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Sundress Publications Editorial Internship

Application Deadline
December 1, 2016

About Sundress Publications
Sundress Publications is an entirely volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit publishing collective founded in 2000 that hosts a variety of online journals and publishes chapbooks, full-length collections, and literary anthologies in both print and digital formats. Sundress also publishes the annual Best of the Net Anthology, celebrating the best work published online, and the Gone Dark Archives, preserving online journals that have reached the end of their run.

About the Internship
The editorial internship position will run from January to May, 2017 with a chance to be renewed for summer. The editorial intern’s responsibilities can include writing press releases, composing blogs, proofreading manuscripts, helping to run social media sites (Facebook, WordPress, etc.), collating editorial data, and more. The intern may also be responsible for assisting with researching grant opportunities, writing copy, conducting interviews with Sundress authors, and promoting our catalog of titles.

While this is an unpaid internship, all interns will gain real-world experience in the ins and outs of independent publishing with a nationally recognized press while creating a portfolio of work for future employment opportunities. Interns will also be able to attend all workshops at the Sundress Academy for the Arts at cost.

*Applicants are welcome to telecommunicate and therefore are not restricted to living in the Knoxville area.

Preferred qualifications

  • A keen eye for proof-reading
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Knowledge of contemporary literature a plus

To Apply
Please send a resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position to the Staff Director, Jane Huffman at huffmanATsundresspublicationsDOTcom. Applications are due by December 1st, 2016.

For More Info
Visit our website at www.sundresspublications.com.

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Dzanc Books Marketing Internship

Deadline

Rolling

Qualifications/Expectations

  •  A commitment to work fifteen to twenty-five hours per week.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
  • Skill in coordinating and completing both special projects, and routine tasks.
  • Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office and database management.
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
  • A passion for publishing and a knowledge of contemporary literature and Dzanc titles (preferred).

Duties

  • Assisting with promoting nation-wide events.
  • Assisting with tracking, formatting and archiving of book reviews and other media.
  • Assisting with on-line promotional initiatives.
  • Assisting in the production of advertisements, press releases, and promotional materials.
  • Assisting with mailings to media, consumers, booksellers, and other contacts.
  • Working with Marketing Director to track revenue and research additional sales outlets.

To Apply

Email a cover letter explaining your interest in obtaining a Dzanc Internship, and which specific internship you are interested in, along with your resume (attached MS Word Document) and the name and email addresses of at least two references that we can contact. Send email to intern@dzancbooks.org.

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Dzanc Books Editorial Internship

Deadline
Rolling deadline

Qualifications/Expectations

  • A commitment to work fifteen to twenty-five hours per week.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Undergraduate experience in English or a related field.
  • Knowledge about and passion for the contemporary publishing industry (preferred).
  • Knowledge of contemporary literature, including Dzanc titles (preferred).

Duties

  • Reading, evaluating and reporting on fiction, and nonfiction submissions.
  • Replying to author submissions and questions.
  • Seeking out promising new authors by reading print and online journals, blogs, etc.
  • Working on special projects as needed.

To Apply
Email a cover letter explaining your interest in obtaining a Dzanc Internship, and which specific internship you are interested in, along with your resume (attached MS Word Document) and the name and email addresses of at least two references that we can contact. Send email to intern@dzancbooks.org.

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Public Service Fellows Internship Program

Deadline
Monday, October 31, 2016

Eligibility
Applicants must be undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates with

  • A commitment to public service;
  • Strong written and oral communication;
  • Analytical thinking; and
  • An ability to work well in teams.

Internship Options

Compensation
Fellows receive the following compensation:

  • Full time fellows with an undergraduate or graduate degree will receive $1000 per month
  • Full time fellows who are currently undergraduate students will receive $800 per month
  • Part time fellow compensation will be pro-rated accordingly

To Apply
Select one internship option listed above and follow application instructions.

Questions
For more information about the Public Service Fellows internship program or for questions about your application, please contact:
Amanda Blatnik, Caleb Campbell, Victoria Eick
Program Coordinators
(202) 775-9111
fellows@ourpublicservice.org

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Pittsburgh Film Office Internship

Application Deadline
November 4, 2016

Eligibility
Must be majoring in Business, Marketing, Communications, Film Studies, Public Relations, Arts Management, English/Journalism, Media Arts, Government Affairs, and/or Computer/Information Science

Primary function
To provide administrative support for non-profit economic development agency promoting the Southwestern PA region to the film industry

Skills
Computer literacy, organizational capabilities, initiative, telephone experience

Duties

  • Field incoming phone calls.
  • Follow-through with requests for information on Pittsburgh.
  • Scan digital photos and assist in maintenance of location photograph filing system.
  • Read daily newspapers and trade magazines for articles for clipping report, PFO board books, and assist in development calls to production companies.
  • Make deliveries to production offices, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including assistance with fundraising events.

Project
Each intern will work together with Film Office staff to determine an individual project to be completed upon the end of the term. Interns will have time during internship hours to complete the project.  Some examples of past projects are: design door-hanger brochure to be distributed throughout communities in which filming is taking place; design of the marketing packet, complete a 15 city/four year comparison on the film industry, web site development, surveys of production industry, develop silent auction for fundraising event, etc.

Schedule
To be determined by intern coordinator, looking for a minimum of 12-15 hours per week for a minimum of three months. Negotiable.

