CMT (Country Music Television), a cable channel of Viacom Media Networks, is currently recruiting for their Spring 2018 paid internship program for various departments across the company.  All students applying for an internship with CMT must be able to commit to a minimum schedule of 16 hours per week for a period of at least ten consecutive weeks in order to be considered for our program.

Internships will be in the Nashville location only.

Internship Program Criteria:

• CMT is accepting students entering their junior or senior year of college, as well as some graduate and law students.  Students that have already graduated will not be eligible for the program – they must be active/current students.
• Internships will be paid at a standard competitive hourly rate – the rate is $13/hr in Nashville.
• Internships offered have a 10-week minimum, a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week, and a recommended maximum of 35 hours per week.
• College credit is not required, but appropriate documentation for credit can be provided if necessary.

Students can apply online at the following website – www.viacomcareers.com.

The application deadline for the Spring 2018 program is Friday, October 27, 2017.

These opportunities are for juniors and seniors only:

CMT Digital – Social Media

Preferred number of days needed: 5 days (Monday – Friday) / full-time (35 hours/week)

Preferred major(s): Music Business, Marketing, PR, Communications, Electronic Media

Special Skills: Familiarity with leveraging social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) as an effective marketing tool. Strong writing skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook mail. Familiarity with Photoshop a plus. Must be able to conduct productive research using the internet. Good organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Knowledge of CMT programming and CMT.com a plus. Problem solving and flexibility. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description: The CMT Digital – Social Media intern will assist with the execution of marketing and promotional campaigns across CMT’s social platforms focusing on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. Must keep up-to-date with both country music and pop-culture events. There may be occasional opportunities for a CMT Digital – Social Media intern to cover music events for social posts such as awards shows and various show tapings. Intern will perform other duties as assigned.

Department Profile: The Social Media division of Digital department produces digital marketing and promotional campaigns and networking in support of all CMT platforms including its websites, mobile site, TV channels (CMT and CMT Music), and others. The Social Media group works closely with Corporate Communications, Consumer Marketing, Music Strategy and Programming departments to make sure all CMT messaging is consistent across the channel.

Corporate Communications / PR

Preferred number of days needed: Flexible (16 hours per week minimum)

Preferred major(s): Public Relations, Journalism

Special Skills: Ability to write press releases and familiarity with AP Style. Use of internet for research, computer software including Word, Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and a media management system like Vocus/Cision, know how to scan and manipulate images.

Job Description: Intern will assist department with various daily deadline duties. Will work with photos, make copies, send faxes, and handle various press distributions including weekly television highlights, and departmental mailings. Will work on updating CMT press site and managing news clips on a daily basis. Will research and compile media lists. Will draft press releases and pitch media. Will be involved with CMT programs, awards shows, and special CMT tapings. Will have exposure to music industry clients (publicists, marketing reps, managers) and artists. Will have exposure to local, regional and national media reps and in various internal departments, including CMT social, CMT Radio and CMT.com personnel.

Department Profile: CMT Press works with national print, broadcast, and trade publications to obtain coverage of CMT programs, special events, executives and news. The department manages media on-site at special events and tapings. They establish and maintain relationships with media and industry executives. Work with other CMT departments to research and disseminate timely information. The department also plans special events such as red carpets, press conferences, and media receptions.

Production Operations (CMT Post-Production)

Preferred number of days needed: Minimum of three per week, 16 hours per week

Preferred major(s): Television Broadcasting, Television/Radio Production

Special Skills: Some knowledge of television production and post-production equipment and use, understanding of popular graphics programs and file formats, strong computer skills, good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Job Description: Intern will divide their time evenly between observing and working in the various areas of post-production. About 25% of their time will be spent helping out with video editing (AVID) needs and learning the video side of post-production. About 25 percent of their time will go to working with audio editing (Pro-Tools). 25% of their time will be in assisting in digitizing, learning the technical side of post-production, including ingest, encoding and file management. The final 25% of their time will be spent learning the administrative tasks that are necessary to run a Post house, including scheduling and client relations. Intern will be exposed to clients in the Programming, Creative Services, Engineering and Graphics departments of CMT, plus external clients from various production facilities.

