INTERNSHIPS

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN/ASSISTANT – Paid for The International SeaKeepers Society, an international marine-conservation charity based in South Florida. Create and update website content. Streamline/manage database. Assist in developing media and invitation lists. Write and distribute news releases. Assist in collateral development and distribution and in coordinating national and international special events. Develop and maintain social media presence. General communication support and admin support as well. Requires exceptional writing and computer skills and proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of social media/networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) a plus. Must commit 15-20 hours/week in Coral Gables. Pay is $10/hour. We offer credit in marketing, PR, social media or related field. Email cover letter, resume, and writing/design samples to Averill Conley at conley@seakeepers.org.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN – For the very busy marketing and communications department of the Adolph and Rose Levis JCC in Boca Raton. Get valuable hands-on experience (and writing samples for your portfolio). Responsibilities include writing press releases, developing copy for promotional materials, pitching media, updating media lists, and guerrilla marketing. You must be a senior pursuing a degree in communications (preferably public relations) and have very strong writing and phone communication skills. Email resume and 2 writing samples to Jody Rafkind at jodyr@levisjcc.org.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN – Unpaid and for-credit for Voices For Children Foundation in Miami, the fundraising arm of the 11th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program, with the goal of ensuring that a Guardian Ad Litem represents every abused child in Miami-Dade County. Assist the communications specialist in the execution of internal and external communications, marketing, and advertising efforts. Assist as required for special events, development activities, and other duties. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or other relevant areas and have impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills together with a high degree of professionalism, initiative, and creativity. Email Carolina Schwarz at cschwarz@voices4.org.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP – For Republic Services in Fort Lauderdale, a leading provider of solid-waste collection and disposal services in the United States, $8 an hour. Update and maintain list of media contacts (newspaper, TV, radio, web) and work with staff to develop communication strategies and talking points. Write and distribute media advisories and press releases. Develop and implement a strategy to increase public awareness. Track news reports about Republic Services. Help respond to media inquiries. Assist in providing media and communications training and in coordinating special events. Perform educational outreach on environmental issues. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (communications, political science, natural sciences, journalism, marketing, or public policy) preferred; or undergraduate work with relevant major and/or strong interest or experience in communications and public affairs. Requires excellent writing and verbal skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing. You must be a full-time student enrolled in a 4-year college or university or local community college. Graduate students also welcome. Must maintain a 3.0 overall grade point average, or for masters’ students, a 3.2 out of 4.0. You will be expected to work minimum 5 hours per week, 20-40 hours for a summer internship. Mail resume and cover letter to: Nancy Bretas, Communication Coordinator, Republic Services, Inc., 110 SE 6th Street, Suite 2800, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

EDITORIAL INTERN – Unpaid for PetMD.com in Miami, an online pet health resource. Duties include copyediting, researching, managing social network accounts, and assisting editors in their duties. Working knowledge of content management system and familiarity with AP and Chicago Manual styles a plus. Email resume, cover letter, 2-3 writing samples, and hours of availability, with the subject line "Editorial Intern Inquiry," to jobs@petmd.com.

EDITORIAL INTERNS – Unpaid for the Biscayne Times in Miami Shores, an independent monthly newspaper with a circulation of 25,000 serving communities along the Biscayne Corridor. Responsibilities include fact-checking listings, writing event and business briefs, reporting and writing community news stories, taking photographs to accompany news stories, and any related editorial duties. Great opportunity to learn the daily grind of newspaper journalism and build a well-rounded resume to present to future employers. Minimum of 15 hours per week required. Reporting and writing experience preferred. Email resume and clips to publisher/editor Jim Mullin at jim.mullin@biscaynetimes.com.

EDITORIAL INTERNS – Unpaid for SunPost, Miami-Dade’s largest independent news weekly with an audited print circulation of 48,000-plus. Assist with all aspects of the editorial department. Work in a fast-paced newsroom located on South Beach, with a fun but serious core team. Excellent opportunity to make an impact by learning the ins and outs of a spirited free weekly that provides regional and community news, arts and features in print and online. Responsibilities include everything from mail duties to fact-checking to helping conceive and execute special issues to writing bylined stories. Photojournalism opportunities available as well. If you’re self-directed, hard-working and creative with a passion for journalism, email resume and clips (if possible), contact information, area(s) of interest and hours you are available to angie@miamisunpost.com. Also indicate if you hope to get college credit. Put the word "intern" in the subject line.

