Past President's message

photos in my newly-released Ohio's Lake Erie Wineries book too. It was not meant to be; I bowed to the job that pays the bills.

When I was a newly-equipped with a degree in English with Writing concentration, after interning with the Kent State University Press and editing the campus literary magazine, I opted to take the practical route. I told myself I would be writing when I worked at IMG - appearance contracts for Greg Norman and trademark correspondence for Bjorn Borg - and I was. But I was also having all the creativity drained from me. When, at the age of 45, I tried to craft short stories, they were a bit too formal and not quite deep enough.

Today, I work two careers. I like my legal career well enough, but I love writing articles for magazines, and I'm passionate about my OWN writing - the novels yet to be published, the two memoirs I keep fiddling with, the family cookbook my children asked me to write. I've heard writers say we need to mix up commercial writing with writing for ourselves. That's why my vacation at the end of September is going to be all alone with my laptop at a hermitage on Lake Erie.

If I were to give my 22-year-old self advice today, I would say, "Go for what you love." So I leave all you career journalists, journalism students, freelance writers, journalism instructors and would-be writers with this advice when leaving my position as president of Cleveland SPJ: Do what you love. Bow to practical choices only when you have to, and write deeply.

Claudia Taller,

Past President

Writer's Week editor Carrie Buchanan has been elected chapter president and cannot produce Writer's Week during the coming year. We are looking for a member who's able to take it over JUST FOR THE YEAR. Carrie loves doing it, and really wants to take the reins back after her stint as president.

Here's what makes Writer's Week a fairly easy job for which you get oodles of credit: First, we have a very capable  assistant editor during the academic year (she's off during the summer and school exam periods). Currently, our assistant editor is Emily Gaffney, a John Carroll student who was recently named editor-in-chief of The Carroll News. Emily does at least half the work and, if she has to step down with her increasing responsibility, Carrie promises to find you a replacement, since we both know a number of  outstanding student copy editors. Second, the entire operation is online, so you don't have to be in the same place as Emily -- Carrie has even produced Writer's Week while traveling. Everything comes in by email and we have an online Gmail account, to which the editor sends things that come in by email, for Emily to include. We use Constant Contact, which is also entirely online, and we have already designed the template, which we have used for the past year so the kinks are worked out. The tools and technical help the Constant Contact people give are outstanding, but frankly, you probably won't need them often! Carrie will provide training, and it's pretty simple to use! With all that help from Emily and Constant Contact, Writer's Week should only take an hour each Friday -- or whenever you want to do it each week; you can even change the day if you wish. Please let Carrie know (click here) if you'd be interested.

This is the last edition you'll receive until we find someone new!

Internships in Journalism

OHIO MAGAZINE EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP

Ohio Magazine is currently seeking a fall 2011 editorial intern to assist with the magazine and its custom publications. The ideal candidate is entering his/her junior or senior year and is a journalism or English major, although recent grads are welcome to apply as well. We are looking for a student with strong writing skills, knowledge of AP style, and strong spelling, punctuation, grammar and phone skills. Job duties include fact checking and researching stories and listings, writing short articles and compiling some of our special editorial sections. 

This is an unpaid, part-time internship; however, we reimburse for parking or bus pass. Scheduling and hours are flexible. 

The deadline for applicants is July 15. Interested candidates should send, by email or mail, a cover letter, resume and 2-4 published clips demonstrating journalistic style to: Jessica Esemplare and Vivian Pospisil or mail to Ohio Magazine, 1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 730, Cleveland, OH 44115. No phone calls, please.

CLEVELAND MAGAZINE

EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP

Cleveland Magazine is looking for editorial interns for fall 2011. The deadline for applying is July 15.  (We have already chosen our summer interns.)  

The internships are unpaid. (We reimburse for parking or a bus pass.) The internships range from 16 to 32 hours a week.

Duties include fact-checking, researching, writing and some clerical work for Cleveland Magazine, its sister publication Inside Business, and other

publications. Our interns are highly valued and are integrated into the editorial team. They are entrusted with serious responsibilities and given plenty of opportunity for professional development. We're looking for bright student journalists or recent grads with experience

at their college newspapers or magazines. The ideal candidates also have a flair for magazine-style feature writing and knowledge of Cleveland.

Multimedia experience is helpful. Candidates must live or go to college in the Cleveland area (Akron, Kent, and Oberlin included).  Minority candidates

are encouraged to apply.

 To apply, send  in a cover letter explaining what you could bring to the job, a resume, references, the date you would be able to start, and 4-5 published samples of your work. Either e-mail these to trickey@clevelandmagazine.com 

or send to: Erick Trickey;

Senior Editor; Cleveland Magazine; 1422 Euclid Avenue Suite 730; Cleveland,

Ohio 44115.   

We are looking for one intern to be our social media intern. That intern will take on writing and fact-checking duties like the other interns, but

also spend part of their time coming up with innovative ways to use social

media to attract attention to our print content, further engage our readers

and attract new audiences. If you're interested, explain in your cover letter what experience you have using social media to promote your own

journalism or the work of others. Also send links to examples.  

Cleveland Magazine takes on editorial department interns three times a year:

for fall and winter/spring semesters and for summer. 

OUTREACH INTERNSHIP - CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION
Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (CCFA)'s half marathon training program). Each year, our chapter participates in two Team Challenge cycles - the Virginia Wine Country race in the summer and the Las Vegas race in the winter. The Team Challenge Summer Intern will gain valuable skills in the nonprofit sector, fundraising, endurance training, community relations, communications, and guerilla marketing. Candidate must be enthusiastic, a team player, results-oriented, have an active lifestyle, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Special consideration given to Team Challenge participants. This unpaid internship will provide a flexible schedule and incentives for exceptional performance will be awarded.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
·Table/promote Team Challenge at local gyms, expos, concerts, races, trailheads, and events to increase visibility of the program and the organization in the community.
· Communicate with these high traffic Northeast Ohio locations/events to corrdoinate set-up and onsite activity.
·Post photos and updates to Twitter/Facebook while at events.
·Research additional outreach opportunities to grow the Team Challenge program.
·Assist in preparation of materials for tabling/promotions and race weekend.
·Assist with other projects as needed.
Duration:June to August 2011
Hours: Minimum of 10 hrs/week
REQUIREMENTS
* Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (or recently graduated Commitment to a work schedule of a minimum of 10 hours per week
* A positive, energetic, and entrepreneurial personality
* Ability to work independently
Solid understanding and experience with social media.
* Commitment to CCFA's mission.
* Interest in learning about the nonprofit world and endurance training..
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation supports a three-pronged mission of research, support, and education, designed to best serve patients, their families, and medical professionals around the world.
Send cover letter and resume to Carissa Bowlin via email: cbowlin@ccfa.org.

MARKETING INTERN - LUBRIZOL
Job-1101613
The Marketing Intern will report to the Global Market Manager, OEM Metal Coatings and will provide support to all Paints, Coatings and Adhesives marketing activities at our Brecksville location.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Work with Marketing Specialist to execute internal communications strategy via SharePoint. Enhance internal team sites and set up collaboration sites for external parties.
·Conduct website audits, ensure most accurate information gets posted, analyze and report on metrics. Make recommendations for further improvements. Update technical data sheets for posting.
·Analyze data for trends and make recommendations for actions based on sales reports.
·Help enhance the understanding of our various focus markets through competitive analysis, direct customer and end user market research.
·Tradeshow assistance: Assessing for attendance, abstract submission & tracking, pre-show guides for those working the booth, analyzing post show metrics.
·Customer events.
·Other miscellaneous marketing activities, as required.
Qualifications
·Current student pursuing a degree in marketing, business or communications at an accredited college and university
·Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
·Ability to communicate effectively
·Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong work ethic
·Strong detail orientation and organizational skills
·Ability to work under time constraints and handle multiple tasks
·Capable and willing to learning new systems, procedures, and processes
·Computer skills including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
·Ability to work in a matrix organization and business team environment
CONSIDERED A PLUS:
·Prior marketing internship
·Experience in Lotus Notes, SharePoint
·Event planning experience
·Market research experience
·Project management experience
·Knowledge of chemical/coatings industry a plus
Apply online here.