Department Profile: The Post-Production department supports all of CMT’s editing requirements. They are responsible for editing and delivering programs, promotional spots and company presentations as well as all encoding needs for web and mobile video. They have 12 video editing bays, 6 audio editing bays, three encoding stations working in both High Definition and Standard Definition projects.

Program Planning & Scheduling

Preferred number of days needed: Minimum of 3 per week and at least 16 hours per week

Preferred major(s): Communications with a broadcast/electronic media emphasis

Special Skills: Effective Internet research, competent use of MS Office Suite including Word and Excel, passion for television and film, detail-oriented. Must have the ability to sit at computer for long periods of time while doing research or entering data.

Job Description: Will assist in every aspect of the work that is performed in this department, including researching scheduled programming on other channels and reporting this information back for competitive placement purposes; learning the mechanics and philosophy behind effective promotional announcement

Creative Services: Off-Air Design

Preferred number of days needed: Flexible, maximum 35 hours weekly

Preferred major(s): Graphic Design

Special Skills: Must provide a portfolio of design work. Required to have working knowledge of Photoshop. Knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, experience with HTML, light photography, and retouching is a plus. Have good communication and organizational skills.

Job Description: Interns will have exposure to every project that comes into the Off-Air Design department during the semester they are working. They will help develop creative content including print ads, billboards, logos, and digital graphics such as web banners, web page designs, social media graphics, and mobile designs. In addition to design and production responsibilities, they will have the opportunity to observe and learn the various administrative components to working in a graphics department while supporting the Art Director and Manager/Coordinator. They will interact with the other designers and gain experience with the applications they use to create their work. Interns may

also be invited to work with other CMT departments and to participate in various CMT promotional events and initiatives.

Department Profile: Off-Air Design is part of the CMT Creative department, which also includes On-Air Design and Promotions. The Off-Air Design team provides visual support and marketing promotion for the CMT Brand and the network’s programming in both Print and Digital mediums (Web, Mobile, Social Media). CMT Creative works with internal partners including Consumer Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, CMT Mobile, CMT.com, Ad Sales, Programming, Post Production as well as many others to develop and execute all CMT related marketing, promotional and packaging initiatives.

Production Management

Preferred number of days needed: Minimum of 3 per week and 16 hours per week.

Preferred major(s): Accounting, Finance, Business, Music Business, Television Production

Special Skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), technical knowledge of TV production, Internet research skills, professional phone skills

Job Description: Intern will spread their time working on various aspects of budgeting and scheduling for CMT show projects. They will typically spend a portion of their week creating the production management calendars, creating production binders for managers, producers and directors. They will circulate contracts and budget information to all appropriate departments and personnel. May have some exposure to third party vendors. Will assist with scheduling meetings, and will have other duties as assigned. Intern may be exposed to various CMT projects, such as awards shows, live show tapings, and series programming. Interns will interact with internal clients from Programming, Music & Talent, Research, and Production Operations.

Department Profile: The Production Management team manages all of CMT’s productions: it develops budgets for shoots and events; translate creative goals into workable production scenarios and shoot schedules; research, negotiate, and hire production companies, crew, locations, and equipment; and manage productions to the budget’s bottom line. Production Management oversees all aspects of the business side of production. It works closely with the Programming and Creative departments to execute creative goals in the most creative, efficient, and sensible way. It also works closely with the Finance department to ensure that production paperwork is accurate, submitted in a timely manner, and actual expenses are tracked accurately. In addition, it works closely with the Legal department to ensure safety on set and compliance with the network’s policies. This is a fun and smart team! Interns will gain versatile set experience and networking opportunities that will help them in any facet of film, video or event production that they may pursue upon graduation. Successful candidates are inquisitive, organized, resourceful, outgoing, and possess excellent communication skills.

