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Jean A. Giovanetti, MA

Senior Lecturer & Internship Coordinator
Office: Sage 3479
Phone: 424-2342
Email: giovanej@uwosh.edu
Email: j-internships@uwosh.edu

 

Internships

Internships are essential learning and professional experiences to help students gain knowledge in the field, discover their interests and build a resume and portfolio to get a job. Jean Giovanetti, the department’s internship coordinator, works with students to find internships. The J427 Professional Journalism Internship course also is an option for academic credit. About 87% of students in our program have one or more internships before graduation. We believe this internship rate contributes to our 88% job placement rate in the field for new grads. Check out these internship openings and reach out to Jean Giovanetti with any questions.

In addition, UW Oshkosh’s Career and Professional Development is available to help you in your internships or job search. Check the online resources, classes, Handshake and more.

 

NOTICE effective Aug. 1, 2022:

Internships and prospective jobs will be posted for eight weeks after which time they will be deleted from our site unless we hear from the business/organization that the position has not been filled. If there is an application deadline, the announcement will be removed after the deadline.

Social/Multimedia Intern – Oshkosh Area Community Pantry -- POSTED: 5-23-2023

Oshkosh Area Community Pantry Intern 

Social/multimedia internship for the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry. This is a hybrid position. We need someone who can help promote our services across digital and social media. Ten to 20 hours per week. Unpaid. June through August only. For consideration, please send resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Ahnert at manager@oacptoday.org. 

Communications Intern – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) -- POSTED: 5-12-2023

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is seeking an intern to assist with projects in government relations, communications, and/or organizational operations during the summer months of 2023. The start and end times for this internship are flexible. This internship can provide first-hand experience in monitoring legislative and regulatory activity in state government, creating written or visual content for publications, developing social media content, planning educational and advocacy events, or supporting the organization’s 2,000 members. In addition to learning directly from our state staff and leaders, WFU provides interns with the flexibility to tailor their internship to their interests and create projects that will benefit them professionally. Interns will report to the Policy Coordinator who may delegate project-specific supervision to other staff as appropriate. This position is based in the Madison, WI office. For more info: https://lnkd.in/g5FEdW7s

Strategic Communications & Championships intern – WI Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) -- POSTED: 5-12-2023

WIAC Strategic Communications and Championships Intern

Posted on May 5, 2023

APPLY HERE

The University of Wisconsin System, a premier system of public higher education, educates approximately 161,000 students each year and employs 40,000 faculty and staff statewide. With 13 universities across 26 campuses and a statewide extension network with offices in every county, the UW System is a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world. The UW System and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) competes at the NCAA Division III level and consists of nine UW-System universities including: UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater.

The WIAC has continued the record of athletics and academic excellence established by its predecessors. The conference is widely recognized as the premier Division III conference in the country as evident by the number of NCAA championships captured annually by WIAC teams and the overall finish of WIAC institutions in the Division III Directors’ Cup standings. The conference also has assumed a significant leadership role in the governance structure of the NCAA and been recognized for its advances in gender equity and the community activism of its student-athletes.

POSITION SUMMARY
As an employee and highly visible representative of the WIAC, the intern for Strategic Communications & Championships is expected to perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the following criteria:

  • Availability – The intern will be prompt and exhibit the appropriate time commitment to your duties and
  • Demeanor – The intern will demonstrate polite and proper.
  • Creativity – The intern should be able to offer new ideas and discover new and better ways to advance the conference.
  • Dependability – The intern will be able to complete a responsibility/project/assignment in a timely
  • Independence – The intern should be able to perform and complete their duties with little or no supervision.
  • Interpersonal – While independence is a large aspect of the position, the intern should be able and willing to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, administrators, and other members of the conference.
  • Productivity – The intern should be able to reach all performance metrics related to the
  • Quality – The intern should be detailed oriented to maintain a high degree of accuracy and

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Intern for Strategic Communications & Championships of the WIAC is expected to complete the following:

