Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG), ranked one of the largest brand communications groups in the world, is a full-service brand contact agency, providing clients with complete communications strategy and activation across all major media, as well as online strategy and activation. Through a unique planner/buyer heritage and focus on strategic targeting, SMG helps clients clear new paths to their customers, delivering powerful and efficient marketing messages that produce tangible sales results. A subsidiary of Paris-based Publicis Groupe (www.publicis.com), SMG's network of 110 offices in 67 countries captivates consumers for many of the world's leading companies. For more information about SMG, please visit www.starcomworldwide.com.

Position Description:

Working as a part of the media team, interns may be exposed to any of the strategy, activation or specialty groups (such as Multicultural, Insights & Analytics and Research). Responsibilities may include:

- Assisting group members with various day-to-day client and/or agency tasks

- Gaining knowledge of basic media language and media math

- Utilizing company systems such as Ad*Views, Media Tools, Mission Control, MRI Applications, TARDIIS, MBOX and/or various Internet applications/resources

- At least one ownable project

- Participation in a Performance Management Program

Other Intern activities include: Mini Connections College, meetings with intern buddies, weekly “Brown Bag” sessions, various social outings, intern group project and an individual final presentation

Required Skills:

- Pursuing Bachelor's Degree or higher with a target graduation date between Dec. 2009 and June 2010

- Strong academic credentials (Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75)

- Basic PC Skills - familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage ambiguity

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels

- Leadership, problem solving and strong verbal and written communication skills

Application Instructions:

For employment consideration, please go to the Careers tab at www.starcomworldwide.com, between November 18, 2008, and January 9, 2009 and click “Apply Now” to upload your resume and apply to the “Intern ??“ Summer Program” position. Resumes will not be accepted after January 9, 2009. Interviews will start in January and decisions will be made by April.

Important note: When filling out the online application, please enter “Campus Recruiting” in the referral section of the application. For the “source” box, please enter the student organization or faculty/staff member through which you learned of the internship position.

Start Dates: The 10 week internship starts in the beginning of June 2009 (M-F, 9-5)

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LoudounExtra.com is a web property of the Washington Post Media company that focuses on deep community journalism for Loudoun County, Va., a fast-growing and wealthy suburban area located 45 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. It launched in the summer of 2007 as their first concentrated local web effort outside of the coverage provided on washingtonpost.com. Offices are located in Arlington, Va., but staff travel back and forth to The Washington Post’s Leesburg bureau frequently each week.

OU alum Meghan Louttit is the Local Community Producer and can provide additional information about the position.

Responsibilities:

* Report and write stories.

* Take photographs to accompany stories and also to stand alone in photo galleries.

* Help maintain extensive database of restaurants, schools and events.

* Create photo galleries and audio slideshows.

* Help produce web-only content for the site, including creating Google maps,conceiving of and executing user-submitted content areas and other special projects.

* Shoot and edit video stories.

Requirements:

* Solid reporting and writing skills.

* Working knowledge of HTML required; working knowledge of CSS encouraged.

* An interest in covering local news is required; knowledge of and interest in Loudoun County, Va.,is a plus.

* Experience with shooting video and editing in Final Cut Pro is highly desired.

* Experience creating Google maps.

* The know how to tell the best stories, whether it is in text,video, audio, photos, maps, etc.

* They have fun with our work; you should know how to have fun, too. Prima donnas -and others who cannot work in teams - need not apply.

This is a semester long internship and is unpaid for credit only.

The intern must be a current student enrolled in a degree program AND if selected, must submit one of the following before the first day of work:

* documentation showing that academic credit is being received (i.e., a copy of the course registration); OR

* a letter from a professor, department head, sponsor or academic advisor stating that the internship significantly contributes to the student's current degree program; OR

* a letter from the school stating that the internship is part of a work-study or independent study program.

In order to apply please go to the web link and click on the APPLY NOW button. Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, a resume, up to four writing samples and/or links to text/photo/video/graphic stories you have worked on and the names of three references familiar with your work.

They are committed to diversity in the workplace and promote a drug-free work environment.

If you are an advertising, communications or marketing student, the American Advertising Federation-Cleveland invites you to attend the annual Communications Career Day on Thursday, December 18.

The Career Day offers a crash course in:

--landing a job in communications

--marketing yourself to future employers

--resume building and writing

--scholarship opportunities

--networking

Bring your resume! On-site recruiters and resume reviewers will be attending.

The event is 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Terrace Club at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Cost is $40. To register, visit www.aafcleveland.com. Registration fee includes: attendance, lunch, a full-year membership to AAF-Cleveland, the 2008 Survival Guide and Torchlight (AAF-Cleveland's membership directory).