Summary: Are you passionate about empowering youth to reach their full potential? Are you interested in being a part of an organization that values compassion, diversity and integrity in making a collaborative community impact? Join our team at Be A Mentor, a local youth mentoring organization.  Be A Mentor is a small, local Charleston nonprofit organization that offers 3 signature site/school-based mentoring program, partnering with 18 schools and organizations throughout the Lowcountry. Be A Mentor enables youth (K-12) to develop positive relationships with caring adults with empower them to reach their full potential through mentorship.

Position Description: Build your work experience and social media portfolio with a local non-profit!  Be A Mentor is seeking a Marketing & Social Media Intern that can dedicate 5-10 hours per week at our North Charleston office. You will assist in all areas of online marketing and social media to include: content implementation, social media releases across multiple platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn), online presence strategy development, and more!

Desired Skills & Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field (degree in progress is okay)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
In-depth working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Graphic design (preferred)
Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Applications
Attention to detail and ability to plan, prioritize & multitask

Application Procedure: This is an unique opportunity to build your work experience and serve as a key part of a small team. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to info@beamentornow.org as soon as possible. No phone calls please. Position open until filled.

Pattison’s Academy/PACE Charter School is looking for a media and marketing intern. See below for description:

Media and Marketing Intern

Pattison’s Academy/PACE Charter School is a non-profit organization in West Ashley that is dedicated to improving the lives of children with multiple, profound developmental disabilities across Charleston. Our organization is largely dependent on community support, corporate donations and fundraising to develop consistent revenue. We are looking searching for an eager, passionate and compassionate individual to help develop our Print and Digital Media and Marketing resources to improve our reach and promotion to the Charleston area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This individual will be responsible for:
• Researching/Analyzing the Charleston and digital market to determine best avenues for marketing the organization.
• Develop strategy for promoting the organization
• Creating promotional content to send to potential donors
• Develop update newsletters to thank previous donors
• Grow online channels including social media
• If capable, assist in redesigning website

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES
• Strong design and development skill for print media.
• Strong social media marketing skills
• Strong awareness of the Charleston market
• Desired but not requried: web development/design skills

Please check us out on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pattisonsacademy) to see first hand what a wonderful group of children we serve. If interested, please contact Paige Knowlson (paige.knowlson@pattisonsacademy.org) for more information.

Charleston magazine is looking to hire a marketing intern for the fall semester. Please see below internship description:

Fall Internship – 10-15 hours/ week

Learning Objectives

• Understand the process of how a marketing campaign becomes a reality
• Understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with the community
• Further develop skills for working in a professional environment
• Create impactful, exciting social media content on brand with Charleston magazine
• Understand how a communications company does more than just print Charleston magazine and the importance of being a multi-platform agency
• Understand how business decisions and sales work in harmony with marketing decisions

Responsibilities

• Research events and write copy for the Charleston Magazine Club website
• Plan and write social media posts for upcoming events, Charleston magazine partners, etc.
• Attend applicable meetings and events as available and as time permits
• Use Google Docs to track Club membership and events, as well as sponsorships and events
• Assist in subscription marketing plans for Charleston magazine
• Organize contracts and assist in contract fulfillments for PR and sponsorship partners including

Policies and Expectations

As an intern at Charleston magazine, you are representing Charleston magazine. It is important to always be on time and professional. Do not disrupt others by talking too loud, but always feel free to ask questions. You are here to learn.

Be respectful of all Gulfstream Communications employees, our partners and advertisers.

We expect our interns to work diligently while they are here. If you are not busy, ask someone else if they might need help. This is a good opportunity to meet people in other departments and learn more about how a communications company works. Please always communicate with your supervisor about when you need to be absent.