  • Create engaging content for the WIAC social media accounts including videos and
  • Work with WIAC Athletic Departments to tell the story of our student athletes through various mediums, including (but not limited to): social media content, features and in-depth
  • Be a point of contact for the WIAC Network, working with institutions to trouble-shoot and improve
  • Aide in coordinating publicity efforts for the WIAC’s 21 championship sports, with more sports
  • Assisting the Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations with sports as
  • Producing news releases, posting/editing the conference website, and communicating with SID and media contacts related to conference office activities.
  • Ensuring league statistics, standings, results, and website links are updated correctly on the WIAC
  • Conducting preseason polls, All-WIAC balloting, Player of the Week awards and drafting public announcements disseminating the information.
  • Posting information directly from championships and conference
  • Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable WIAC and NCAA rules and
  • Producing/organizing/posting/dissemination of awards for WIAC
  • Participate in sport committee meetings, as well as drafting agendas and
  • Aiding in the administration of WIAC Championship events throughout the season (pre-event). This includes organizing materials, awards, miscellaneous items needed to run the event.
  • Aiding in the administration of WIAC Championship events throughout the season (on-site). This includes loading and unloading of materials needed to administer the Setup and tear down of media backdrop, branding displays, aiding in results when needed, distribution of awards and filling in where needed.
  • General office duties, e.- filing, answering phones & emails, meeting support, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned/needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or will obtain a bachelor’s degree in the first six months of hire.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with non-linear editing systems (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree.
  • Sports camera experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The UW System is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

WORK LOCATION
The office location is 680 West Washington Ave., Madison, WI.  Telecommuting or hybrid work option is available. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW System Administration. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the University of Wisconsin community.  We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin System Administration fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.

The University of Wisconsin System Administration fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The WIAC Intern Strategic Communications & Championships is a full time, fixed-term terminal, two-year internship/appointment.  Payment of $2,500.00 a month, bi-weekly.  Grant requirement to hire an intern who identifies as a race, ethnic minority and/or a woman.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through June 5, 2023. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

  1. Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants and click on the position title that you want to apply for.
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions and be sure to include your salary expectations when asked in our applicant tracking In addition, please be sure to upload ALL THREE of the required documents: resume, cover letter, and references as PDF files. Failing to include any of these documents may disqualify your application.
    1. Your cover letter MUST specifically address how your education and experience relate to the and qualifications. Be sure to emphasize the areas outlined under “Minimum and Preferred qualifications. ”
    2. Your reference page should include the names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references with at least one being from a current or previous supervisor.
  3. Submit your application.

SPECIAL NOTES:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting akoppen@uwsa,edu

The UW System is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7). 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.  We promote excellent through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Questions may be addressed to: akoppen@uwsa.edu

Reporter – @goodbeerhunting -- POSTED: 4-24-2023

WANTED! Looking to connect with young journalists interested in reporting on beverage, alcohol and culture for @goodbeerhunting. 

If you have pitches, want to workshop story ideas, or have a freelance portfolio to share, my DMs are open (@BryanDRoth). We pay up to $700 for features:

https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/style-guide

 

https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/

Marketing Intern (SUMMER 2023) – Hydrite -- POSTED: 4-24-2023

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

OPPORTUNITY

The primary purpose of this position is to support and assist the Marketing Director with marketing projects – primarily responsible for content creation, website updates, graphic design, communication, and related activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Compose or re-purpose content into usable pieces for sales tools, website, and email
    marketing. Including website landing pages, press releases, video script, brochures, etc.
  • Create website landing page refreshes and designs; make routine updates
  • Assist with product landing page updates and implementation; including product photography,
    technical descriptions, and applications.
  • Analyze and report website statistics
  • Register and coordinate events; and assist with logistics
  • Communicate with Hydrite Sales and employees of new campaigns and programs
  • Work collaboratively with vendors and associations to renew memberships
  • Pay marketing invoices and update related spreadsheets

REPORTING STRUCTURE

  • This position reports to Marketing Director.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

  • Marketing, Digital Media, or Web Design & Development
  • 3.0 GPA or above
  • Must know Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record
  • Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak
    English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Standing/sitting for extended periods of 3-8 hours
  • Occasional twisting, turning, stooping, bending reaching
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

WHY HYDRITE?  

Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out:  https://vimeo.com/201673899

WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

APPLY HERE!

Writers – Trill Mag -- POSTED: 3-28-2023

Trill Mag https://www.trillmag.com/ is a news, culture, entertainment, and lifestyle written by Gen-Z, for Gen-Z – giving voice to stories and topics of interest to them.

✍️ What does the internship entail?
This 6-month internship is unpaid, but there is an opportunity for writers to earn paid work at the six month mark if they wish to continue with their writing.

Many of our interns have used the experience gained at our magazine to secure roles at the likes of CNN, Cosmopolitan, the BBC and more.

Trill Mag provides full training, the position is remote, and the role involves writing one article a week or once a fortnight (depending on area of specialisation) – so it’s perfect for fitting around university work and other commitments they may have, but still gaining access to a ‘newsroom’ and media environment.

Promotional Intern – Hype Visual -- POSTED: 3-28-2023

Hype Visual is looking for an intern to help promote an awesome fundraising event and help kick off the Hype Instagram account. As a design and branding agency, we have lots of ideas and creative work to highlight, but we want your help massaging the content for our IG. Our IG is virtually a blank slate, but we have some fun and unconventional ideas to highlight our story and creative capabilities. Check out the Hype website for examples of our work: https://hypevisual.com/

Hype is also promoting Streets of Hope, a fundraising campaign & event for Day By Day in Oshkosh. For this project, we are looking for someone to help with social media and email marketing. Brainstorm, strategize and handle Instagram/FB accounts leading up to and including the event and provide recap/summary. May through October. Check out the Streets of Hope website for more info on this fundraising event: https://www.streetsofhope.art

This is a partially paid internship opportunity that can provide great experience and awesome samples. This candidate will likely connect with our digital marketing partners and be able to provide input on other digital marketing projects. Ideal for someone with some social media marketing experience. Hybrid work available. Provide cover letter and resume to Drew Mueske at drew@hypevisual.com.

Marketing & Communications Intern – World Relief, Appleton, WI -- POSTED: 3-27-2023

Marketing & Communications Intern

World Relief  Appleton, WI On-site
$16/hr – $18/hr (from job description) · Internship · Internship

About the job

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.

In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

World Relief seeks a highly talented digital marketing and communications student to join our growing Fox Valley WI office for a paid, part-time summer internship. The ideal candidate is solution-based, kind-hearted, creative, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. The motivated self-starter will assist with social media strategy, content writing, and e-newsletter segmentation, growing World Relief’s brand across Wisconsin, and mapping content across all channels while applying best practices and analytics. You will be working alongside our local office while simultaneously benefitting from development and support by our home office Marketing team. You will play a significant role in helping World Relief increase engaged supporters, churches, and volunteers so that the organization can live more fully into its mission and values.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Storytelling

  • Conduct interviews with staff, program participants, volunteers to gather information, quotes, photos, video around various programs, services, experiences
  • Write for a variety of platforms (blog, newsletter, social media, and marketing materials) using Ethical Storytelling principles

Social Media

  • Create and plan local content for social media, integrate with organizational content through social calendar and scheduling
  • Research and test ideas for growing and engaging social media audiences
  • Pull and report social account analytics

Newsletters

  • Assist in organizing and segmenting email lists
  • Assist in planning content for Q1 of FY24
  • Assist with press releases

Administration

  • Complete research on communication, marketing and other topics related to WR
  • Create strategic marketing plan for local office
  • Assist with keeping digital marketing and communication materials and programs organized
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, communications or other related field of study
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
  • Strong visual storytelling ability through photography and/or graphic design
  • Fluent with social media platforms, Microsoft Office programs, MailChimp, and Google Suite.
  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite programs, analytics tools (Google Analytics, Twitter Analytics, Sprout Social) preferred
  • Cross-cultural experience, sensitivity and/or interest
  • Willing to learn, ask for help, communicate directly, and accept new responsibilities as you grow.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a variety
  • Comfort and ability to work with hybrid of in-person and virtual teams.
  • Proactive problem solver working with attention to detail and quality.
  • High degree of confidentiality with regards to client/donor information.

Requirements

  • Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
  • Mature and personal Christian faith
  • Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
  • Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
  • Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
  • Fluent with social media platforms, Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite and MailChimp or similar marketing platform.
  • Must have completed freshman year at a college/university
  • Driver’s license and access to a vehicle required
  • Periodic evening and weekend availability required

$16 – $18 an hour

Temporary Employees and Paid Interns have access to the following World Relief benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):

  • Verizon
  • Pet Insurance through Nationwide
  • Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual
  • Working Advantage Discount Program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations
  • The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.
  • Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • General office setting. World Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions.
  • Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required.
  • Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.
  • Physical, emotional and intellectual demands
  • Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.
  • All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.


Legal Background in the United States

World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. World Relief strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees on the basis of person’s race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, which does not conflict with the protections afforded World Relief as a faith-based employer.

In addition, physical or mental limitations will not be a factor in the application of World Relief’s employment policies or employee practices, except for those situations in which occupational requirement make consideration of such factors necessary.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.

 

 
Finance Editorial Intern – Dotdash Meredith Summer Internship (NEW YORK) -- POSTED: 3-21-2023

Finance Editorial Intern

 
locations
New York- NY 225 Liberty

Job Title

Finance Editorial Intern

Job Description

About the DDM Summer Internship Program:

The Dotdash Meredith Summer Internship Program is a 10 week full time program that runs from June 12th through August 18th, based out of our New York or Des Moines office depending on the team. The intern program consists of hands-on learning, opportunities to create work that has an impact on the business, along with workshops in preparing you for post-college life (resume / interviewing) plus, some fun events throughout the summer!

The rate for our DDM Summer Internship is $20/hour. 

Dotdash Meredith is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve.  We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply. 

About the Team:

The finance special project team produces multi-prong content packages for Investopedia, working collaboratively with editorial, marketing, and sales to bring in traffic, build brand awareness, and secure revenue-boosting sponsorships. The day-to-day workload of this team consists of anything from editing copy, to brainstorming a social media plan, to planning an online webinar with financial advisors. The team is fast-paced and provides the opportunity for growth in both soft skills such as organization and leadership, as well as hard skills like editorial and project management skills.

About the Role: 

  • Research, write, and promote digital content for finance special projects, with a specific focus on the Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisors program, which includes sourcing and conducting original interviews with financial experts, as well as some pre-planning for fall events. 

  • Based on SEO research, this individual will perform content improvements including fact-checking, editing, and writing online for core editorial tentpoles on Investopedia. This includes The Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisors, Financial Literacy Resource Center, and A Guide to Responsible Investing. 

  • Create print-friendly versions of web content for an Investopedia special print magazine (15 Rules of Investing), which includes editing, fact-checking, and writing display copy for five to 10 articles.

About You: 

  • Some experience writing for the web—with SEO knowledge being a plus—and conducting original research and first-person interviews with reliable/primary sources.

  • Understanding of basic Excel and Google Sheets functions in order to collect and organize relevant data. 

  • An organized individual who has the ability to juggle multiple assignments at one time (max of four at any given time).

  • You share an eagerness to learn and ask questions along the way. 

  • Bonus: 

    • Print publishing experience (magazine or newspaper)

    • Personal interest (or prior experience) in financial news or writing about personal finance topics

It is the policy of Meredith Operations Corporation (“Dotdash Meredith”, “the Company”) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

The Company requires employees entering its workplaces, performing work offsite, or attending a company sponsored event to verify and provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Hourly: $20.00 – $20.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

Oshkosh Examiner -- Intern for Online News -- ONGOING NEED

Oshkosh Examiner Seeks Intern for Online News

The Oshkosh Examiner, a fast-growing news website, is looking for an intern to help us cover the local community.

The Examiner is a subscription-based website that focuses on breaking news, investigating local institutions and providing background reports on complex issues. The intern will work under the direction of the editor, Miles Maguire, a veteran journalist and former UW Oshkosh professor.

Duties include researching and writing stories as well as producing photos and graphics for online publication. Hours are flexible.

This internship is unpaid, but you can expect to get valuable experience in developing and producing news articles, preparing related visuals and using online tools to measure impact.

Visit us at www.oshkoshexaminer.com.

 

To apply, send a cover letter to miles.maguire@oshkoshexaminer.com explaining your interest and qualifications. Please include a writing sample.

O'Rourke Media Group Hiring Freelance Writers and Reporters -- ONGOING NEED

O’Rourke Media Group is recruiting for experienced, well-rounded freelance writers and reporters that are interested in providing their services to help expand and supplement hyper-local news coverage in communities where we have newspapers and websites.

To find out more information, please click here.

Fox Cities Magazine -- Editorial Interns -- ONGOING NEED

FOX CITIES Magazine offers internships in our editorial department, providing students with experience in the day-to-day operations of a monthly publication and up-to-the-minute digital channels. Balancing a variety of responsibilities, intern duties run the gamut from completing writing assignments to updating the many facets of foxcitiesmagazine.com.

Interns attend events, interview local leaders, write blog posts and craft meaningful stories about life in the Fox Cities. Interns do not fetch coffee. There are ample writing opportunities available on topics such as the local arts scene, dining trends, home, health and personality profiles.

We are dedicated to equipping editorial interns with real-life experience. It matters to us that they leave our company with knowledge to assist them in their future career endeavors.

Besides the colleges and universities close to home, we look to other institutions around the state and consider applicants of all backgrounds and degrees. We do not discriminate based on race and sex. We are drawn to dedicated and unique personalities, which complement our fast-paced, demanding industry. We offer flexible scheduling within the 9-5 timeframe.

Interns are expected to commit to roughly 8-10 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, but students can choose to pursue college credit as an option.

Duties
Interns finesse research and reporting/editing skills while getting an inside look at the workings of a monthly publication.

  • Assist the editor with research
  • Update calendars and guides
  • Set up and conduct interviews with sources
  • Write pullout articles, artist spotlight and/or feature articles
  • Update web content (Dining Guide, Events Calendar, features, blog)
  • Organize copy and small office projects
  • Proofread and fact-check copy for print and online
  • Update foxcitiesmagazine.com
  • Contribute to the FCM blog and social media outlets
  • Participate in editorial planning meetings

 Qualifications

  • Must be a sophomore, junior or senior studying journalism or English. Previous writing experience preferred, but not required. Graduates looking for an unpaid position to gain experience also are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates should be enthusiastic and motivated idea generators who are willing to learn, able to meet deadlines and flexible.
  • Proficiency in various social media platforms and blogging desired.

Applications are accepted year round. Send cover letter, résumé and writing samples to Ruth Ann Heeter, Fox Cities Magazine, P.O. Box 2496, Appleton WI 54912; or email materials to raheeter@foxcitiesmagazine.com.

 

The Artifice -- Writers -- ONGOING NEED

The Artifice  is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms, including Film, Literature, Anime, Comics, Games, and Arts. It is collaboratively built and maintained by the writers. The platform has an established audience of millions. See: https://the-artifice.com

Instead of recycling the same entertainment news stories or publishing commonplace editorials, The Artifice focus on unique topics that are intellectually stimulating and meaningful.

