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PRSA Nashville Student Internship Directory 2012-2013* PRSA Nashville and its Young Professionals section are dedicated to helping advance public relations students’ education and professional development. This directory is provided as a tool** to support students wishing to advance their careers through internship experience. The directory will be available at www.PRSANashville.com and distributed to local universities. *These listings were compiled in March/April 2012. Updates will be made periodically throughout the year by the Young Professionals committee and as requested by companies. **It is any internship applicant’s individual responsibility to fully and independently research the company with which he/she is seeking an internship. Students reviewing this directory who have questions or feel any information is out of date should do their own research about the internship opportunity and/or contact the company directly if necessary. LISTINGS WITHIN THIS EDITION OF THE DIRECTORY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES:
• AkinsCrisp Public Strategies • the Bradford Group • CMT – Country Music Television • Deane, Smith & Partners • DVL Public Relations & Advertising • Fletcher Rowley, Inc. • Hall Strategies • KVBPR • The Lampo Group, Inc. • Magazines.com • McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations • Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce • Nashville Downtown Partnership • Seigenthaler Public Relations • Sheridan Public Relations, LLC • Soundcrawl • Urbane Imagery • YMCA of Middle Tennessee • YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee
AKINSCRISP PUBLIC STRATEGIES Company size (employees, locations, etc.): AkinsCrisp has 10-15 employees that fill our three locations in Nashville, Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Huntsville, Ala. Brief company description: AkinsCrisp offers more than just standard public relations services. We specialize in public strategies, media strategies, social strategies, and event strategies. It’s our comprehensive package of capabilities that allows us to establish tailored communications plans for our clients both nationally and locally. Type of clients served (if applicable): AkinsCrisp serves an array of clients whether they are corporations, communities, government agencies or non-profits. Here are just a few the Nashville office is involved in: Tennessee Valley Corridor, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, The City of Oak Hill, the Tennessee Chapter of the National Coalition for Public School Options, and Good Sports Always Recycle, among others. Internship Details Describe your internship program: We're looking for motivated individuals with excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects. Each intern works directly with account teams on projects allowing them to acquire hands-on public relations experience in a fast-paced agency setting. Interns work on a variety of projects and are given the opportunity to improve and expand writing and communications skills. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): AkinsCrisp’s internship periods are fall and spring, which are the busiest times of year for most of our clients. What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: AkinsCrisp does not have a deadline per internship period, but the earlier to contact our internship coordinator the better. Qualifications to apply: Interns should meet the following requirements:
• Must have experience or majoring in public relations, public affairs, journalism or a related field.
• Must possess strong writing skills • Must have flexibility in their schedule to work several days a week
*Interns do not have to be in school during the time of the internship. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Please submit your resume, writing sample and list of references.
Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: For Nashville: Samantha Powell [email protected] 615-369-0673 Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A THE BRADFORD GROUP Company size (employees, locations, etc.): We’re a six-person firm located in Nashville, Tenn. Brief company description: We are a full-service public relations, advertising and marketing communications agency based in Nashville, Tenn. Simply put: we are smart people inspiring conversation about exceptional companies. Type of clients served (if applicable): We serve a wide-variety of clients within the industries of:
• Technology • Legal • Financial • Retail • Health Care • Real Estate • Automotive • Non-Profit • And others
Internship Details Describe your internship program: Our internship program is a hands-on experience that allows interns to get a feel for the PR/Advertising/Marketing profession. From day one, our interns are assigned specific clients and are expected to support our Account Executives with work that includes:
• Writing • Social media • Research and idea building • Media relations and media list building • Event support
What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): We have interns during:
• Spring (Jan through April) • Summer (May through August)
