May 8, 2008

CA is looking for individuals to join an team dedicated to help determine the wildland fire hazards around the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina. By gathering information, educating the public and providing public awareness, teams will be able to assist communities and facilitate meetings to present and recommend future mitigation projects. Be a part of making changes to help those communities at risk from wild land fires. Learn about fire ecology, fire behavior, interact with community and state officials, and provide valuable feedback.Candidates should have an interest in helping local communities and fire mitigation. Living allowance, housing, travel grant, and Americorps education award will all be provided. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Nikki Royce at nroyce@thesca.org and reference the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Team (5743).

http://www.thesca.org/?option=com_content&task=view&id=183&Itemid=813&mode=showDetails&positionId=5743>

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May 8, 2008

INTERNSHIP OPPORUNITY AVAILABLE
The Rivals.com network has multiple opportunities for journalism interns.
Rivals.com offers a unique opportunity to work in the competitive world of sports news while providing valuable real-world experience through interviewing, local team and game coverage, and developing contacts through networking. Candidates should be journalism or communications majors and have an interest in sports. The position will reward the chosen candidates with internship credit hours, a strong resume, as well as potential opportunities beyond the completion of the internship. The schedule is flexible.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
•    Three original content items per week
•    Message board discussion with community fans visiting the site
•    Providing team, player, and recruiting coverage

Additional Qualifications
•    Major in journalism or communications
•    A basic knowledge of HTML
•    Written and oral communications skills
•    Self-motivation
•    Ability to develop and cultivate working relationships

About Rivals.com:

Widely respected throughout the national media Rivals.com is the online leader for college and high school athletics as well as recruiting coverage.  The most recent release of comScore Media Metrics revealed that Rivals.com is now the 6th largest sports destination on the internet besting sites such as CBSSports.com, SI.com, MLB.com and NBA.com.  In tallying more the 6 million unique visitors in the first two months of 2008 shows that Rivals.com is on pace for what should be a record breaking year.

To apply please send a resume and two writing examples to DJackson@Rivals.com.

Or Mail:

Rivals.com
c/o Dallas Jackson
10 Cadillac Drive Suite 400
Brentwood, TN 37027

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May 5, 2008

CAROLINAS COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION Call for Student Papers
for 2008 ANNUAL CONVENTION, Friday, October 3—Saturday 4, 2008
Columbia, S.C.
Click here for more information (Word document)

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May 1, 2008

Summer Writing / Editing Intern

Gefen Productions has over 25 years of experience in trend reporting for the furniture and home industries and is taking that knowledge and expertise to the web in a dynamic site, TheHome.com. We are currently seeking an entry-level writer and editor to manage content for the site.  The position will work closely with our web & marketing coordinator to create editorial calendars, build content and edit contributing works. This position is a part time internship for summer 2008, with the opportunity for full-time employment in the fall of 2008. 

Qualifications:
Degree in journalism, English, communications or related field; experience and  interest in writing for editorial or magazine-style publications; Strong interviewing skills and ghost-writing capabilities; excellent organizational and time management skills;Ability to work under tight deadlines; Candidates with interest in home décor, design, fashion and home improvement preferred;2008 Graduates preferred, but will consider other applicants

This is a paid internship.
Start date:  As soon as possible (May 2008)
End date:  August 2008, or internship has the potential for full time employment in fall 2008. 

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and writing samples to Chrissy Freeman, chrissy@gefenproductions.com by May 15, 2008

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May 1, 2008

Summer internshipsfor FOX News Channel in Washington,DC have closed but they areaccepting resumes for the Fall 08 and Spring 09. Fox News Channel offers internships in the Summer, Fall and Winter terms. The internships pay $10 per day and the student can work as many days as they are available and make the shifts flexible to accommodate their schedules. We have interns assigned to work on FOX News Sunday, Special Report with Brit Hume, Weekend Live!on the assignment desk, in the newsroom, working out in the field with crews and working in transmission. Several of our interns have returned to work full or part-time at Fox News Channel. Please email our internship director Heather Dahl at heather.dahl@foxnews.com. She will be happy to forward our internship packet to you.

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May 1, 2008

Internship available for the WBTV Sports department. This is not a paid internship and must be used for school credit purposes only. The amount of credits determines the hours that the internship will entail each week. Internships last one school semster. Interns have the opportunity to cover various sporting events including golf, baseball, hockey, football, basketball, NASCAR and other events in the community. Interns are responsible for helping with the daily production of shows, learning how to conduct interviews, how to properly set up and take down equpiment in the field, master editing systems to tell a story through use of video, understanding the basics of photography and camera operations, writing scripts and how to produce a show. Interns will be given the opportunity to discover many different aspects including but not limited to: reporting, anchoring, editing, writing and producing. The internship will require some work on the week as well as on weekends, when the majority of sporting events occur. 