GRAPHIC DESIGN/DESKTOP PUBLISHER INTERN – In Miami for Best Buddies International (BBI), a non-profit organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Assist with state brochures, sponsorship proposal templates, formatting logos, and editing information and special event materials. Requires strong design and editing skills and proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign or the equivalent. Apply online.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN INTERN – For Kaplan Higher Education in Boca Raton. Be responsible for examining current training materials (print, job aids, Captivate, STT, etc.) and recommending modifications to be made for the adult learner. Be involved in the actual development and modifications to new and existing training materials. Provide Instructional Design expertise on any new training modules. Collaborate with the curriculum development staff to evaluate current training materials and make recommendations for modifications. Write specifications documents. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, instructional design, IT, instructional technology, or related field and have a strong academic record with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Requires advanced level of expertise in MS office (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), strong sales and customer service skills, and working knowledge of HTML. Adobe’s Captivate, Connect, and Flash and/or e-College is a plus. Apply online.

INTERN – For Impact Image Marketing Solutions in downtown Fort Lauderdale, a boutique PR firm that focuses on healthcare, physician, and nonprofit public relations campaigns. Draft press kit materials and web copy. Conceptualize media pitches and develop media lists. Monitor and manage media placements. Create and distribute press kits. Conduct Internet and industry research. Requires 2 years completed college coursework and strong writing and verbal communication skills. Email resume and 2 writing samples to Carrie Goldstein, president, at carrie@impactimageonline.com.

INTERN – For WSFL-TV in Fort Lauderdale. Receive a stipend of $200 at the end of the internship. Email resume to Carlos Andrade at cnandrade@sunsentinel.com.

INTERN – Unpaid in Aventura for LeaseTrader, a nationally recognized company in the automotive industry. Develop story angles, create custom-tailored media lists, and pitch the media. Our virtual press center is filled with media stories, and we want to build on that library. Must have completed one year of college and currently participate in specific curriculum towards a degree in marketing, advertising, or public relations. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Email qualifications and/or resume to John Sternal at lease_trader@yahoo.com.

INTERNS – For Zakarin Public Relations in Mary Brickell Village that handles several accounts in the luxury category, from fashion and travel to restaurants, real estate and high-end events. We are looking for a highly motivated, responsible individual who is interested in PR, has strong writing and organizational skills, enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment and can work well in an office setting. This is an excellent opportunity to get valuable hands-on experience. No experience necessary, but previous internships and PhotoShop experience is a plus. We seek two interns that meet this criteria and are available to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Email your resume to Monica Defortuna at Monica@zakarinpr.com.

INTERN(S) – Unpaid for Vencer Corporation in Miami, a grassroots marketing firm with clients ranging from Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns" to Vitamin Water. Work a minimum, flexible 12-15 hours per week. Daily duties range from phone calls, Internet research, client maintenance (reports, conference calls, etc.), and communicating with staff. You will be hands-on with all projects. Should possess strong organizational skills, reflect an outgoing personality, and be comfortable and sharp on the telephone. We encourage students seeking school credits or those who want to build and/or add to their resume. Email resume (no cover letter necessary, just briefly tell us about yourself) to Diana Bardini-Ramirez at Diana@VencerCorporation.com.

INTERNS – For Page 1 Media in the Editorial Televisa building in the Doral area, producer of leading Hispanic Magazine, Hispanic Enterprise, and PODER. No salary is offered but exposure in our magazines is guaranteed and hours are flexible. Also able to provide credit if your program permits. In our editorial department, assist in researching stories, fact-checking, and proofreading. Writing opportunities may be discussed. Requires analytical skills, a talent for writing, and a passion for world news and current cultural affairs. Must be proficient in MS Office and express professionalism. Spanish is not required but may help. In our photo department work closely with the photo editor, researching necessary and appropriate images by navigating the web and image banks. Requires proficient skills in Photoshop. InDesign, Illustrator skills a plus. Color correction/retouching skills a must. Email resume to Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, features coordinator, at rrg@page1media.com.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR ASSISTANT – Unpaid (5-10 hours per week for 2-3 months) in Doral for Seitlin, since 1945 a leading insurance broker. Assist in the research, writing, and editing of a quarterly email/direct mail newsletter to our clients and prospective clients. Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with concentration in business, marketing, public relations, journalism, or communications and have excellent writing, editing, and organization skills. Apply online.

PR INTERN – Paid for Fish Consulting in Hollywood, a national PR and marketing agency specializing in mature and emerging franchise companies. We’re looking to fill a summer and fall internship position. Compensation will be based on a competitive hourly rate. Interns are required to work at least 20 hours/3 days a week and must commit to a three-month timeframe. School credit is also available. You will have the unique opportunity to work on many national leading brands, including Dunkin’-Donuts, Checkers, Firehouse Subs, Interim HealthCare, Sylvan Learning Center, and Jiffy Lube. Assist in the development of press releases. Monitor and track media and social media. Develop and maintain media lists. Collect and track editorial calendar opportunities. Participate in brainstorming sessions. Create clip reports. Draft media updates. Write client and/or team memos. Assist with research for new business opportunities and client presentations. Must be a junior or senior attending a 4-year university in South Florida (all majors considered) and have a passionate interest in public relations and communications, excellent written and verbal skills, and knowledge of social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, Four Square, etc). Email cover letter, resume, and availability to Amanda Rich at arich@fish-consulting.com.

