Winter/Spring 2010 Intern -Public Relations

Please Note: Internships are UNPAID and structured to last approximately 12 weeks. Resume and cover letter are required for application. Please include days/hours of availability in your cover letter and a college reference contact at the end of your resume. Students should have a strong academic record and good character. Students must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, students may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship (i.e. students must still be enrolled in school during the time of the internship). Students must be receiving course credit for DC internships. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to arrival if accepted to the program. Only student visas J1 or F1 visas will be accepted. The deadline to apply for winter/spring internship is November, 18th 2009 and the internship program is slated to begin on January 13th, 2010.

CNN America Inc. is a division of the CNN News Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. This 24-hour news network is the worlds most trusted name in news today. CNN provides its audience with in-depth, live coverage and analysis of breaking news events from around the world. CNN also offers a full range of programs covering the latest in business, weather, sports, entertainment, health and science news, as well as topical, in-depth interviews.

Internship Description: Interns in DCs Public Relations Unit will learn how to publicize CNN Washington, D.C.-based programming (The Situation Room, Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer, Reliable Sources, etc...), on-air talent (news anchors, correspondents, etc..), and breaking news coverage. Interns will engage in extensive public relations-focused research and also learn how to build a press list and pitch a writer. The intern will observe how the public relations staffers handle media requests, disseminate information to the media, and maintain and update biographical and photo files on correspondents and executives. Lastly, the intern may assist with coordinating special events. Interns would need to be available during the week for this internship.

Qualifications: In order to facilitate the learning experience, the following qualifications are preferred. Candidates should be pursuing a degree related to Communications and/or Political Science, or related field. Strong organizational skills & an ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Candidates should possess initiative, a positive attitude, attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Please refer to job code 115186BR when responding to this ad.

Category:	Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
	> Other Public Relations
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Time Warner Cable Inc.
Phone:	email only please
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