E-mail: Danielle Trotta at dtrotta@wbtv.com
Call: 704-374-3711 and ask for Danielle.

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April 14, 2008

April 10, 2008

The following messages for this date are from the Student Organization Center:

The Hillary Clinton for President Campaign is in the Greenville Area! Join in on the adventures of working as an intern on a presidential campaign.The Hillary Clinton campaign is looking for smart, operational college students and recent college grads to take on the challenges of a fast-paced presidential campaign. We are especially looking for excited candidates in Pitt, Beaufort, Hyde, Washington, and Martin counties with strong ties to the community. Make your vote count on May 6. Send your resumes to Greenville4HRC@gmail.com, or call us at: (915) 217-5711.
All available positions are unpaid.
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Volunteer Opportunities, Saturday, April 17–20
Ronald McDonald Golf Tournament (various shifts, Brook Valley Country Club)
Contact: Cathy Ahlschlager, 847-9131 or rhmcathy@suddenlinkmail.com
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Special Events:  Check out the special events on www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/volunteer/calendar.cfm. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to make these events a success. Please consider volunteering for one!
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The Rotaract Club at East Carolina University is proud to announce its first annual Etiquette Dinner, Success in Any Setting: Enhancing Your Employment Opportunities, April 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ironwood Country Club in Greenville. Registration will begin at 4:45 p.m. We would be honored to have you and the members of your organization to attend and share in this exciting event.  The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for East Carolina University students to network and interact with area business and community leaders in a social setting. Several guest speakers from local business and industry will also be featured. To ensure a reservation, students can purchase tickets in Bate 3203 until April 15 or until sold out. There will be limited seating, so it is vital to purchase your ticket early.

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April 6, 2008

Summer Internship: 30 hours per week with some flexibility for early mornings and evenings. The person will help run our events, distribute information, help organize our 4^th of July Parade, and write press releases. If they have experience, some minor web site updating will be part of the position. Additionally, the person must have a valid driver’s license and a car. The position would be between around $10-12 per hour. This position could carry on throughout the year at a reduced amount of hours as well. The title would be PR/Special Events Intern. 

Contact: Kathy McCullough-Testa, Public Relations/Special Events Coordinator
Town of Duck, PO Box 8369, Duck, N.C. 27949
Phone:  (252) 255-1234
Town Events Line:  (252) 255-1286
E-Mail: kmcculloughtesta@townofduck.com
click here for a flyer with more information (PDF format)

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April 4, 2008

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival has announced the line-up of Panels and Workshops for the 11^th annual Festival April 3–6 in downtown Durham. The programming will include seven panels and workshops. Topics will range from the current state of the documentary film business, to outreach about the Iraq war and an extension of the "Migrations" curated series.

Recognized as the premier documentary film festival in the United States by both The New York Times and indieWIRE, Full Frame is an arena for documentary filmmakers to showcase their work theatrically in an environment that stimulates conversation and community between filmmakers, industry executives and the general public.  For more information on attending the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, visit www.fullframefest.org.

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April 1, 2008

Call for Abstracts

New Abstract Submission Deadline – Friday, April 18, 2008

2^nd Annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media

August 12 – 14, 2008

Omni Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Sponsored by:
National Center for Health Marketing,Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service and Office of Enterprise Communication, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Cancer Institute and National Public Health Information Coalition

Abstract Submissions will be accepted beginning Tuesday, March 25, 2008 with a submission deadline of April 18, 2008.

• Provide an environment to present findings and recommendations from health marketing, communication and media research.
• Present best practices of health communication, marketing and media as applied to public health programs.
• Offer participants an opportunity to network as well as promote information sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration within the health communication, marketing and media community
• Advance the fields of health marketing and health communication.

• The role of health communication and marketing in behavior change
• Building partnerships
• Engaging special populations
• New frontiers in public health, health communication, marketing and media technologies
• Evaluation of health marketing programs
• Addressing health disparities
• Building distribution channels for public health services and products
• Translating research and disseminating evidence-based public health programs.

·         The following abstract template should be used to guide submissions:

Learning Objective(s), Background, Objective(s), Method(s), Result(s), Conclusion(s)

·         In total, the abstract text (excluding learning objectives) must contain no more than 500 words. No more than two (2) images, charts, or tables are allowed.

·         Only one presenter will be allowed per accepted abstract. Please provide: name, degrees, job title and mailing address, email address, phone number, fax number and organization.

