Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Public Relations Internship – Bader Rutter & Associates, Brookfield

Summer 2008 Internship Overview
Looking for an internship to gain quality, hands-on public relations experience? At Bader Rutter, you’ll be a member of the state’s largest PR agency and work in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced professionals to execute strategic B2B and B2C public relations for major, national brands.

Intern responsibilities include:
o Material development (media advisories, new releases, newsletter articles, etc.)
o Event coordination
o Media list development and research
o Media coverage monitoring
o Media pitching

Qualifications:
o Strong writing and verbal communication skills
o Excellent organizational skills
o Completion of basic PR work with at least a “B” average
o Upper classman status (Junior or Senior)

Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated interest in PR through previous internships or involvement with PRSSA.

Internship Specifics:
May to August 2008 / approximately 25 to 30 hours per week (negotiable)
Paid position - $10.00 / hour
School credit can be earned with this internship
Will need your own transportation

About Bader Rutter:
We are a growing, award-winning integrated marketing services agency offering clients expertise in public relations, advertising, digital solutions, relationship marketing and more. Our professionals are dedicated to serving our clients with brilliant planning and flawless execution.

Clients include national brands such as John Deere, OfficeMax, Manpower, GE Healthcare and Jefferson Wells.

Send your cover letter, resume and writing samples to:

Audra Jacobs
Senior Account Executive
Public Relations Group
Bader Rutter & Associates
13845 Bishop’s Dr.
Brookfield, WI 53005
ajacobs@bader-rutter.com

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Zigman Joseph Stephenson - Public Relations and/or Marketing Internships

Public Relations & Marketing INTERNSHIPS

Zigman Joseph Stephenson is currently looking for two public relations and/or marketing interns, whom may start immediately, for the spring and summer months.

Zigman Joseph Stephenson, one of Milwaukee’s finest firms specializing in public relations, marketing and public affairs is currently looking for an enthusiastic, determined intern for the spring and/or summer months. Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward district, ZJS has been headquartered in Milwaukee since its founding in 1959.

Interns are preferably of junior or senior status working toward a degree in journalism, political science, public relations, marketing or a related field. If you would like to work in a energetic, exciting environment in down-town Milwaukee please send a resume and cover letter via mail or email to:

Preferences:
- Of junior or senior status
- Working toward a degree in journalism, political science, marketing or a related field
- Unpaid, with the possibility of pay based on performance
- Class credit is available
- Interns may start immediately

Duties:
- Gather reasearch for existing or potential clients and file appropriately
- Collect necessary documentation from City Hall and the Courthouse
- Write copy for client blogs and websites where necessary
- Maintain a relationship with the vendors at the Milwaukee Public Market and update its blog.
- Write press releases and follow up with various media channels

CONTACT
Ryan Wickens
Marketing Communications
Zigman Joseph Stephenson
309 N Water Street Suite 315
Milwaukee, WI 53202-7908
414-978-8013
ryan.wickens@zjs.com

Friday, February 15, 2008

Special Events Intern - Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation - 1 of 2

2008 Summer Internship Available for Credit

Job Title: Special Events Intern
Organization: Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation
Location: Oakwood Building 10361 Innovation Drive Suite 200 Wauwatosa
Time frame: Mid June – Oct. 3 Hours: Minimum 12/week

About the Event: You will assist the special events staff with organizing the 31st annual Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital. This Milwaukee tradition is an 8K run with a 3 mi and 5 mi family walk. The event is the largest combined run/walk in the state of Wisconsin attracting more than 16,000 participants. Since the event’s inception, the run/walk has raised more than 9.4 million dollars for the kids of Wisconsin.

Job Description: Implement the general public notification plan. You will work closely with the business associations and residential community living along the 8k race course in an effort to communicate the parking restrictions and street closures.

Work closely with manager and volunteer committee to coordinate various groups/bands as route entertainment for the day-of-the-event. Conduct phone solicitations for product/merchandise donations for event, as assigned.

Must display skills in Microsoft Office. Receive valuable experience working in a fun, fast-paced, professional development office as a member of our team!

Skills and Experience Needed:
• An interest in special event fund raising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity/Enthusiasm
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills - will work with sponsors, volunteers and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Car for local travel, minimal. (Mileage will be reimbursed)

Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to:

Stacy Bartsch
Special Events Manager
Children’s Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 1997 M.S. 3050
Milwaukee, WI 53201
sbartsch@chw.org

Special Events Intern - Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation 2 of 2

2008 Summer Internship Available for Credit

Job Title: Special Events Intern
Organization: Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation
Location: Oakwood Building 10361 Innovation Drive Suite 200 Wauwatosa
Time frame: Mid June – Oct. 3 Hours: Minimum 12/week

About the Event: You will assist the special events staff with organizing the 31st annual Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital. This Milwaukee tradition is an 8K run with a 3 mi and 5 mi family walk. The event is the largest combined run/walk in the state of Wisconsin attracting more than 16,000 participants. Since the event’s inception, the run/walk has raised more than 9.4 million dollars for the kids of Wisconsin.