Blog address:

http://www.thedailyshuffle.com

The rules are simple:

1) The submitter must be a member of the blog.

2) The person submitting the photo or video must be a student at Ohio University.

3) The photo or video can be either real or staged.

4) No nudity or offensive material is permitted.

If you submit a video, please upload to YouTube beforehand.

All entires should be submitted to: thedailyshuffle@gmail.com by Sunday, November 23, 2008. (This deadline will probably be extended--please keep checking back!)

This is a great way for students to make an extra $100 by simply submitting photos or videos that they believe represent campus life here at Ohio University.

The New York Times Company has a full-time internship opportunity at the company headquarters in New York starting for a six to nine-month internship. While assisting the twelve-member corporate communications staff in many projects and administrative duties, the intern will have a unique opportunity to learn about communications at the Times Company. Interns work on projects related to investor relations, public relations, media relations, speechwriting, internal communications, event planning and crisis communications. The successful candidate will have met the following

skill requirements:

Skills:

Multimedia skills;

Excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills;

Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize;

Strong attention to detail;

Excellent organizational skills;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, knowledge of

PhotoShop, DreamWeaver and HTML a plus;

Ability to think strategically and creatively;

Ability to use the Internet as a research tool;

Ability to manage heavy workloads;

Duties:

Research industry and corporate information;

Research various aspects of corporate communications and present research results to the department;

Contribute ideas to better utilize resources and enhance the efficiency of day-to-day systems;

Assist members of the department in editing and drafting communications;

Create and maintain press contact lists and databases;

Type and proofread correspondence and route accordingly;

Answer telephone calls; take complete and accurate messages;

Provide back-up for other support staff;

Various administrative duties;

Proactively seek opportunities to learn;

Other duties as assigned.

Prefer a candidate with a specific interest in learning about communications, public relations and investor relations. The ideal intern will bring creativity to the department and be media savvy, which includes reading The New York Times as well as having an understanding of other media outlets.

If you have a passion for communications, please review the web site at www.nytco.com then e-mail your resume and cover letter to:

ccmac@nytimes.com

Include the dates you would be available for interviews (preferably in person in New York), as well as the dates and hours you are interested in working.

Note: This is a paid internship. Active college students and recent college graduates are eligible. The Times Company will provide the necessary assistance a student needs in order to receive credit for the internship. Assistance with housing and transportation is not available. Due to the high volume of applications they receive, they cannot confirm the receipt of each application. Applications that do not follow the above instructions will not be reviewed, nor will they receive a response.

The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.

Internship information is also posted on monster.com --

http://jobview.nytimes.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=77564676&JobTitle=Corporate+Communications+Internship&q=corporate+communications&rad=20&rad_units=miles&cnme=new+york&vw=b&AVSDM=2008-11-18+17%3a53%3a00&pg=1&seq=1

The Ohio Hospital Association was established in 1915 as the first state-level hospital association in the United States. OHA currently represents approximately 170 hospitals and 40 health systems throughout Ohio. For more information about the internship, please contact Mary Sterenberg, manager of communications, at marys@ohanet.org or Tiffany Himmelreich, manager of media & public relations, at tiffanyh@ohanet.org, or call 614.221.7614.

Please note: March 24th - 31st will be based in the NYC Office.

• Work closely with VP, PR Director, and Coordinator.

• Assist in coordination of media opportunities on location.

• Attend media events and Host Committee related events with contestants.

• Pitch and coordinate media opportunities for celebrity judging panels, hosts, pageant contestants and Miss Universe Organization executives.

• Assist in the writing of necessary media alerts, tip sheet updates, photo captions etc.

• Interact with talent (judges, hosts etc.).

• Monitor print, television and internet press coverage.

• Liaise between media, Host Committee and the Miss Universe Organization.

• Manage media crews on-location.

• Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to a changing environment.

• Strong leadership necessary and strategic perspective.

• Candidate must be proactive and take initiative.

• Skill in a second language a plus.

• Expert in MS Office.

• Working knowledge of production is a plus.

All applications for this position should be submitted by Friday, January 16th, 2009. Application materials include a resume, cover letter and a letter of reference from a professor. Submit materials to Tina Stewart, Alumni and Internship Coordinator for the Scripps College in RTV 484. Cover letter should be addressed to: Ms. Lark-Marie Anton, Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations. Miss Universe representatives will conduct phone interviews with candidates prior to final selection

Students may work toward a Ph.D. in mass communication with an emphasis in either media studies or journalism.