COSE EMARKETING INTERNSHIP - GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP
Job Reference: CMI5-511 Location: Cleveland, OH Salary: $10.00
As an eMarketing Intern you will be responsible for providing support for COSE's expansion into the social media space by performing a variety of eMarketing tasks. This internship will start in the summer and may continue into the fall semester. Must be available to work a part time schedule Monday through Friday. Travel/driving is required in and around downtown Cleveland.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF INTERNSHIP:
Monitor COSE's social media pages including: Facebook, Twitter, L LinkedIn and COSE Blog on a daily basis. This includes, but is not limited to, finding and posting content and event links, monitoring comments and notifying COSE staff when a response is needed.
Compile monthly progress reports on percentage increase of the following: number of web visits to each of the social media sites, number of followers, number of comments posted, hits to COSE websites, and increase in event attendance.
Analyze cose.org web analytics reports for top social media referring sites.
Submit blog posts to Technorati directory.
Check other news sites, social media sites and blogs daily to identify opportunities for involvement in areas such as advocacy, health care, local buying programs, technology, arts, and home based business and to identify where people are talking about topics and issues relative to COSE.
Monitor COSE email performance through an excel spreadsheet that tracks open rates, clock throughs, unsubscribes, event registration and landing page tracking.
Make recommendations on new or emerging social media sites where COSE should have a presence.
Set up a Twilert account alert for all relevant keywords.
Introduce new strategies and tactics to improve and expand upon the existing social media plan.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Current junior or senior college status
Marketing or communications major
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Special attention to detail and follow through
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong grammar and proofreading skills.
Self-starter and independent worker able to see projects through to completion
Detail-oriented with an emphasis on strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks on a deadline and to anticipate problems and needs.
Proactive problem-solver and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with all social media outlets
Apply online here 

FOREST CITY
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is a NYSE-listed national real estate company. The Company is principally engaged in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States. Forest City associates are committed to creating superior communities where people live, work, shop and stay. Our experienced leadership team has a passion for real estate and a commitment to pursuing a shared vision of what needs to be done and how to make it happen.
Job Description: The intern selected for this role will provide general support to the communications group with particular focus on interactive, online and web-based assignments and activities. Apply online here.      

MARKETING INTERNSHIP  

FALL 2011- MTD
Job Code: 503
Provides support to marketing managers and marketing coordinators in the planning and execution of campaign(s) integrating branding, advertising, sales promotion(s), public relations and event planning.
Essential Duties:
·Assists marketing team in daily activities, organization, and project management
·Facilitate project management by working directly with marketing partners (i.e ad agency, suppliers, marketing vendors)
·Assists in the development of brand advertising and marketing materials (flyers, billboards, electronic media, internet, social media, literature, product guides, photography, video, etc).
·Review and update marketing infrastructures (i.e. marketing database, On Demand material development and ordering, external consumer website)
·Conducting and gathering market research
Responsibilities:
This position requires someone who is very detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills. This position will interact internally with brand managers, communication managers, product managers, sales group, IT staff, and externally with advertising agencies, e-marketing agencies, and marketing partners.

Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and takes initiative to ensure project success.

 Minimum Qualifications:
Undergraduate pursuit in business, marketing or communications preferred

 Junior or senior standing preferred
Well organized, detail-oriented thinker
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on deadline
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Enthusiasm for learning the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry
Apply here.  

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