• Fall (September through December) What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Deadline to apply for Summer: April 9 Deadline to apply for Fall: July 9 Deadline for apply for Spring: November 5 Qualifications to apply: We value smart, creative, organized students who can effectively and persuasively write and communicate. Here are some general qualifications that we look for:
• A fast learner who can not only quickly acquire knowledge, but that can also see how it can be applied to advance our clients’ interests
• Well-versed in AP/journalistic style and an excellent understanding of the rules of English grammar and usage
• Detail-oriented, organized person who can carry out assigned duties on task and on time
• Independent thinker that can contribute and generate new ideas • Familiar with social media and can navigate various online tools
What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): We require a cover letter, resume and at least two writing samples. Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Gina Gallup, vice president [email protected] Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A CMT Company size (employees, locations, etc.): Location: 330 Commerce St Nashville, TN 37201 Brief company description: CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc., is the leading television and digital authority on country music and entertainment, reaching more than 92 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The network’s digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD. Type of clients served (if applicable): N/A Internship Details
Describe your internship program: Full information: http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/nashville-tn-internship/ Internships at our location will be with cable channel, CMT (Country Music Television). CMT is owned and operated by Viacom, Inc. and is a 24‐hour country music network. CMT carries original programming, specials, live concerts, and music videos. CMT is always on the lookout for bright, creative students to participate in our internship program. Our internships are designed to offer students an opportunity to gain insight into the television industry. Interns obtain hands‐on experience by working in jobs related to their career fields and by interacting with professionals in on‐the‐job situations. Our internships are only available to college students who are eligible to receive academic credit and have reached their junior year or higher in their education. We offer hands‐on opportunities in various departments of the company, and will consider applicants who are majoring in a field that that is relevant to our listings such as television production, programming, communications, electronic media, public relations, music business and entertainment law. The internships are available throughout the year and we work with the student to determine how many days a week they are able to intern. To qualify, students must be able to receive academic credit for an internship through their university or college. Candidates must also be willing to commit to a schedule of 10 consecutive weeks and a minimum of 16 hours per week in order to be considered for this program. CMT, Corporate Communications Department Internship Department Profile: CMT Corporate Communications works with national print, broadcast, and trade publications to obtain coverage of CMT programs, special events 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. Intern Job Description: Intern will assist department with various daily deadline duties. Will work with photos and will burn photo CD’s, make copies, send faxes, and handle various press distributions and mailings. Will research and compile media lists. Will draft press releases and pitch media. Will have some management of digital photos and management of daily news clips. 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 Radio Networks and CMT.com personnel. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Fall, Spring, Summer What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Summer 2012 February 29, 2012 Fall 2012 June 30, 2012 Spring 2013 October 31, 2012
Qualifications to apply: Please complete the internship application from http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/nashville-tn-internship/ and a College Relations representative will contact you directly should we have an appropriate internship based on your areas of interest and skills. Please note that in order to be an intern, you must meet ALL of the criteria below to be eligible for the program:
• You must be registered for an academic credit internship (i.e., internship class, seminar or transcript notation) with your college or university for the semester you are interning, and must provide official documentation on school letterhead confirming this information upon acceptance of the internship.
• If your college does not offer college credit, then you must be registered for an independent study project directly related to the internship.
• The program runs for a minimum of 10 weeks. • You must be available to work a minimum of two full days per week (not on
weekends), but some departments may require more than two days. Typical business hours are 9:00AM to 6:00PM.
• Internships are open to college juniors and seniors, though some departments also accept graduate students and law school students.