Job Description: Coordinate the Health & Fitness Fair from development of promotional materials to soliciting vendor participation. The Health & Fitness Fair is a component of the event’s Finish Line Celebration on the Summerfest grounds following the run/walk.

Work closely with manager to organize the event’s registration sites. You will work with sponsors, revise training materials, and oversee all the logistics pertaining to on-site participant registration.

Coordinate and send out invitations to the Briggs & Al’s Run VIP party post race. This will also involve tracking responses.

Assist coordinator with supplies preparation for the day of event.

Must display skills in Microsoft Office. Receive valuable experience working in a fun, fast-paced, professional development office as a member of our team!

Skills and Experience Needed:
• An interest in special event fund raising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity/Enthusiasm
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills - will work with sponsors, volunteers and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Car for local travel, minimal. (Mileage will be reimbursed)

Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to:

Stacy Bartsch
Special Events Manager
Children’s Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 1997 M.S. 3050
Milwaukee, WI 53201
sbartsch@chw.org

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

P&H Mining Equipment - Employee and Community Programs Intern - Milwaukee, WI

Want a fun internship? Support the development and implementation of employee recreation programs, company golf outing, summer picnic and community volunteerism at P&H Mining Equipment. Flexible daytime hours with occasional evening and weekend events. Seeking a student interested in an immediate internship continuing through the summer and the 2008-2009 school year. Pay: $10 - $12 per hour.

More Info: http://www.bigshoesnetwork.com/find_job_details.aspx?id=1114

Monday, February 11, 2008

Career Services Center Assistance

Julia Rodrigues, a career counselor from the Career Services Center, will be holding satellite office hours 1:30 – 3 p.m. every Monday (beginning February 18, 2008) in the New Media Center, Johnston Hall 122. Ms. Rodrigues can assist students with

· resume and cover letter writing

· MU Career Manager

· interview preparation

· internship and job search questions

Please encourage your students/advisees to stop by and learn about the resources offered at the Career Services Center.

Friday, February 08, 2008

Are you a political science major with a love of public relations – or a PR major who’s also a political junkie?

If you answered ‘yes,’ then Avicom Marketing Communications has exactly the paid internship opportunity for you. Avicom, the largest marketing communications firm in Waukesha, (www.avicomdirect.com) has an immediate opening in its Public Relations Department.

Right now, Avicom PR is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible and highly organized young professional who will focus primarily on the Political and Public Affairs branch of Avicom, with additional support work in other client areas.

This is not a sit-on-the-sidelines internship. The qualified applicant will be expected to play a vital role in account coordination, research, and offering ongoing input. An excellent performance in this position may lead to eventual full-time employment with Avicom.

Students with proven involvement in political and/or public affairs campaigns, either as a paid employee or as a volunteer, are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Avicom plans to fill this position as soon as possible, so if you are interested, don’t hesitate to send your resume to Public Relations Director Karl Robe at Karl.Robe@avicomdirect.com , along with a brief letter that outlines your field of study, and why you are the best choice for the position.

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Website Design/Marketing Internship - Fiduciary Real Estate Development

Do you have website design experience?
Can you think outside the box?
Are you looking for real world experience?


Fiduciary Real Estate Development is currently seeking an Intern to be responsible for supporting both the VP of Property Management and the Director of Sales and Marketing for both corporate and property website/ marketing tasks.

Responsibilities include:
- Research for on-line advertising opportunities that will increase the exposure of the Fiduciary lots, condominiums and apartments.
- Investigate free internet posting sites and ensure FRED featured prominently.
- Analyze pay for click and other options available to help market FRED; make recommendations
- Help with creation of FRED Corporate and individual property websites (Lots/Land, Condominium and Apartment)
- Maintenance of websites as needed (daily, weekly, special projects etc)
- Create website changes through photos and copy to adapt to consumer needs and lifestyles. Understand the demographic market each property targets. Review and proof all changes and ensure that all requested changes have been implemented.
- Gather and review data from websites to generate reports into useful information for management

Requirements:
- Availability for 1+ year commitment
- Highly functional with computers, Microsoft Office, Publisher, and the internet.
- Self starter with the ability to interact well with others internal and external to organization.
- Be available on a consistent basis and adapt well to sudden changes and direction from multiple sources

Hours/Location:
20-24 Hours per week at our Downtown Corporate Office (Intersection of Water St & Wells St)
Internship is Paid + Internship Credits available (if applies)

Please submit cover letter & resume to: hrmanager@fred-inc.com