicated training at all levels including writing seminars, coaching, professional development courses and an agency commitment to invest in ongoing growth for our team
Apply for postgraduate internship openings at http://www.highwirepr.com/about/work-for-us/.
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