Course Credit
Student must receive college credit for internship

To Apply
Email Cover Letter and Resume to:
Assistant Director Lisa Smith-Reed
lsmith@pghfilm.org
Phone: 412-261-2744
Fax: 412-471-7317

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Film Studies Intern

Application Deadline
Friday, October 28, 2016

Eligibility
Applicants must be English majors or minors in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) with an interest in film and/or marketing campaign development and execution.

Duties
The Film Studies Intern will undertake the following writing-intensive tasks:

  • Solicit film-showing suggestions from undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Schedule, promote, and create attendance vouchers for these film showings
  • Identify and promote film showings from other instructors and programs around campus.
  • Help schedule and find funding (internal and external) for bringing guest artists and speakers to campus.
  • Promote English department film studies courses.
  • Improve and maintain a film, tv, video game blog.
  • Promote/solicit reader response to blog.

To Apply
Email internship coordinator, Dr. Oriana Gatta (ogatta@iup.edu), a 3-5 paragraph explanation of your skills and expertise related to internship duties listed above.

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Communications Officer, Indiana County Football Club

Application Deadline
Friday, October 28, 2016

Eligibility
English Majors and minors with an interest in editing and publishing, sports, and local community organizations and a minimum 3.0 GPA. (*Applicants who do not meet these requirements are also welcome to contact the coordinator with their qualifications.)

Duties
Intern will serve as Communications Officer for Indiana County Football Club, a local soccer organization whose mission is to develop, support, and promote organized soccer and to foster local soccer culture for players and coaches of all ages in the Indiana County community. The intern will engage in a variety of activities throughout the semester, including:

  • Creating and serving a Editor in Chief of an ICFC newsletter (including reporting, writing, editing, and layout)
  • Researching and writing press releases on ICFC activities
  • Writing and updating website content
  • Writing and designing various promotional materials, camp brochures, etc.
  • Social media content creation and curation
  • Participation in ICFC board meetings
  • Attendance at ICFC events

Objectives
The ICFC Intern will be given opportunities to develop and hone the following skills:

  • Professional writing
  • Reporting
  • Editing
  • Design and layout
  • Marketing
  • Social media
  • Networking

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Interest in sports and Indiana community
  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn publishing software
  • Facility with social media
  • Willingness to attend events, conduct interviews, and network

To Apply
Email internship coordinator, Dr. Oriana Gatta (ogatta@iup.edu), a 3-5 paragraph explanation of your skills and expertise related to internship duties, objectives, and preferred qualifications listed above.

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Lit Studies Intern

Application Deadline
Friday, October 28, 2016

Eligibility
English majors and minors who are in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA).

Duties

  • Work with faculty to establish a Lit Studies web page to promote the program and individual courses.
  • Organize a blog, facebook page, and twitter account to promote discussion about favorite books and writers, other possible events, or ask questions.
    Work with the English Club to provide club’s focus.
  • Work to organize casual meetings with published writers.
  • Attend lit nights organized by EGO.
  • Organize group attendance at IUP Theater
  • Work to invite guest writers or scholars to campus.
  • Share ideas for preferred course content.

To Apply
Email internship coordinator, Dr. Oriana Gatta (ogatta@iup.edu), a 3-5 paragraph explanation of your skills and expertise related to internship duties listed above.

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Social Justice Intern

Application Deadline
Rolling
Overview
The Thomas Merton Center seeks interns to support our work organizing for peace, human rights, and economic, environmental, and racial justice. Since 1972, we have served as a resource center for grassroots activists in Pittsburgh. We’re a member-funded organization working for radical change. Learn more about our work at thomasmertoncenter.org.
Various projects to get involved in: School of the Americas Watch, Anti-War/Anti-Drone Committee, Environmental Justice, mapping the power elite in Pittsburgh, Fight for Lifers West, Stop Sexual Assault in the Military and so many more!
To Apply

Complete this form: http://thomasmertoncenter.org/get-active/intern-inquiry/

Questions?
Contact intern coordinator Gabe McMorland with any questions at  Gabriel@thomasmertoncenter.org or 412.719.3424.
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Red Flag Poetry Intern

Application Deadline
Friday, October 28, 2016

Eligibility
Applicants must be 1) English majors or minors with 2) an interest in poetry, editing, and social media promotion who have 3) a minimum 3.0 GPA. (Applicants who do not meet these requirements are also welcome to contact the coordinator with their qualifications.)

Duties

  • Coordinate and moderate social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Soundcloud)
  • Regularly update RedFlagPoetry.com and Redflagpress.weebly.com blog pages
  • Assist with marketing, advertising, and promotion for Red Flag Poetry and Red Flag Press
  • Organize and update event calendar
  • Manage flow of submissions to Red Flag Poetry
  • Process and invoice new subscriptions to Red Flag Poetry
  • Copyedit poems for Red Flag Poetry Express and Red Flag Poetry postcards
  • Help prepare Red Flag Press editions
  • Aid in the general expansion of Red Flag’s readership

For More Information re: Red Flag Poetry
Please see redflagpoetry.com or redflagpress.weebly.com.

How to Apply
Email internship coordinator, Dr. Oriana Gatta (ogatta@iup.edu), a 3-5 paragraph explanation of your skills and expertise related to internship duties listed above.