• Please note that this is an unpaid internship, and we do not offer housing. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): 1. A completed application form 2. A cover letter indicating your area of interest and current resume 3. Two letters of recommendation. One must be from a faculty sponsor or internship
coordinator 4. Letter or guidelines from college or university outlining the criteria for you to receive
academic credit for an internship **Visit http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/nashville-tn-internship/ for application and further instructions. Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: HR internship contact, Josh Sharpe – email: [email protected] Corporate Communications department contact, Natasha Powell – email: [email protected] Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? Preferred number of days needed: flexible (16 hours per week minimum) Preferred major(s): Public Relations, Journalism. (Juniors and Seniors only) Special Skills: Ability to write press releases and familiarity with AP Style. Use of internet for research and computer software, including Word, Excel, Photo Shop and PowerPoint. DVL PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING
Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 50+ employees based in Nashville, TN. Brief company description: DVL was founded in 1980 in Nashville and has become one of the largest and best known public relations and advertising agencies in the Southeast. The company serves local, regional and national clients. DVL is also a founding member of the Public Relations Global Network (www.prgn.org). For more information, please visit www.dvl.com. Type of clients served (if applicable): We serve a wide range of local, regional and national clients. Internship Details Describe your internship program: Interns acquire on-the-job experience in public relations and gain exposure to the profession and its responsibilities. This internship helps educate participants on the daily operations of an agency and its relationships with the clients it serves. Interns complete assignments that include research, news writing, editing, special events, proofreading, media audits and internal meetings. Supervision and guidance for the interns are provided by the internship supervisor and other appropriate agency personnel. Interns also keep a daily record of their activities, complete weekly activity reports and attend mandatory weekly meetings to report on their progress. They are also responsible for conducting themselves as full-time professional employees of the agency. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): DVL offers spring, summer and fall internships, based on work load. What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Spring: November 1; Summer: April 1; Fall: August 1. Qualifications to apply: Candidates must be at least senior level in college or recent graduate and must demonstrate a high level of competence in the areas of writing, researching and editing. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Resume and writing samples are necessary to apply. Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Courtney Eller [email protected] Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A
DEANE, SMITH & PARTNERS Company size (employees, locations, etc.): DS&P has 12 employees in two locations – Nashville and Washington, D.C. Brief company description: Deane, Smith & Partners, based in Nashville, Tenn., is an award-winning, full-service public relations, marketing strategy and advertising firm with an emphasis on creating and executing highly targeted marketing programs. DS&P, founded in 1999, specializes in the general business, retail, health care, medical and technology marketplaces. The DS&P team utilizes an integrated marketing approach that includes traditional public relations, marketing communications, advertising, social media, e-media and other online strategies for clients across the country. Type of clients served (if applicable):
• General Business • Retail • Health Care • Hospitality & Leisure • Technology
Internship Details Describe your internship program: DS&P has a strong agency internship program that runs all year. The growing firm seeks qualified candidates for paid internships – and candidates should be earning degrees in journalism, public relations, marketing or advertising. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Fall, spring and summer. What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Fall – Aug. 31 Spring – Dec. 31 Summer – April 30 Qualifications to apply: DS&P Internship job requirements:
• Strong writing skills • Journalism or media relations experience • Online and e-mail marketing expertise • Social and new media skills
What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Resume, references and completion of online form. Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Laura McClellan Account Coordinator DS&P
[email protected] Direct 615.618.8277 Fax 615.301.8486 www.deanesmithpartners.com Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A FLETCHER ROWLEY, INC. Company size (employees, locations, etc.): Small (8 employees); 1 location (Nashville) Brief company description: We are a political consulting and public relations firm. We do television and radio commercials for Democratic candidates around the country and public relations for companies based primarily in the Southeast. Type of clients served (if applicable): Political and Corporate/Institutional Internship Details Describe your internship program: Our internship program is 5 years old. We have internship positions available that emphasize either politics or public relations or both areas. Our interns have often said this program is what you make of it. We are a small company with a flat organizational structure. Interns are encouraged to get involved in every facet of the company from research to audio and video production to public relations and email marketing. It is what our interns want it to be! What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Fall, Spring and Summer What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: We are always looking. We have no deadlines. Qualifications to apply: 10 hours+ a week to devote to the company. Some political knowledge/an interest in politics is preferred but not necessary. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Brief resume Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Kati Bumgardner (Intern Coordinator) [email protected]
