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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.

Current Postings:

Tesla – Remote Digital Content Internship

Role Description

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around August or September 2021 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December/January) or into early Spring 2022 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing. 
Internship Programs at Tesla
The Internship Programs Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Instead of going on coffee runs and making copies, you’ll be seated at the table making critical decisions that will influence not only your team, but the overall achievement of Tesla’s mission.
Locations
  • Remote
About the Team
The Design Content team is responsible for defining and upholding the Tesla tone of voice within customer facing content – inclusive of web and outbound communications. This includes but is not limited to product content, regular customer communications and owner updates. The team decides how and where we speak to customers and owners – sharing the latest product changes, features and more.
What to Expect
  • This role will support the design content and copywriting team globally on emails, web and in-app messages.
  • This person will also be helping track the success of our content efforts via reporting on our analytics.
  • Additional responsibilities:
  • Write copy for customer-facing communications based on a brief or outline of requirements
  • Adhere to project deadlines and communicate milestones to project partners
  • Proof-read and edit drafted copy from internal teams
  • Investigate and validate copy for accuracy
  • Brainstorm creative and innovative ways to engage with customers and owners
  • Track and log content analytics
Requirements
Specific project assignments and required technical aptitude will vary:
  • Interest in technology and/or sustainability
  • Ability and comfort with delivering under tight timing constraints
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Excellent copywriting/editing skills
  • Working towards a degree in Communications, Journalism, Advertising or another related field currently
  • Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
  • Bonus: Experience writing for school newspaper

To apply, visit Handshake.

The YMCA of Tuscaloosa County is in search of a summer communication intern.

About the position: This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Builds the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s cause and impact. Develops and implements effective marketing and communication strategies. The internship is unpaid, however, you will receive a YMCA membership during your internship. You will also gain great experience working in the non-profit sector with one of the largest non-profit organizations in the nation.

Internship Dates: June 14 – August 1, 2021

Skills required:

  • Written, oral and interpersonal communication
  • Graphic design/digital art
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to take initiative

To apply, email your resume to Shane Reeves at sreeves@ymcatusc.org

The Communication Specialist (Social Media Coordinator for UA Admissions) position is responsible for writing, editing and distributing content to prospective UA students and their families via the Admissions social media platforms of Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and future platforms as needed. The position will be responsible for developing social media strategies to increase engagement with prospective students in alignment with UA’s brand guidelines. It requires day-to-day management of the social media sites, including publishing, monitoring, and answering comments and direct messages in a timely manner. The Communications Specialist will focus on creating and curating content that is compelling and engaging in both written and visual formats; staying up to date with social media trends; providing live coverage of campus events on various social media platforms; advising UA’s regional Admissions recruiters on best practices for social media, as well as providing feedback on those ancillary accounts as needed; collaborating with social media specialists of UA’s main accounts, creating a cohesive social media team under the Division of Strategic Communications.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or Advertising and one (1) year experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications; OR Master’s degree Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or Advertising. Related student or Graduate Assistant, Intern, or student oriented experience will be considered. To be considered student experience, it must be detailed in the employment section on the application.

This application will close on June 1.

For more information and to apply, visit the UA Job Search website listing.

Vandervoort Family Dentistry – Marketing and Social Media Director

Goal: assist in guiding and developing a marketing plan to increase our social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, Google, etc), develop a social media content calendar with help from our office staff, re-vamp our website, establish a brand that people recognize and respect, and market toward a targeted group of new patients in the greater Tuscaloosa area.