Interested in applying for this internship? Email your cover letter and resume to Betsey Poore, Marketing Manager, at betsey@charlestonmag.com.

The Association for Women in Sports Media is a non-profit organization founded as a support network and advocacy group for women in sports journalism. They work to promote and increase diversity in sports media through a summer internship and scholarship program, which has placed more than 150 women in paid internships since 1990.

AWSM is offering up to 10 internships to go along with 10 scholarships available for summer 2018. There are a mixture of digital (newspaper/magazines/websites), broadcast and PR opportunities for female students seeking careers in the sports media industry.

The recipients receive a $1,000 scholarship and complimentary registration and lodging at AWSM’s annual convention–next year it will be in Phoenix.

The application period is open now and runs through Oct. 31. There is no fee for AWSM members to apply and a $25 fee for non-members.

You can find more information here: http://awsmonline.org/internship-scholarship/

The application can be found here: https://awsmonline.formstack.com/foms/2018internshipscholarshipapp

Interior Designer located on Daniel Island is searching for part-time help with social media and graphic design. This is a paid position.

Responsibilities include:

• Instagram/Facebook posting (2-3 times a week)
• Blog post for WordPress (Once a month)
• Update website with different photos
• Houzz profile updates
• Ad layout design a few times a year

If you are interested in this position please send your resume to Anna Miller at anna.miller@danielisland.com.

The Green Heart Project, a local farm-to-school non-profit organization, is seeking to hire a Marketing/Communications intern for the Fall semester (with the option to continue in the Spring). With our recent expansion into 9 schools in the Charleston area, we are looking to grow our team! This position will be 10-15 hours/week and is currently unpaid. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however, priority deadlines are as follows: Fall – September 8, 2017 | Spring – December 8, 2017.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé to Amanda@greenheartsc.org.

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Position Description: Marketing/Communications Intern (10-15hrs/week)

ORGANIZATION: The Green Heart Project  is a 501©3 non-profit organization that builds school gardens and farm-to-school programs in the Charleston area. With a high value placed on health, education, and community, GHP pairs local volunteers with students to grow school gardens through in-school & after-school programming. In doing so, it connects students to food, health and the environment, while reinforcing academic standards, building interpersonal skills and cultivating community. Founded in 2009 as a small-school garden program at Mitchell Elementary School, a Title I school which serves a low-income and majority African-American student population, GHP has grown to serve over 2,5000 students across 9 schools in the Charleston area. This year, GHP is further expanding into the Charleston community by working with The City of Charleston and The Charleston Housing Authority to build an urban farm at a workforce home development on the upper peninsula, further carrying out the GHP mission of improving health, education and building community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Marketing/Communications Intern is an invaluable member of the Green Heart Project team whose primary responsibility is to support our farm-to-school organization’s marketing and communication efforts. They will work directly with the Executive Director and independently to plan, design and create social media, website, blog and newsletter content. Additionally, they will work under the Executive Director’s lead to support the organization’s communications and events (including fundraiser) efforts as needed.

The position’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Marketing (5-8 hrs. per week)

• Weekly marketing and social media meeting with staff
• Helping to develop and maintain the Green Heart Project “brand”
• Creating social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) posts with content & photos
• Developing, coordinating & writing blog posts (WordPress) as it relates to our marketing agenda
• Helping to design and author monthly newsletters (MailChimp)
• Engaging Green Heart Project staff, volunteers, & students directly & digitally to create content=

Communications/Events (5 hrs. per week)

• Take the lead on Communications efforts as they relate to marketing and events
• Managing event fundraisers including: planning, volunteer coordination, event set up, sponsorships, etc.

Internship Overview

OneWorld Health is an international NGO that exists to provide quality, affordable healthcare to people in need. OneWorld Health’s vision is to empower communities to achieve long-term improvements in health and quality of life. The organization achieves this goal through the development of facility-based medical projects and volunteer engagement across East Africa and Central America.
This internship is geared towards providing an undergraduate communication student an opportunity to tell the compelling story of OneWorld Health to donors, volunteers and all other key stakeholders.