615-329-9559 Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? We work primarily with Democrats and Independents on the political side, and while we do not require or prefer our interns to be one political affiliation or another, we do ask that they are at least comfortable working in an environment where saying negative things about Republicans is common. HALL STRATEGIES Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 6 employees; one location (downtown Nashville) Brief company description: Hall Strategies is a Nashville public relations and government relations firm serving a roster of local, regional and national clients doing business in Tennessee. We are located at 222 Second Avenue North, Suite 210 in downtown Nashville. For more information about Hall Strategies, please visit www.hallstrategies.com. Type of clients served (if applicable): We serve a roster of local, regional and national clients doing business in Tennessee. Internship Details Describe your internship program: Hall Strategies offers an internship program that provides meaningful experiences for students interested in pursuing a career in public relations or communications. We are looking for a candidate that possesses strong writing skills, has the ability to manage multiple tasks and is proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. The internship is ideal for a junior or senior majoring in public relations. Previous internship experience is helpful but not required. The intern will be expected to work 10-12 hours a week. Job responsibilities of the intern include:
• building and updating media lists • social media management • event support • copywriting for marketing collateral • research projects • administrative and organizational responsibilities
What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Fall, Spring, Summer What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: There is not a strict deadline for the application period, however for the best opportunity, we recommend applying no later than the following dates for the internship position: Fall internship: July 15 Spring internship: December 1
Summer internship: April 30 Qualifications to apply: We are looking for a candidate that possesses strong writing skills, has the ability to manage multiple tasks and is proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. The internship is ideal for a junior or senior majoring in public relations. Previous internship experience is helpful but not required. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): To apply for the internship, please send a resume, cover letter and relevant writing samples via email to Jena Locke ([email protected], 615-242-8856) Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Jena Locke [email protected] Hall Strategies 222 Second Avenue North, Suite 210 Nashville, Tennessee 37201 (615) 242-8856 (615) 242-8857 fax www.hallstrategies.com Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A KVBPR Company size (employees, locations, etc.): Small Brief company description: KVBPR develops innovative public relations programs for health care (www.kvbprhealthcare.com) and civic growth and development clients. The firm works with organizations to align their public relations programs with their business strategies. That means aligning interests with the people who are important to their long-term interests and success. KVBPR is a member of Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world’s leading partnership of public relations firms. Type of clients served (if applicable): Health care and civic growth and development clients Internship Details Describe your internship program: KVBPR offers a paid internship each semester. Job Responsibilities include:
- Drafting and distributing press releases for various clients - Building and updating media lists - Copywriting for marketing collateral - Research projects - Administrative and organizational responsibilities as needed What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Fall, spring, summer What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Fall: July 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: March 15 Qualifications to apply:
• Preferred candidate should be a junior or senior majoring in public relations communication
• Excellent writing skills • Ability to manage multiple tasks • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs • Previous internship experience helpful, but not required
What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Resume, references and writing samples Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Mary Katherine Barranco – [email protected] Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A THE LAMPO GROUP, INC. Company size (employees, locations, etc.): More then 300 team members, at 1 location. Brief company description: The Lampo Group, Inc. includes “The Dave Ramsey Show”, Financial Peace University, Dave Ramsey Events, products and books, as well as a growing publishing company and speakers bureau. Type of clients served (if applicable): Everyone seeking hope for their finances and other areas of their life. Internship Details Describe your internship program: N/A
What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Schedule is flexible What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Apply ASAP because there are a limited number of intern positions available. Qualifications to apply: Completed intro classes in journalism or communications interest in media relations. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Resume with cover letter Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: For PR: Melissa Wilhoite 615-371-8881 Ext: 5649 For other areas: Rick Perry 615-371-8881 Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? This is an unpaid internship. MAGAZINES.COM – Social Media Internship Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 75 employees; 325 Seaboard Lane Ste 150, Franklin, Tenn. Brief company description: Magazines.com is a fast-growing, privately owned e-commerce company founded in 1999 that sells magazine subscriptions, books and related products. We’re known for our values-driven culture and legendary customer service. We hire great people and offer them a place where they can innovate to improve the online shopping experience for our customers. Type of clients served (if applicable): N/A Internship Details Describe your internship program: Magazines.com is seeking interns for its social media team, which works to engage its customers on social media platforms. The intern will work closely with the Social Media Manager on planning and developing content for social media-related projects. Your content duties will include creating website copy, blogs, press releases and promotions. You will also have an opportunity to learn about SEO, content strategy and merchandising. This position is based in Franklin, Tenn., and the applicant must commit to being available to work at the Magazines.com office 20 to 30 hours per week. This is a paid internship.