Compensation: variable depending on experience and performance, but somewhere between $15-25 per hour

Hours Worked: variable week to week, but likely 3-4 hours per week (maybe less starting out)

Responsibilities:

  • Develop a comprehensive annual marketing plan and submit a proposed budget
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram) – revamp and increase our presence and frequency of posting. Develop a content calendar for weekly posting.
  • Google – increased number of Google reviews and possibly work on SEO
  • Website – revamp and improve appearance, ease of use, content, etc.
  • Branding – help communicate our mission, vision, and core values to the greater Tuscaloosa are
  • Market toward a targeted group of new patients in the greater Tuscaloosa area using SEO and key words
  • Track ROI (return on investment) with our branding/marketing efforts

Skills Needed: Organizational skills, Communication skills, Punctual, Thorough understanding of social media platforms, Website development, Creative marketing and branding ideas

Contact Information: Website: www.vandervoortdentistry.com

William Vandervoort, DMD
Vandervoort Family Dentistry, P.C.
217 McFarland Circle North
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Office: (205) 345-7755
Cell: (256) 283-6090
Email: wmvandervoort@gmail.com

PR/JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITES

FOR NATIONAL COMPANY BASED IN HOOVER

 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Write media releases and content for company website. Work with seasoned marketing professionals who write great recommendations. Build your portfolio with examples from a national company. This in-person, paid internship is in Hoover. We understand academics comes first and are flexible in setting your work schedule. Internships are available throughout the year and we are looking for several positions. For consideration, email your resume, cover letter and writing samples to blang@lakehomes.com.

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW:  Lake Homes Realty is the nation’s largest lake-focused real estate company. The company provides full service, multi-state real estate brokerage services in 32 states. The website LakeHomes.com features 70,000 lake properties listed, totaling $30 billion, and has more than 6 million views annually. Inc. Magazine has ranked Lake Homes Realty as one of the fastest growing companies for the past four years.  www.lakehomes.com. The company is headquartered in Hoover on Valleydale Road near I-65.

The marketing team at Lake Homes Realty has worked for well-known local, regional, national, and international companies. These award-winning experts focus on marketing, advertising, public relations, video production, social media, and digital marketing. The company and its executives are well respected in the real estate industry and throughout the community.

INTERNSHIP CONTACT:  Bill Lang, Public Relations Specialist, blang@lakehomes.com; 205.218.3561

The Cullman Times, an award-winning daily newspaper in North Alabama, is seeking a news intern for summer 2021.

This is a paid position, working 3 days a week, 24 hours/week, for 10 weeks. Duties include writing stories, covering events and meetings, taking photos and editing content. This is an opportunity for a journalism student to learn the multi-faceted aspects of community newspapers while working with a group of experienced journalists.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Editor Amy Henderson at ahenderson@cullmantimes.com.

Are you ready for an exciting career in the sport industry!? In this role you will be working for both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL)! Inside Sales Associates are responsible for selling a wide range of ticket packages for both the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) and the New Orleans Saints (NFL). Products range from season tickets, luxury suites, group plans and possible sponsorship sales. This is an 8-12 month sales development program. Throughout this entry level program our focus will be centered around training and development as we are committed to crafting the sport industries next class of top level sales professionals.

For more information and to apply, head to: https://us60.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bensonenterprises/SITE/SAINTSPELSCAREERS/Posting/View/144

Angelic Branding Consulting is seeking creative interns! We are a brand development and consulting agency based in Huntsville, Alabama, but operating remotely. ABC has three (3) 10-week remote internships this summer (June – August). 

We’re seeking a:
Creative / Graphic Design Intern
Social Media Intern
Strategic Planning Intern

Details and how to apply: www.angelicbranding.com/intern

Hiring for internships and full-time positions in:

Creative – Design

Creative – Copy

Creative – Video/Editing

Social

Project Management (HUGE)

Strategy

Account Management

Reach out to Dannielle Boozer (dannielle.boozer@luckie.com). Find more information here: https://www.luckie.com/careers/.

More Resources:

UA Career Center - The UA Career Center partners with students as they explore possibilities, develop skills and connect with opportunities. Log on to Crimson Careers to review additional internships and full-time employment opportunities.

Industry Immersion - Consider an Industry Immersion trip to visit a city of interest and network with industry professionals over three days and four nights.

If you are seeking course credit for your internships, please contact the Internship Coordinator for your major to make these arrangements prior to the term in which your internship will begin: