MISC.

Unpaid College Internship — Communications
I. Internship Objectives
The Ohio Department of Education’s Office for School Health and Wellness promotes healthy learning environments for all Ohio students by working with schools, families and community organizations to assure that conditions are right for student learning.

The OSHW communications intern supports the OSHW in building relationships with various audiences and stakeholders. The intern reports to and supports the work of the office’s public information officer, working closely with that individual. The student helps plan, create, edit promote and distribute resources and information to a broad scope of audiences including school district and school administrators, teachers, parents, program partners and community organizations. The position offers a mix of writing, editing, marketing and public relations activities.

II. Internship Format
A. Position Duration
Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Weds., Dec. 29
(ODE offices closed Dec. 23 and 24)
B. Work Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

C. Location
Ohio Department of Education25 S. Front St.Columbus, OH 43215(Downtown. Parking is not provided, but is available within easy walking distance for $4–$5/day.)

III. Intern Qualifications
· Strong writing skills for print and web-based applications
· Ability to edit copy to achieve targeted reading and awareness levels
· Basic conceptual understanding of web content management software
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint software
· Basic knowledge of graphic design principles and ability to communicate ideas and requirements to graphic designers
· Operational understanding of social media vehicles such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter
· Introductory knowledge of branding concepts and practices a plus
· Introductory knowledge of Associated Press style a plus

The internship applicant will be interviewed and should plan to provide writing and portfolio samples.
IV. Intern Expectations and Responsibilities
A. Assist with the production of Communiqué, a bimonthly e-newsletter distributed by the Office for School Health and Wellness.
Activities may include:
· Gathering staff-written articles
· Proofreading and editing copy
· Planning and coordinating photo shoots
· Coordinating distribution via listservs
B. Proofread and edit miscellaneous external communications, such as letters, reports and brochures, written by office staff.
Activities may include:
· Information gathering
· Fact checking

C. Complete short writing assignments as needed.
D. Create, edit and revise Office of School Health and Wellness content for ODE’s website, education.ohio.gov.
Activities include:
· Developing proficiency in GeoDocs, ODE’s web content management software program
· Communicating with internal content originators
E. Assist with early-stage execution of a branding activities to promote the Office for School Health and Wellness, as well as a brand campaign to promote healthy environments in schools, (Healthy Schools Ohio’s Aha! campaign).
Activities may include:
· Writing and editing media materials
· Creating PowerPoint presentations
· Assisting with special events
· Conducting audience research

V. Intern Learning Opportunities
· Learn about issues and best practices driving today’s education reform movement, particularly that aspect of reform that promotes healthy, community-oriented schools and addresses both academic and nonacademic needs of children.
· Learn about and participate in basic brand-development practices used by the Office for School Health and Wellness as it works to establish a statewide identity as Ohio’s primary resource for school/student health information and support.
· Hone writing and editing skills in a deadline-oriented communications environment.
· Develop competence in GeoDocs, ODE’s web content management platform.
· Gain experience in e-newsletter production.
· Share project-related ideas with OSHW staff.

VI. Workplace Expectations
· Regular attendance following agreed-upon schedule
· Business casual dress
· Students are not employees of ODE and thus are not entitled to financial compensation, workers’ compensation, or any other employment-related benefits.
VII. Expectations and Responsibilities of ODE Staff
The OSHW public information officer (PIO) is journalism and public relations major with 25 years of experience. The PIO will guide the work of the communications intern and assure that the intern enjoys regular opportunities to provide feedback and ideas.

VIII. ODE Liability
ODE assumes no liability for the actions of students who participate in this internship.

IX. Intern Evaluation
The OSHW communications intern will receive ongoing evaluation and feedback from the ODE staff liaison. At the end of the internship, a complete, written evaluation will be issued to the student, and the student’s faculty advisor will receive a copy of that evaluation.

X. Contact Information
Ann Frazier
Senior Public Information Officer
Ohio Department of Education
Office for School Health and Wellness
25 S. Front St., MS 201
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 728-6946
ann.frazier@ode.state.oh.us

MEDIA INTERN

Engauge Internship Overview

Job Type: Advertising
Location: Downtown Columbus, Ohio
Job Level: Internship
Job Title: Media Intern
Pay Type: Unpaid, Course Credit Only

Engauge is a full-service advertising agency with offices in Columbus, Pittsburgh, Orlando, Atlanta and Austin. Interns are involved in every aspect of the agency and are provided with real responsibility and hands-on work. Our ideal candidates will be enthusiastic self-starters with strong communication skills. Interns can expect to participate in strategic research, project proposals, project follow-up, day-to-day account services, new business and document/presentation preparation.

The Media Intern Position will entail the following: Assisting the media department with print, radio and television buys, coordinating order confirmations and inputting research data. Some time will be given to planning and learning planning tools that aid in the creation of media strategies.

An internship at Engauge is both a great way to learn about life in an advertising agency and an excellent way to springboard a career.

To be considered, applicants should be at least junior status, have reliable transportation and must be able to work at least 10 hours a week. Our program is offered in the spring, summer, fall and winter.

Media Skill Set:
Familiarity with MAC/PC, MS, Excel and PowerPoint.


Contact information:
______________________________ engauge
internship@engauge.com375 North Front Street, Suite 400Columbus OH 43215614.573.1444 office614.573.1011 faxengauge.com

BDCG

Engauge Internship Overview

Job Type: Advertising
Location: Downtown Columbus, Ohio
Job Level: Internship
Job Title: Broadcast Intern
Pay Type: Unpaid, Course Credit Only

Are you interested in television commercials, radio spots and online live content production? Engauge has an opportunity for a Broadcast Intern.

Do you have a good eye for visuals, both live action and graphics, do you have a good ear for audio, both voice and music, and are you an organized problem solver?

If you are proficient on Macs, have some editing experience on Final Cut Pro, and have a good understanding of file compression and resolution, then please send a resume.

See what it takes to produce a project from concept to broadcast!

An internship at Engauge is both a great way to learn about life in an advertising agency and an excellent way to springboard a career.

This is an unpaid internship that needs a commitment of 20 hours a week.


Contact information:

______________________________ engauge
internship@engauge.com375 North Front Street, Suite 400Columbus OH 43215614.573.1444 office614.573.1011 faxengauge.com

PUBR

Engauge Consumer Engagement Internship Overview

Job Type: Advertising
Location: Downtown Columbus
Job Level: Internship
Job Title: Brand Experience Intern
Pay Type: Unpaid, Course Credit Only


Engauge is a full-service advertising agency with offices in Columbus, Pittsburgh, Orlando, Atlanta and Austin. We are offering an internship for a student interested in working with our Consumer Engagement department on projects relating to advertising, public relations and event planning.

To be considered, applicants should be of Junior or Senior standing at a collegiate level, have reliable transportation and must be able to work at least 15+ hours per week. Candidates must display excellent written and oral communication ability, organizational skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong writing background and an outgoing attitude are very important.


Contact information:

______________________________ engauge
internship@engauge.com375 North Front Street, Suite 400Columbus OH 43215614.573.1444 office614.573.1011 faxengauge.com

MISC

My name is Aaron Turner and I am currently helping Representative-Elect Michael Stinziano (D - 25th House District) with his transition into elected office. The Representative-Elect had a fairly robust internship program during the campaign and he would like to make it the internship program a in his state office one of the cornerstones of his tenure in the legislature.

I am hoping you can pass along the information below to anyone you think will be interested in working as an intern in the next General Assembly with Representative-Elect Stinziano.

Representative-Elect Michael Stinziano (D-25th House District) is looking for a group of students who have an interest in state government and politics to serve as interns in his office. The Representative-Elect will have a state office in the Vern Riffe Center as well as an office in the district. If you chose to become an part of the internship program you will likely be helping in both offices.
The duties will vary between the two offices. Some of the things that you will be doing if you intern in the state office includes:

- Constituent Services
- Attending Committee Meetings
- Researching Policy

Some of the tasks you will be responsible for in the district office include:

- Constituent Services
- Attending City Meetings (City Council, Community Planning, etc.) and preparing memos for the Representative
- Help planning and coordinating events

The Representative-Elect is willing to be very flexible with your schedule and this would be a great way to gain hands on legislative experience, network, and become actively involved in state politics.

Please let me know if you are interested and I'll let you know what will occur over the next few months.

Thanks!


Aaron Turner
Office of Representative-Elect Michael Stinziano aaronvturner@gmail.com
740-412-6948