·         For all other authors you need only to provide name and email address.

Submissions addressing one of the abstract topics or other topics related tohealth communication,  marketing and media will be evaluated on the following criteria:

·         Significance of research or practice question(s), appropriateness of methods, contribution to health marketing knowledge

April 1, 2008

PAID FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

For graduate-level and extraordinary undergraduate candidates. This is a working, funded,
one-year fellowship which will put the recipient at the center of an experiment in sustainable, local online news and community services. The location is one of the most intellectual small towns in American—less than an hour from downtown Minneapolis. While the fellowship will end after a year, a regular job either in Northfield or at another
Representative Journalism location may become available. Questions? Call Len Witt at Kennesaw. The Media Giraffe Project/Journalism That Matters collaborative are helping administer the grant which is funding this fellowship.

For more details, please download:
http://www.mediagiraffe.org/jtm/fellowship.pdf

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April 1, 2008

Student Internships

ECU’s Renaissance Computing Institute (Renci) Engagement Center is currently seeking interns to work on developing several video productions related to Center research projects. These internships are open to undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate students.

Renci at ECU provides internships on a semesterly basis that may be renewed for subsequent semesters. Numbers of hours per semester and rates of pay will be determined in collaboration with prospective intern’s internship director or director of graduate students. Internships may be available in the following areas for summer 1 2008, fall 2008, and spring 2009: outreach project support (including community outreach and K-12 outreach), Website development and maintenance, publication support, multi-media project support, technology support, database development.

To apply, submit a one-page letter of interest that includes a description of your skills and interests and two references (teachers and/or advisors) by e-mail to Dr. Donna Kain (kaind@ecu.edu), Director of Outreach

Our mission isto support research and outreach that improves understanding of the interaction between physical, biological, and human processes in North Carolina’s Coastal Region especially as the processes relate to coastal disasters.

Visit our website at www.ecu.edu/renci
 

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March 27, 2008

CBS News reporter Byron Pitts will speak at ECU on April 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. in Hendrix. Click here to download PDF flyer for more information.

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March 19, 2008

Internships: WUNC Radio is accepting applications for internships. The station is interested in aspiring radio journalists and students who are familiar with public radio and would like to give it a try. The station offers three internships: 

News Intern: Works with the WUNC News staff on newscasts covering North Carolina.  Write broadcast copy; gather and edit newscast tape; attend and cover press conferences and other news events; conduct research for news stories and series; perform other administrative tasks. Requires good writing, technical and computer skills.  Works out of our Durham office at the American Tobacco Historic District (opposite the Durham Bulls Athletic Park). 

“The State of Things” Intern:  Works with the staff of “The State of Things,” a noon-time show covering North Carolina people and issues. Search for ideas for segments, shows and series; conduct research for segments, shows and series; book guest; write scripts; gather vox tape; find and prepare clips for broadcast; perform other administrative tasks. Requires good writing, technical and computer skills. Works out of our Durham office at the American Tobacco Historic District (opposite the Durham Bulls Athletic Park). 

“The Story” Intern:  Works with the staff of “The Story with Dick Gordon,” a national show produced at WUNC. Conduct research; edit audio; find and book guests; conduct phone pre-interviews; schedule studio time; find archival tape; perform other administrative tasks.  Requires good writing, technical and computer skills. Works out of our Chapel Hill office near the Friday Center.

These opportunities are open to graduate and undergraduate students. Internships are available throughout the year and generally last for one semester, beginning in January, May and September. The internships are unpaid.

To apply, please mail or e-mail a resume, references, and a letter stating why you are interested in public radio journalism and what you want to learn from the internship.  Please indicate if you have a preference for a specific internship.  Send to:
Jerry Howerton, Human Resources, North Carolina Public Radio – WUNC, 120 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27517      
Application deadlines:
Spring internship:  December 1
Summer internship:  April 1
Fall internship:  August 1

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
120 FRIDAY CENTER DRIVE, CHAPEL HILL,  NC  27517   .  919 966-5454  .   WUNC@WUNC.ORG

91.5 FM CHAPEL HILL     88.9FM MANTEO     90.9FM ROCKY MOUNT

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March 19, 2008

National Public Radio (NPR) and North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC are once again sponsoring a radio journalism-training project for college students in the central North Carolina area. The project is part of NPR's series of "Next Generation Radio" journalism training projects that are held across the country. We are looking for student journalists to serve as reporters for a five day intensive "boot-camp" May 12-16. Each participant will conceive, develop, report and produce stories for broadcast on NPR's next generation radio web site (http://www.npr.org/nextgen) and WUNC's web site (http://wunc.org/programs/news/nextgen).
     The competitively selected participants will work under the guidance of professional journalists from NPR and WUNC. Those selected must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, or have graduated from such a school within one year. They must also have no more than three years of journalism experience. That experience can come in the form of radio, television, print and online. In other words, you DO NOT need to have radio experience. The selected students must be at least 18 years of age.
     Interested in applying? You must submit the following items NO LATER THAN April 16 in order to receive consideration:
     (1) An updated resume complete with work history and all your contact information.
     (2) A CD or tape of news, features, or interviews that exemplify your best work.
     (3) If have a print background, please submit a portfolio of your best work.
     (4) A brief one-page cover letter that includes a description of your interest in pursuing a career in journalism.
     (5) Two written "story pitches" of ideas that you would like to report on. If selected, the story you work on will be done in Chapel Hill at WUNC's studios and will be between 4 to 5 minutes long. 
     (6) Please include a photocopy of your valid student ID.
Send your materials to: Brent Wolfe, Project Manager, WUNC's Next Generation Radio
324 Blackwell Street, Suite 600, Durham, NC  27701-3600

Only five students will be selected for this opportunity. Application information
is available on WUNC and NPR's web sites. For more information about this project send an e-mail to: bwolfe@wunc.org 

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March 18, 2008

FOUR Scholarship Opportunities Available to Communication Majors!

Applications due in Joyner East 102 by 5pm, April 1.

School of Communication Scholarship ($1000)
Eligibility – Undergraduate and Graduate Communication Majors

The David B. Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund ($1000)
Eligibility – Journalism & Media Production Majors

The Lester C. and Alta M. Rees Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ($1000)
Eligibility – Out of State Journalism & Media Production Majors, Ranked in Top 10% of High School Graduating Class

Comm Crew Freshman Scholarship ($1000)
Eligibility – Incoming freshman admitted to the School of
Communication, Minimum 3.0 HS GPA
Application Materials
Please submit completed application, relevant work samples (i.e. scholarly papers, short films, news packages, press clippings, creative portfolio) and a 500 word essay detailing your future career plans and interest in the communication field.

Direct inquiries to Todd Fraley, Joyner East 106B, e-mail: fraleyt@ecu.edu or 328-2859

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March 18, 2008

CMPAC Internship Description – Summer 2008
(Fall 2008 Internships are also available — Fall application deadline is Aug. 1, 2008)

Summary: Access 21, the public access channel of Charlotte Mecklenburg, trains residents in television production, offers studio and editing facilities for the residents’ use, and allots channel time for the residents to cablecast their programs. The internship will consist of working in each of these areas along with some exposure to administrative and production work. (The intern will complete a promotional video over the course of the internship.)  Unable to offer any pay or stipend.

The successful candidate will have an interest in production as well as the concepts and philosophies of media communication. An ability to work with diverse people is imperative.  Familiarity with public access would be a benefit, but not a requirement.  A professional approach to the duties and position is required.  (Approx. 20 hours per week)

Access 21 Mission: To provide facilities and education that welcome and accommodate individuals to create and submit programming that expresses diverse opinions, talents, activities, and interests in the Charlotte metropolitan area through non-commercial open-access television.

Experience Gained: 
•    Training/teaching
•    Facility management
•    Studio camera
•    Floor Directing
•    Studio Lighting
•    Audio
•    Character Generator (Graphics)
•    Studio Directing
•    Editing
•    Playback programming
•    Customer service
            
Application Deadline: April 18, 2008
Send resume and letter to:
James Rossi                       
CMPAC Operations Manager                           
613 Calvert Street                   
Charlotte, NC 28208
www.tvaccess21.org
Fax: 704-377-8044
E-Mail: jrossi@cmpac.org
*Internship dates: June 2 through August 16. Start and End dates are somewhat flexible.

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March 18, 2008

Students can find nformation on Crispin Porter + Bogusky summer internship program on the company website below.  Please note that this is not a paid internship.

http://www.cpbgroup.com/internships.html

They can send their resumes to HR manager, Fern Bishop at: FBishop@cpbgroup.com

This would be a resume builder for anyone interested in the advertising field.

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March 18, 2008

The Office of Student Development in the Department of Athletics is currently in need of tutors capable of assisting students with a variety of communication courses ranging from 1001 to 4040. Tutors in this position would work one to three evenings per week in our COMM tutoring lab, which meets on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 7 and 9:30 p.m., in the Ward Sports Medicine Building. To be eligible for one of our tutor positions, students must be a sophomore or above with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Graduate students are encouraged to apply. Pay rate for undergrads is $7/hour, $10/hour for graduate students. To apply or receive more information in regards to these positions, students should call or email Jennifer Bonner at 737-4553 or bonnerj@ecu.edu.