What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Summer 2012 What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Application deadline is May 15; you must then be available for a phone interview for further consideration. Decisions will be made by June 5. Qualifications to apply:
• Must be a recent grad or student studying marketing, communications, public relations or journalism in good academic standing
• Strong research and proofreading skills • High-energy, a sense of urgency, self-motivation, positive attitude and the ability
to achieve results by working both autonomously and cooperatively • Ability to speak, hear, see and sit; ability to speak, read and write in English • At least 20 hours of availability per week
What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Send resume, references & brief cover letter to Marie Fuzzell, [email protected]. Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Marie Fuzzell, Social Media Manager, [email protected] Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? Please include links to social media accounts/blogs you maintain personally with your resume. MCNEELY PIGOTT & FOX PUBLIC RELATIONS Company size (employees, locations, etc.): MP&F has 65 employees. Our main office is in downtown Nashville. We also have a satellite office in Washington, D.C. Brief company description: MP&F is an award-winning, full service public relations firm that specializes in public relations, social media, research, grassroots projects, media relations, strategic communication, marketing and event planning. The company was founded in 1987. For more information, visit www.mpf.com, www.facebook.com/mpfpr or www.twitter.com/mpfpr. Type of clients served (if applicable): MP&F works for clients at the local, regional and national levels. Our clients hail from a diverse range of fields including health care, government relations, banking, transportation, education and environmental awareness. Some of our clients include AT&T, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CSX Transportation, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville Electric Service, Tennessee Titans and the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps Program.
Internship Details Describe your internship program: Each semester, MP&F hosts four to six interns in its internship program. The program is structured to be an introduction to life in a public relations agency. After completing an extensive orientation process, MP&F interns gain experience in writing, event planning, media relations, social media, research, working one-on-one with account staff and being a part of client account teams. In addition, MP&F interns take part in a series of professional development sessions that are tailored to the needs of each intern class. Interns also meet with MP&F’s internship coordinators each week. MP&F reimburses students for credit hours earned (up to six) based on in-state tuition for the University of Tennessee. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): College juniors and seniors and graduate students are encouraged to apply for intern positions, which are available during the fall, spring and summer semesters. What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Spring internship deadline – Oct. 15 Summer internship deadline – March 15 Fall internship deadline – July 1 Qualifications to apply: Intern candidates must be rising college juniors or seniors. Graduate students may also apply. Preferred majors (but not required): public relations, communications, journalism, human organizational development, marketing or advertising. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): A completed internship application includes writing samples, a cover letter and a resume. Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: To apply for the internship, please send your completed application to Jennifer Montlary at [email protected]. For specific questions regarding the internship program, please email Erin Mercer at [email protected]. Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? Students applying for a fall or spring internship must be able to dedicate a minimum of 20 hours a week. Students applying for a summer internship must be able to work full time (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) from mid-May to early August. McNeely Pigott & Fox is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 50 employees in Nashville, TN. Brief company description: Since 1847, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has been working for Middle Tennessee businesses. The Chamber is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. Type of clients served (if applicable): The Nashville Area Chamber is Middle Tennessee's largest business federation, representing more than 2,000 member businesses in 10 counties (Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Cheatham, Robertson, Wilson, Sumner, Williamson, Rutherford and Maury). Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, the Chamber works to positively impact the economic vitality and enhance the quality of life in the region, while supporting the growth and prosperity of Chamber-member businesses. Internship Details Describe your internship program: The types of internships available vary by semester, but listed below are some of the internships we have offered in the past: - Accounting - Communications / PR
• Chamber communications • Health Care Council communications • Young professional communications
- Database Administration - Economic Development / International business - Event Planning - Information Services (marketing and sales) - Research and Development - Small Business Programs - Sponsorship (marketing) - Young Professional Events What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): The Nashville Area Chamber provides internships during the spring, summer and fall semesters. What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Spring internships are posted in September, summer internships are posted in January/February, and fall internships are posted in April/May. Positions are posted until filled. Qualifications to apply: A student must be currently enrolled for that semester in an accredited college or
university. We require that the student secure course credit from the school so that the internship will correlate well with their studies as a learning experience. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Students should see descriptions posted online at: http://www.nashvillechamber.com/Homepage/WorkNashville/JobBoard/JobForum.aspx?mode=singleForum&forum=dd7de912-76d4-4057-90e5-7f6072fc7204 We require a resume to be e-mailed specifically for that internship. We sometimes require writing samples as well. Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Questions should be directed to [email protected]. Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 8 full-time employees Office in downtown Nashville. Brief company description: The Nashville Downtown Partnership is a private sector nonprofit corporation whose core purpose is "to make Downtown Nashville the compelling urban center in the Southeast in which to LIVE, WORK, PLAY and INVEST." The NDP is a downtown leadership organization that focuses on business recruitment and retention, residential and retail development, public space management, access and transportation, communications and marketing. Type of clients served (if applicable): We serve everyone who owns property in downtown Nashville, plus all downtown employees, merchants, business owners, residents, and visitors. Internship Details Describe your internship program: Be "in the know" about everything that is happening in downtown Nashville! The Nashville Downtown Partnership is seeking an intern to help with our online events calendar: http://www.nashvilledowntown.com/play/calendar Additionally, interns will be able to attend committee and community meetings that are of interest to them and assist with occasional events. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): We are flexible and offer interns to work anytime throughout the year. We will work with students' schedules and any requirements they have to secure course credit.