There are differences in the doctoral programs offered by the two schools. The School of Media Arts and Studies emphasizes the study of international media, new technology and culture, media management and policy, and media studies. The School of Journalism focuses on international; legal and historical studies; visual communication; media management and public policy; and theory and empirical research.

When applying for the doctoral program select one of the two schools. In the appropriate line on the Ohio University application form, you should specify either mass communication-media arts and studies or mass communication-journalism. Combined applications are not permitted.

Admission is based on your academic and professional background. To assist the school in evaluating your qualifications, you must submit your scores on the Graduate Record Examination, a resume, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts from all colleges attended, and a statement of 500 words or less about why you want to attend graduate school. International students from non-English speaking countries are required to submit a TOEFL score (read more on international graduate applications). You need not have an undergraduate major in journalism.

Deadline for all graduate applications is Feb. 1.

Ms. Hitchens brings to the independent Institute years of experience in research and writing on a broad array of subjects in the field of international security, defence, disarmament and non-proliferation.

Anyone from Northeast Ohio interested in this internship (it can be full- or part-time) should contact:

Vivian Pospisil

Executive Editor

Ohio Magazine

1422 Euclid Ave. Ste. 730

Cleveland, OH 44115

(216) 377-3706

(216) 771-2833 ext. 1126

Work closely with PR director, Manager and Coordinator.

Assist in coordination of media opportunities on location.

Attend media events and Host Committee related events with contestants.

Pitch and coordinate media opportunities for celebrity judging panels, hosts, pageant contestants and Miss Universe Organization executives.

Assist in the writing of necessary media alerts, tip sheet updates, photo captions etc.

Interact with talent (judges, hosts etc.)

Monitor print, television and internet press coverage.

Liaison between media, Host Committee and the Miss Universe Organization.

Manage media crews on-location.

Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to a changing environment.

Strong leadership necessary and strategic perspective.

Candidate must be proactive and take initiative.

Skill in a second language a plus.

Expert in MS Office.

Working knowledge of production is a plus.

All applications for this position should be submitted by Friday, January 16th, 2009. Application materials include a resume, cover letter and a letter of reference from a professor. Submit materials to Tina Stewart, Alumni and Internship Coordinator for the Scripps College in RTV 484. Cover letter should be addressed to: Ms. Lark-Marie Anton, Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations. Miss Universe representatives will conduct phone interviews with candidates prior to final selection.

The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA competitions, is an international company that advances and supports today’s women. The titleholders of the Miss Universe Organization personify the combination of beauty and intelligence that defines the 21st Century. The Miss Universe Organization is a Donald J. Trump and National Broadcasting Company, Inc. (NBC) joint venture.

Location of Country TBA

Date TBA: Approximately 4 weeks from mid-June to mid-July

Bob Kocher, brother of Colleen "Koky" Dishon, and his son, Kevin Kocher, presented the check Friday during the foundation board's luncheon meeting.

A former Bobcat who has been in the thick of the financial crisis came back to Scripps Tuesday, Nov. 4 to talk to students in public relations classes about her position as Assistant Vice President of Special Situations at Financial Dynamics in New York City.

Shannon Stucky, a 2003 graduate of Ohio University, works daily with major companies, such as AIG, Tropicana Entertainment, and Constellation Energy. She handles her clients’ communication to investors, the media, and their customers during times of crisis, such as bankruptcy and during mergers and acquisitions. Stucky was back in town to take a break from the intense pressure of dealing with the current economic crisis.

“There is no such thing as a typical day for me,” said Stucky. “One news story can change what I’ll be doing for the entire day.”

Although her days vary, one thing is constant. The first thing Stucky does each day is read the news. She stressed to students in the importance of keeping up with world events, through newspapers, websites, and blogs. Stucky showed a graphic to students demonstrating that much of what she does depends on the state of the economy at the time.

“It’s always a judgment call,” she said, explaining that press coverage is not always a positive for her clients. “The main thing is to make sure the story is factually correct.” She told students that her ability to strategize and her writing skills, both things stressed to her while at Scripps, have helped her to excel.

Stucky was able to offer a range of professional advice to the journalism students based on her experiences. She told the aspiring professionals that the best advice she could offer is to admit what you don’t know and ask questions early to avoid mistakes. She also advised students to never burn bridges because the world of public relations is “frighteningly small.”

Stucky admitted to students that she was always interested in the arts and weary of PR agencies, so she never thought she would end up at a financial PR agency. She still volunteers at a theater in NYC, though, and finds it’s an excellent balance to her high-pressure job. Stucky’s final advice was to follow your own interests and to make the most of every opportunity they are given.