We are currently expanding and we would like to provide an opportunity for your students, staff, and faculty to join our team of writers.

Our writers range from undergraduates to emeritus professors.

If this is something of interest, can you simply forward this message and the following link to all of your former and current students, faculty, and staff: https://the-artifice.com/write/

YardBarker Sports News Editor Internship -- ONGOING NEED

Sports News Editor Internship

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Visitor Services Coordinator -- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass -- POSTED: 3-27-2023

Visitor Services Coordinator at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

Summary

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is an art museum with glass-focused programming. Our mission is: We provide extraordinary glass experiences to spark fun, kindle creativity, and illuminate learning for all. The museum has stunning glass, including antique paperweights, Germanic drinking glasses and jaw-dropping contemporary glass sculpture. The museum also offers a schedule of temporary glass exhibitions, as well as studio classes in glass for youth and adults. Your museum is the global gathering place where lives are enriched and transformed by glass.

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is committed to ensuring our guests have a positive experience by creating a friendly, welcoming environment. The museum seeks to build its team with staff who will maintain our standards of integrity, excellence and dedication to our guests, exhibitions, and colleagues.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access and Belonging

Diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging are core principles at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. We recognize the need for ongoing commitment to creating an authentic space, accessible and welcoming to all. We envision a place where all people can participate in exciting discoveries in glass without regard to their personal characteristics or identities. Our core principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging extend to all we do as an organization. We strive to be positive stewards of the ancestral lands on which we operate.

Purpose

The Visitor Services Coordinator ensures that visitors to the museum have a positive experience, by creating a friendly, inclusive and welcoming environment for all museum guests. The Visitor Services Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation and administration of visitor services at the Welcome Center, as well as acts as an information and support hub for various departments of the museum. Primary responsibilities include all aspects of coordinating the Visitor Services program, including training, and preparing the weekly schedule. This position works closely with other operational departments as a communication hub. This individual will recruit, develop, train and coordinate museum volunteers and stay current with museum standards and practices of volunteer programs. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic about working with the public and comfortable working with all ages. This position reports to the Assistant Director.

This position is 40 hours per week. The Visitor Services Coordinator’s weekly schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm, Thursday 11:30am- 8:30pm, Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. Occasional weeknights and Sundays will also be required.

Hourly Nonexempt Full Time, some weekends and evenings at $16.00 – $18.00 per hour.

Job Duties

  • Act as the first impression of the museum, welcome visitors and set the stage for an extraordinary experience
  • Learn and maintain knowledge on the museum, including its permanent collection and rotating exhibits.
  • Coordinate Visitor Services staff, train, motivate, and coach to provide excellent service to visitors.
  • Recruit, research, and provide training for volunteers to be successful in their roles.
  • Monetary transactions at front desk including Point of Sale, daily reconciliation and cash handling using the museum’s accounting principles and best practice
  • Prepare the weekly schedule for visitor services staff, maintaining a contingency plan
  • Coordinate the front desk operations and document attendance in spreadsheets
  • Assist in coordinating museum educational outreach and programming.
  • Maintain an excellent working knowledge of daily operations, the museum security system and the opening and closing of the museum
  • Update website as needed to include new classes, events, exhibitions, and other areas. Obtain ongoing training as needed.
  • Assist with social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) as needed, to boost content and respond to inquiries posted on Instagram and Facebook
  • Disseminate calendar information to various media channels, update media calendars and tourism websites.
  • Conduct periodic web scans to ensure the museum is positioned well and appropriately.
  • Track content needs for non-digital constituents and provide regular appropriate services to meet the needs of that audience. This would include updating printed ‘material.
  • Prepare and gather visitor satisfaction and feedback information
  • Assist Education department with program outreach, registrations, and responsible for maintaining class enrollment schedules for: scouting programs, tours, adult and family programing, and others
  • Coordinates docent and self-guided tours, scavenger hunts and gallery guides
  • Assists departments in shipping and receiving and mail functions
  • Collaborate with the Museum Shop to ensure that all visitor facing positions are covered during operating hours