This internship will give you the opportunity to:
• Assist in content creation of patient, local staff and volunteer stories
• Manage online presence through the use of social media platforms
• Assist in press release creation to highlight newsworthy events
• Assist in the creation of monthly eNewsletter
• Occasionally assist with copy editing
• Occasionally assist with website updates
• Be a part of a movement to provide quality, affordable healthcare to those who need it most

We are looking for candidates who embody the following:
• A passion for storytelling
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Flexible and creative, possessing a good attitude and zeal for learning
• Must be able to travel to OWH’s office in West Ashley
• Must have your own computer
• Must know how to operate a Keurig (unless you don’t like to drink coffee, of course)

Candidates must be able to work 10-15 hours a week. This is a paid internship. Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes to Tyler@oneworldhealth.com.

The Client Success Intern will work under the direction of the Program Coordinator.    The Client Success Intern will assist in the organization and project management of new client implementations.  Strong organizational skills, ability to push a project forward and excellent verbal and written skills are a must for this position.  This position will interact with various departments within Equiscript and coordinate program implementation components, with Information Systems, Sales and Marketing, Client Success  and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Program Coordinator in implementation process using project management software.
• Track and report status on all clients in the implementation pipeline.
• Create and monitor detailed project plans with deliverables and due dates to ensure team’s successful delivery of all programs and services.
• Create and organize powerpoint presentations for client launches.
• Organize collateral and inventory, while also managing packaging and  shipments of  items to employees, clients, and conferences.
• Identify areas for improvement and drive projects to automate manual processes, create efficiencies, and reduce overall implementation time-frames.
• Assess/evaluate client requirements against scope of project, manage project plan and schedule.
• Troubleshoot and detect potential issues and implement solutions when issues threaten to delay the timeline or impact budget or business operations.
• Coordinate client meetings, including the preparation of client collateral and education materials.
• Develop a detailed understanding of Equiscript best practices that deliver program success.
• At every point, collect, analyze and then use data to make the clients’ experience with Equiscript seamless, consistent, and pleasant.
• Maximize the efficiency of our Client Success  team by coordinating communications.
• Perform administrative functions as necessary or requested.

Preferred Experience

• Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, and Visio) experience preferred.
• Strong PC skills (Gmail, Google Apps, web-based programs, Salesforce.com experience strongly preferred, Smartsheet or other project management system experience preferred)
• Pursuing /or completed Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or other Related Field  Preferred

To see full position posting and to apply, click here

SOCIAL MEDIA GAME DAY INTERN

Job Description: The Social Media Game Day Intern will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience working for a professional sports organization. This position assists with Communications and Promotions by live-tweeting the on-ice action during all Stingrays games (home and road) and promoting the in-game experience during home games. This position will also help showcase the great atmosphere during Rays games at the North Charleston Coliseum by incorporating the team’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

Job responsibilities (duties include, but not limited to):

• Contribute to the team’s social media efforts before, during and after games
• Live-tweet all road games (Social Media Intern will not travel with the team)
• Assist with media relations duties on game days
• Help with editing of postgame video highlights
• Opportunity to write feature articles and produce videos for StingraysHockey.com and develop content for social media platforms
• Help fulfill corporate promotional content on game days
• Assist working media members and off ice officials and help with pre-game set up and post-game tear down

Qualifications:

• Good understanding of the game of hockey
• Must be fluent in social media best practices and up to date on the latest media trends
• Strong writer and communicator
• Understand the basics of journalism and AP Style
• Ability to work the entire hockey season during home and away games
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and other non-traditional hours
• Strong time management, organizational and proofreading skills
• Confidence in Adobe Photoshop and Premier is encouraged
• Excellent attention to detail
• Interest in a career in sports communications, multimedia and marketing preferred

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to jshafran@stingrayshockey.com