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March 17, 2008

Come learn about communication internships from students who have interned. Mendenhall Social Room, Wednesday, March 19, 4–6 p.m. Also talk to employers who are looking for interns. Question/answer session. Free food! For more information, contact Dr. Todd Fraley at fraleyt@ecu.edu, Office: Joyner E. 106B. Event is sponsored by the School of Communication, ECU's Career Center, and Overton's.

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March 17, 2008

The School of Communication's annual Oratorical Exhibition is scheduled for Monday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Hendrix Theater. It is free and open to the public. If students want to bring a friend or several, that is great! This is an event that showcases the best student speakers from the university. The theme this year is “Where I Stand.” Jim Rees will be MOC.

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March 15, 2008

Public Relations & Marketing Department Video Production Summer Internship
Title: Intern, Video Production
City: Winston-Salem, N.C.
Job Description:
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is looking for a creative individual to intern within the Public Relations & Marketing Department. The right person will have extensive knowledge of basic video production principles and will assist in post-production duties such as editing/archiving videos. The position involves shooting video and live or taped interviews for major News Networks, editing footage and organizing our video library.

Job Requirements:
We are looking for a motivated and very organized individual with great interest in News Videography production and new/digital media. Proficiency with PC computers and Microsoft Office is required along with ability to navigate the Internet. The ability to work both in a team-oriented atmosphere, as well as independently is also desired. Proficiency in video applications such as Pinnacle Studio, Windows Movie Maker and Adobe Premiere Elements is a plus.

Each applicant MUST be willing to dedicate a minimum 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours a week, for a total of 160 hours.  The internship is available only to college students who are enrolled in a related concentration and are monitored by a faculty sponsor.
This is an unpaid internship, but a small stipend for some living expenses will be offered.
To Apply:
Email your most recent resume and a cover letter stating your experiences, college courses and career interests that make you perfect for the internship. Please also include the name and contact information for your faculty sponsor. This is a competitive internship and will also require an in-person interview for final consideration.    

Application deadline: April 30
Email: ldavanzo@wfubmc.edu

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March 9, 2008

View this job at Indeed.com

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March 8, 2008

Click here to access the Application Form for the James M. Cox Scholarship from the Daily Reflector (Word document)

Click here for more information about this scholarship (Word document)

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March 5, 2008

Click here for Graduate Student Support Opportunities from RENCI/CSIM

Feb. 21, 2008 The National Pork Producers Council is currently recruiting for its summer 2008 internship program. NPPC is seeking a communications intern and will accept students who are pursuing a degree in agriculture, journalism, communications, marketing, government relations and/or a related field of study. Please see www.nppc.org for further information. Communications Intern  The communications intern reports to the Communications Assistant and the Director of Communications. The intern provides support primarily to these two positions through various tasks and must possess strong writing, analytical and communications skills. Daily, the intern will research, collect, and read media pieces related to the pork industry for the publication titled Pork Daily Intelligence. He or she will also attend meetings and congressional hearings when necessary to take photos and report important information, so a strong interest in public policy is beneficial. Weekly, the intern will write a summary of legislative affair related to the pork industry for the Capital Update publication. The intern will assist in the writing and graphic design of newsletters, brochures and the Web site. The media contact list, membership list and publications lists are the intern’s duty to maintain and update. The intern also assists in creating informational packets for NPPC meetings and conferences. This internship opportunity is designed to provide the participant with notable experience, writing samples, the ability to complete a relevant project of interest and develop photography, graphic design and Web site skills.     Deadline for summer 2008:  March 17, 2008 Internship period: June through August, 2008 Location: Washington, D.C. Stipend: $500/week and reimbursement of Metrorail Transit expenses Beyond the experience, the NPPC internship program offers a competitive stipend suitable for the intern to live while in Washington, D.C. NPPC will not compensate interns for relocation, transportation or housing expenses. Students will be provided with a list of nearby housing options for assistance. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of 3 references to Kelsey Fourdyce: Mail: The National Pork Producers Council          C/O Kelsey Fourdyce          122 C St. N.W. Suite 875          Washington, D.C 20001 Feb. 21, 2008 TRONE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: ADVERTISING, MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, STATISTICAL/ DATA ANALYSIS, MARKET AND CONSUMER RESEARCH Monday – Friday, 12–40 hours per week    Duration: May till August 2008 High Point, N.C. 12 Openings Paid internship OR college credit Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 19