Essential Skills

  • Education/Training: College degree desired
  • Experience: 2 or more years of customer service, including cash handling and credit card experience. Non-profit experience preferred
  • Technical: Computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Office, Google products, social media platforms, Square and Outlook email.
  • Interpersonal: Outstanding communication skills which must be effective and courteous, requiring high integrity when dealing with a broad array of backgrounds.
  • Strong skills in speaking, writing, presenting and the ability to motivate employees and volunteers.
  • Must have a desire and ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including visitors, employees, museum members, volunteers and the community at large.

Excellent customer services skills

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Physical: Operate office equipment, lift 25 lbs.

Bonus Skills

  • Graphic Design skills
  • Education related background
  • Event Planning

Position Measurements

  • Prompt attendance – the museum relies on Visitor Service to be open to the public
  • Attention to detail – ensure that all tasks are completed
  • Commitment to continuous improvement – review processes regularly
  • Internal relations – maintains collaborative relationships with all museum areas
  • Self-directed, disciplined, confidential and operates with high integrity.

Environment & Working Conditions

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is an equal opportunity employer professionally accredited museum by AAM. Staff collaboration is part of the culture. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move throughout the building and operate a variety of office equipment.

About the Museum

Our Mission: We provide extraordinary glass experiences to spark fun, kindle creativity, and illuminate learning for all. Established in 1959, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is a fine art museum with glass-focused programming located in Neenah, Wisconsin. It is one of a few American Alliance of Museums accredited institutions in the State of Wisconsin and the only one exclusive to the media of glass. The museum collection has stunning objects, including antique paperweights, Germanic drinking glasses, and jaw-dropping contemporary glass sculpture. The museum also offers a schedule of temporary glass exhibitions, as well as studio classes in glass for youth and adults and a shop with one-of-a-kind gifts.

Additional information is available on our website at bmmglass.com.

Send all inquiries with a cover letter, cv/resume and references to John Timmer, Assistant Director, timmer@bmmglass.com

Benefits at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

The following benefits apply to any regularly-scheduled position of 30 hours per week or more at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. This is a general listing and not exhaustive. Please refer to the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass Employee Handbook for specific benefits information and examples.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – to be used for vacation, sick, and personal time off
  • 15 pro-rated days after 1 year of service, awarded on July 1, first day of the fiscal year. Days are pro-rated according to number of regularly-scheduled weekly hours.
  • After first 6 months of service, PTO time will be awarded, pro-rated to number of months remaining in fiscal year.
  • Holiday Pay – paid holiday leave to observe the following designated holidays: Your Birthday, New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and December 24th, 25th, and 26th.
  • 401k Retirement Plan
    • After 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked, employees age 21 or over are eligible to enter plan on next entry date of January 1 or July 1. The museum’s safe harbor matching contribution will be a 100% (dollar-for dollar) matching contribution on salary deferrals up to 3% of compensation plus a 50% matching contribution on any additional salary deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.
  • Health Insurance – employee health insurance covered at 75% premium by museum/ 25% by employee. Extension of coverage to family 50% premium by museum/ 50% by employee. Eligible for coverage on 1st of month following 30 days of service.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance – premium 100% by employee, eligible for coverage on 1st of month following 30 days of service
  • Life and Disability Insurance – eligible for coverage on 1st of month following 30 days of service
  • Museum Membership – includes discounts in shop and classes. Also includes North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association membership
  • Bereavement Leave – A maximum of three consecutive days of paid bereavement leave, as needed, may be granted in the event of death of an immediate family member. One day of paid bereavement leave may be granted in the event of death of other relatives for the funeral.
  • Associated Bank – Through a partnership with Associated Bank, museum employees can enjoy “Bank at Work” financial webinars and also bank account benefits.
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