Ten members of the Magazine Interest Group visited six major magazines in New York City at the end of November. The four-day trip was both educational and inspiring. The group visited Martha Stewart Living, Glamour, TIME, Sports Illustrated, Harper's Bazaar and Town & Country. At each publisher the group was given a tour and met with editors and internship program coordinators.

Front (l-r): Paige Pinkerton, Lyda Hartness, Lauren Leaver, Kirsten Viohl.

Back (l-r): Dwight Normile (MIG Faculty Adviser), Rachel Terry, Emma Hamblen, Miranda Fogel, Madeline Alford, Haley Arias, Emily Ford, Brian Cazeneuve (Sports Illustrated Olympics writer)

Program Overview

 

The Summer in Washington, D.C., Program immerses Gaylord College students into the culture of government and politics in the Nation's capitol. Students are exposed to campaign, governance and interest group politics through periodic gatherings, featuring political practitioners and national political journalists. They will receive practical experience in, and exposure to national politics as interns through various Washington offices.

 

 

Program Dates

Summer 2013 program begins on Monday, May 27, 2013, and ends on Friday, August 2, 2013. The periodic gatherings and mentoring activities will occur during the months of June and July. Students should plan to continue in their internship through August 2, allowing ten (10) weeks of experience (May 27th - August 2nd.)

 

Application

Students are required to submit an official program application by no later than Friday, March 1, 2013. Each application will have:  

•  a confirmed internship assignment,
•  statement of interest,
•  current résumé and
•  transcript.

 

Application packets may be found in the Gaylord College Student Services Center, on the second floor of Gaylord Hall. 

Get more information and download the application here.

2013 IRTS Summer Fellowship Program

When: June 2 - August 3, 2013
Where: New York, New York
Application Deadline: Sunday, December 9, 2012

Expense-Paid Opportunity: Travel, housing, and living allowance included.

Eligibility: Extremely competitive. Students must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students as of April 2013.

The Summer Fellowship Program, the most notable student out-reach effort of IRTS, teaches up-and-coming communicators the realities of the business world through an expense-paid fellowship, which includes practical experience and career-planning advice. Each year college juniors, seniors and graduate students are selected nationwide to participate in the nine-week Summer Fellowship Program.

The Program begins with an extensive one-week orientation to broadcasting, cable, advertising, and interactive media. Fellows have a rare opportunity to question industry professionals at panels, lectures, and group discussions. They also take related field trips and learn career planning, networking and interviewing skills by attending industry social functions.

Following this first week, Fellows gain full-time "real world" experience at New York-based media corporations to which each is assigned for the duration of the nine-week Fellowship. Fellows are then able to reinforce or redefine specific career goals before settling into a permanent job in the electronic media industry.

Accomplished students from all majors (including math, computer science, business, marketing, communications, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:
Download the 2013 Application.

Save application as a WORD Document or PDF titled as follows:
SFP13.LastName.FirstName
Example: SFP13.Smith.John

Media Relations Internship for Oklahoma House of Representatives
 
Position Location: Oklahoma City, Okla.
 
Oklahoma House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 109
2300 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
overstakele@okhouse.gov
 
House Media Division
(Unpaid position/For college credit only.)
 
2013 Spring Internship:
Interns for the House Media Division are responsible for assisting staff in tracking coverage of the Oklahoma Legislature and policy issues, writing press releases and aiding the House videographer in putting together video material for TV news teams. Interns may also be asked to assist with press conferences and other media events. Work hours will be arranged to fit the student's schedule, as long as they are available sometime between 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
 
Criteria for intern applicants with the House Media Division:
 
Applicants should have a major or minor in journalism or public relations
Applicants should have strong writing skills and know Associated Press Style
Applicants will interview for the intern position.
 
The House Media Division offers interns an opportunity to develop their writing ability and learn about the legislative process and relationship between elected officials and the media. Interested students must be responsible and accountable for their work, and behave in a mature and professional manner.
 
How do I get started?
First, contact your college campus Journalism or Public Relations Internship Department about the college requirements regarding internships used for college credit. Then fill out the documents available at http://okhouse.gov/Internship/Index.aspx. Finally, contact Leann Overstake, Personnel Director, Oklahoma House of Representatives, 405-557-7423 or at overstakele@okhouse.gov. Applications are due by December 28, 2012.

FULL-TIME POSITION AT THE NORMAN TRANSCRIPT
Copy editor/page designer

The Norman Transcript operates a universal copy desk, meaning all copy editors/page designers are cross trained to handle local/wire news copy and sports copy. There are essentially three components to the job: page design, advance and on deadline; copy editing, including reading for spelling, grammar and content; and solid news judgment ranging from local to wire to sports.

Page Design: These skills include an eye for graphic design and a thorough understanding of Quark and/or InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Demonstrated skill and proficiency, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly are necessary.

Copy Editing:  Must demonstrate strong vocabulary and grammar skills.  Must be a strong headline writer who knows when to play it straight and when to be clever and then knows how to be clever while playing it straight. Finally, the successful candidate must be able to read copy and spot holes, large and small, and  recognize, then fix, the problems that could embarrass the paper.

News judgment: Must be able to read and edit all local, news wire and sports wire and local sports copy. Must be adept at following national and international news and have an understanding of sports. Must be able to take the best of the available copy and fill our wire news space. Must be able to distill the news/sports into concise stories of modest length and briefs.

Must be able to work well under deadline pressure, producing several pages each work shift. Deadlines are not suggestions, they are expectations.

Copy editor/page designers generally work a 3 p.m. to midnight shift, with limited variation in hours. They work 40-hour weeks and generally receive two consecutive days off, though not necessarily traditional weekend days.

Email a resume, cover letter and work samples to: Debra A. Parker, editor; The Norman Transcript at dparker@normantranscript.com

The post is immediately available and we hope to fill it as soon as possible.