What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: We have an open application process. No set deadlines. Qualifications to apply: Must be a current college student or recent college graduate (less than one year since date of college graduation). Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Urban Studies, Human and Organizational Development, Political Science, Public Policy, Business, and other similar majors are preferred, but not required. Qualified candidates should have experience with and/or be interested in web content management systems, what is happening around Nashville, and data entry. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Resume. After an interview, references may be requested. Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Andrea Champion, Communications Director 615-743-3097, [email protected] Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? If you like to be up-to-speed with all of the live music shows, festivals and other fun events happening downtown - this might be the perfect opportunity for you. We offer a flexible schedule and can work with most possible start/end dates. Work load: approximately 20 hours/week. Or, additional hours to fulfill the needs of the course requirements. The only internships that we can offer at this time are unpaid. However, parking will be provided. SEIGENTHALER PUBLIC RELATIONS Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 20-30 employees; 3 locations Brief company description: SPR’s communications and marketing professionals are wholly committed to the missions and aspirations of our diverse clients. We do not relent until we advance their goals. Founded in 1972 by communications executive Tom Seigenthaler, SPR’s corporate offices are in Nashville. We also maintain offices in Chicago and New York. Our talented professionals have national and international experience in strategic planning, media relations, marketing and design, public policy, journalism and crisis
management. We develop and implement strategic communications programs that are customized to the needs of each client. And SPR consistently garners local and national awards for excellence in communications. Type of clients served (if applicable): Various with a focus on health care, technology, financial services, education, energy/environment and transportation industries Internship Details Describe your internship program: SPR offers paid, full-time internships lasting three to four months. Interns are involved in research, media outreach, writing and campaign evaluation. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Internships are offered all year, starting and ending roughly in-line with college semesters. (Jan-April/May, May-August, August-December) What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Applications are accepted all year, though interviews are conducted and interns selected roughly two months before each internship period begins. Qualifications to apply: Applicants should be rising college juniors, seniors or graduates who are currently pursuing—or have earned—a degree in communications, public relations or a related field. Interns must have developed written and spoken communication skills. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.):
• Resume • Writing samples • References and/or letters of recommendation • LinkedIn profile link • Other work you feel best describes you
Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Nate West [email protected] 615-327-7999 Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? No.
SHERIDAN PUBLIC RELATIONS, LLC Company size (employees, locations, etc.):
Three employees; one location. Brief company description: Sheridan Public Relations is a full-service firm specializing in comprehensive strategies that help clients win in the marketplace. Founded in the spring of 2009, our offices are located in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. SPR offers strategic counsel and tactical leadership to clients seeking to determine their key messages, deliver them to the right target audiences in the most effective manner, and achieve results that exceed expectations. Type of clients served (if applicable): Various, including arts and entertainment, non-profit, environment/conservation, consumer services, construction, higher education, industrial, public policy, real estate and retail. Internship Details Describe your internship program: Sheridan Public Relations seeks an intern to work with the SPR team on all aspects of marketing, public relations, social media and other communications functions. Interns will be assisting the staff associate with projects as needed. This will include, but is not limited to: writing content for collateral materials, updating SPR clients’ social media pages, designing collateral materials and electronic newsletters, updating basic content on SPR clients’ websites, taking photos, organizing databases and monitoring and documenting media placements for clients. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Winter/Spring Summer Fall What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Summer: Monday, May 20, 5:30 p.m. Fall: Monday, July 30, 5: 30 p.m. Winter/Spring: Monday, December 17, 5:30 p.m. Qualifications to apply: Candidates should be sophomores or higher pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a similar program. The ideal candidate brings the ability to write concise copy; attention to detail, including proper grammar, punctuation and spelling; a great attitude and strong work ethic. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Resume Writing Sample Three references, non-family members Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Macey Baird
[email protected] 615-472-8879 Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? SPR asks that the intern specify whether the internship will be for course credit or for field experience. SOUNDCRAWL Company size (employees, locations, etc.): Guerilla arts organization; 0 employees, 3 board members. Brief company description: Soundcrawl is a sound art and new media organization that produces an annual festival in Nashville and additional arts projects throughout the year. Since 2009 we’ve received 450 words from 43 countries and received notices from WPLN, The Tennessean, and The Nashville Scene. Our sights are on becoming the destination festival for this genre in the central states. Our projects are increasingly national in nature. Type of clients served (if applicable): Press and publicity for a niche international arts organization. Press releases and feature writing; develop and maintain relationships with press outlets. Examples of our press coverage you’ll help us build on: NPR in 2009; The Nashville Scene 2010; ArtNow Nashville: 2011 Internship Details Describe your internship program: This intern will be responsible for developing a publicity campaign for our annual festival and our quarterly projects. We run about 4 projects a year, including the festival, and each project needs better publicity! Along with our director, you’ll write a press release and materials, likely including web copy, contribute to strategy, help us find the right outlets, (tastemaking blogs? Pitchfork in Chicago? The New York Times? Q2 ? ) and then deliver the press kits on time or early. Notices about our 2009 festival ran on blogs in Amsterdam and South Korea. Help us tell our story to our international fans, deliver on our promises to our national sponsors, and build Soundcrawl into a “force to be reckoned with.” Expect a full press campaign every few months. Two or three long meetings, and a lot of email. We’d also expect you to be present at the festival. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Due to the nature of our annual festival; the internship periods are Festival Internship: April – October and Project Internship: November- April. The festival is in October. For 2012, we’ll start the Festival internship in May, and the project internship in November.
What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: The deadline for the Festival internship application is midnight on April 15. The deadline for the Project internship application is midnight on October 15. Qualifications to apply: You have to be a words person, and be up for the challenge of writing copy for international readers. What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): A sample press release and a sample article (school assignments are fine). Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Kyle Baker, director: [email protected]; 615/504.8030 Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? If you want to write about the arts, this is a fantastic opportunity. Your words could appear all over the world! Soundcrawl is one of only handful of similar festivals, and the only one in the United States. We get press.
URBANE IMAGERY Company name: Urbane Imagery Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 1-5 employees, Nashville-based, national client roster Brief company description: Urbane Imagery is a Nashville based consultancy offering integrated branded communications and public relations services nationwide. With clientele across a variety of industries, our expertise serves the sectors of technology, sports & entertainment, and consumer lifestyle brands. Type of clients served (if applicable): N/A Internship Details Describe your internship program: The intern will be responsible for generating copy, assisting with media relations, special event planning and execution, new business research, monitoring news coverage and social media, and otherl duties. The intern will also be actively involved in staff meetings, attend networking events on behalf of the company and work virtually as needed. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Fall, Spring, Summer What is the deadline to apply for each internship period:
Fall – July 1 Spring –December 1 Summer – April 1 Qualifications to apply: • Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA • Solid writing ability -- writing samples will be requested • Excellent proofreading skills • Pleasant speaking voice, good phone etiquette, verbal/interpersonal communications skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) • Knowledge of PR concepts/Media procedures; course completion • Knowledge of the social media, internet research, must have computer accessibility • Work well under pressure, able to deliver within tight deadlines, work virtually as needed • Self-starter and independent worker • Detail oriented, ability to multi task and take direction • Knowledge of HTML code, graphic design, flash, blog platform or other web creation tools is a plus What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.):
• One-page resume • Three writing samples • Three references
Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Aerial Ellis [email protected] 615.307.0460 Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A
YMCA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 4,000 Employees; 23 Family Wellness Centers and 8 Community Outreach Centers across 13 counties in Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky reaching more than 300,000 lives annually Brief company description: The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is the region’s leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and wellbeing and providing opportunities to give back to support our neighbors. For more than 137 years, our Y has been fulfilling its Christian mission of helping people grow in spirit, mind and body.
Type of clients served (if applicable): The Y works to meet the spirit-mind-body needs of constituents of all ages. From infants to seniors, we offer programs and services designed to give people the tools they need to learn, grow and thrive at every stage of life, regardless of socio-economic circumstances. Internship Details Describe your internship program: The YMCA of Middle Tennessee Communications Department welcomes interns seeking additional experience in non-profit communications and public relations. Having launched a national brand revitalization in 2010, the Y is in the midst of a repositioning effort to help people better understand its true impact in the community and is therefore seeking to increase its volume of cause-driven communiqué that connect the dots of Community Need→YMCA Efforts→Impact/Results. Our internship program seeks to offer students hands-on experience through a series of project-based assignments with a heavy emphasis on writing and communicating with multiple audiences including, but not limited to, volunteers and donors, members, staff and the community at large. Interns will be based at the YMCA’s Association Offices, located at 1000 Church Street, Nashville and will report to the Vice President of Communications and Director of Communications and Content Strategy. What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): Fall, Spring and Summer internships are available. What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: Fall Deadline: July 15 Spring Deadline: November 15 Summer Deadline: April 15 Qualifications to apply: Consideration will be given to candidates who:
• Are available a minimum of 15 hours a week • Are classified as a Junior or higher • Have excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills • Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Interested applicants should submit the following:
• Current transcript • Resume • Writing Sample (300 word max)
Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Jessica Fain [email protected] (615) 259-9622 -or- Keith Russell [email protected] (615) 259-9622
Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? In some instances, internships may require day trips to various YMCA locations throughout Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
YWCA OF NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE Company size (employees, locations, etc.): 70 part time and full time employees; Public Relations primarily works out of main offices on Woodmont in Green Hills. YWCA services are delivered at that location as well as our domestic violence shelter, five GED classroom sites and 7 Metro middle schools where Girls Inc. program is available. Brief company description: The YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee is a vibrant not-for-profit, with main offices located in Green Hills. The YWCA helps families leave abusive households and start new lives. We provide free GED preparation to men as well as women and mentor middle school girls in some of Nashville’s toughest neighborhoods. The YWCA exists to educate, encourage and break down those barriers that perpetuate racism, violence and hopelessness. Type of clients served (if applicable): We serve individuals who are victims of domestic violence, as well as their friends and family members. We serve adults (18 and older) who do not have a high school diploma and need help preparing to take the GED exam. We also serve middle school girls, helping them learn to be strong, smart and bold. Internship Details Describe your internship program: The primary purpose of our internship program is to provide meaningful experiences in the field, helping students learn first-hand through real-world projects and assignments. The intern will be supervised by a public relations professional who has over 30 years experience in the field and is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America. Students can expect to gain experience in:
• Writing for business communications and media • Working with a volunteer committee • Vendor/printer management • Effective grassroots public relations on a small budget with very diverse
audiences • Participation in generating media pitches and managing media inquiries • Orientation to YWCA programs and social justice issues which the YWCA
addresses • Communications for development and donor relations • Writing and implementing a public relations plan
What are your internship periods (fall, spring, etc.): One internship for summer 2012 and one internship for fall 2012. What is the deadline to apply for each internship period: The internship positions are open until a suitable candidate is identified. Qualifications to apply: The YW has an unpaid Public Relations/Marketing internship, for a student which meets the following criteria:
• Available 15 or more hours per week • Rank of junior or above • Grade pt 3.0 or higher • Excellent writing skills
What do you require to apply (resume, references, completion of online form, etc.): Resume and completion of online form: http://ywcanashville.com/Donate_(1)/Internship_Opportunities Your company’s internship coordinator and contact information for applicants: Marcie Smeck [email protected] 983-5125 Do you have any other particular requirements or preferences applicants should know about? N/A