PR INTERN – Unpaid for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. Our public relations manager needs help with various tasks, including: writing and researching info for press releases, PSAs, brochures and other promotional materials; researching various cultural calendars and inputting events into them; assisting with mailings; and researching and updating media lists. Email a resume (no attachments) to pr@artandculturecenter.org.

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN – Unpaid for Krebs Financial in Coral Gables, 16 hours per week during the summer months. Produce articles content and advertorials for print and web. Assist with writing, editing, and producing electronic newsletters, social media announcements, speeches and introductions, press releases and media alerts, and fact sheets. Requires enrollment in a 4-year college degree program in communications or journalism, at least a 3.0 GPA, superb writing and communication skills, and strong proofreading/editing skills. Email resume, 2 writing samples, and the URL if you have a personal blog or website to David Krebs at dak0710@aol.com.

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN – Unpaid for CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, a retailer of cruise travel as part of World Travel Holdings. Develop media lists, conceptualize media pitches, draft press releases and press kit materials, conduct Internet research, monitor and manage media placements, work with reporters, and provide event-planning support. Must have completed 2 years of college course work (including some writing and communications classes) and have very strong writing and phone communication skills. Must work a minimum of 24 hours per week. Email resume to Samantha Jacobs, director of public relations, at sjacobs@wth.com. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN – Unpaid for The Treister Murry Agency, a full-service boutique public relations and marketing firm on Miami Beach. Gain new skills and inside knowledge about what it takes to work in this exciting environment. Sharpen basic PR skills in a real-world setting. Must posses strong writing and interpersonal skills. Prior communications/PR/marketing experience a plus. Open to a current student.  Email resume and cover letter to info@tma-pr.com.

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN – Unpaid for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami. Work directly with the center in promoting programming and special events. Duties include liaising with various internal departments and outside agencies, maintaining the master media list, preparing press kits, organizing a media library, and researching new media outlets and writers. Requires junior or senior status pursuing a degree in communications (preferably in public relations), superior writing and editing skills, 10-15 hours of availability per week between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and some evenings, and a strong interest in the arts. Email your resume to resumes@arshtcenter.org.

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN – For BGT Partners in Aventura, a global interactive services firm that helps companies through digital marketing and technology solutions. Assist the Marketing and PR department in identifying and creating communications materials (press releases, articles, case studies, white papers, op-ed pieces) and manage distribution across relevant channels. Assist with the media pitches for relevant stories (both local and national media). Identifying awards for entry submission, speaking opportunities, and trade show participation. Write reports. Respond to PR-related inquiries from field associates and journalists. Requires bachelor’s degree or a student in public relations, journalism, marketing or related fields and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You should have an understanding of the consulting industry, preferably interactive or high-tech consulting. Knowledge of the technology sector is highly desirable, as is strong media relations/placement skills and technology skills including MS Office suite. Email resume and 3 writing samples to vgelman@bgtpartners.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN – Spring, Summer and Fall 2010 for WPBR iRadio Network, a new division of WPBR-1340 AM, South Florida's oldest AM talk radio station. Create, develop, and implement viral marketing campaigns for upcoming Internet talk shows, building up social networking presence by engaging on Twitter and Facebook, researching statistics and keywords, and writing press releases, if needed. Requires college credit,15-20 hours/week, and understanding and use of Word, Excel, Twitter, and Facebook. Passion for social media, marketing, and promotions is a must. Email bkirsch@wpbriradio.com with "Social Media Internship" in the subject line.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING INTERNSHIP – For Ameriworld Enterprises in Miami, a business-consulting agency. Work closely with in-house marketing and promotions staff on media-related projects for a variety of local and international clients. Assisting in the coordination of social media marketing communications projects and creating brand awareness online for clients. Provide support for search engine marketing campaigns (including press release distribution online and article posting) and email marketing campaigns. Participating in search-engine optimization projects, including keyword/phrase research, website structure/hierarchy, page content, and SEO-friendly copywriting. Managing social media tools and content posts for company profiles on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Reply to messages received through social media outlets. Provide content posts on industry-related forums and blogs. Students should be pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, marketing, new media, or related field and be online-savvy with a working knowledge of MS Office and computer programs. Must possess strong verbal and written English communication skills and an overall interest in and understanding of marketing/social media/communications practices. Email a letter of interest and resume to Marisha Kelly, media manager, to mkelly@ameriworld.com.