2013 Internships By Company

Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. May perform duties such as gathering and organizing data to provide information for departmental special projects or reports; assist in preparing written reports; accompany professional level employees on assignments; request or give information and other related duties as assigned. Assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to the organization. Specific activities vary by assignment. Makes decisions within established guidelines regarding planning, organizing and scheduling of work. May have access to confidential information. Under close supervision, perform entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices

Job Specific Responsibilities

Candidate Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills PC skills - Word, Excel. Programming languages - (Knowledge of COBOL,Unix)

Business Segment Overview

First Datas Global Operations and Technology division closely integrates operations, technology and product development to make sure we have the right platforms in place today and into the future to meet the ever changing demands of our partners. With nearly 17,000 employees OT makes sure we offer the security, reliability, speed, and simplicity that our customers look for in a processing provider.

OT is a large organization touching nearly every aspect of First Data service delivery, including; product development; client project delivery; infrastructure operations; global service delivery; information services, strategic sourcing, and enterprise security, risk and compliance into a single end-to-end organization.

About

First Data is a leading provider of payment solutions for financial institutions and merchants around the world. With over 42 Billion merchant transactions annually and nearly 750 Million credit/debit cards on file, First Data powers the payments value chain in over 80 countries across the globe. We are proud of our extensive customer relationships supporting over 7,000 financial institutions and the largest merchant distribution network in the industry with over 1,200 partners servicing merchants large and small.

Our 25,000 employees are industry experts helping businesses simplify payment processing and improve the customer experience with our broad portfolio of solutions, including: Credit and Debit card issuing and acquiring, STAR® PIN-Debit Network, Point of Sale Terminals and deployment services via our subsidiary, TASQ Technology, Gift Card and Loyalty Solutions, TeleCheck® Electronic Check Acceptance Services, MoneyNetwork® Payroll Distribution, eCommerce and online banking solutions, world-class security services like our new TransArmorsm STAR® CertiflashSM Solutions, and more.

First Data. Beyond the Transaction.

Marketing Brand Internship The Brand Marketing Internship Program is designed to provide the student with an overview of the special relationship between HSN and its business partners. HSNs unique business position, as both a retailer and a television network, make for a most unusual and exciting alliance where the full-on dynamics of a retail store happily coexist in the non-stop, fast-paced world of live television programming (we call this unique relationship Retail Entertainment Shopping). This bifurcated relationship ultimately makes for a thoroughly enjoyable yet challenging, engaging and rewarding work experience. As an intern in the Brand Marketing department you will complement your classroom learnings on direct marketing; trade and consumer promotion campaigns; how to calculate a marketing campaigns return on investment; how to differentiate and position brands; and how to develop a successful marketing campaign. The Brand Marketing team is comprised of seasoned Marketing leaders. By the end of your program you will have a complete understanding of the intricate nature of how we help keep HSN on the air - delivering millions of known brand names products and goods to our customers. Internship Program Description Support the Brand Marketing department in the management of marketing programs that drive sales and enhance the brand, including partner research, tactic execution in all media (TV, HSN.com, Print, Sales Service) and program tracking and analysis. Interact across multidisciplinary marketing departments at HSN to help coordinate plans and work with the team to conduct evaluations on a series of key marketing initiatives for HSN. These departments include: Strategic Marketing Alliances; Brand Marketing; Public Relations; Creative Services; HSN.com; Advanced Services and CRM (Customer Relationship marketing-database marketing). Key tasks performed on a regular basis include but are not limited to:

• Project management
• Campaign and project analysis and reporting
• PowerPoint Presentation preparation
• Microsoft Excel spreadsheet compilations
• Packaging and shipping of marketing materials (as needed)
• Coordination of product samples
• Customer Communication

Student Learning Objectives

• Understand how multi-disciplinary marketing/sales departments interact with each other
• Understand the role of Brand Marketing
• Identify key business operating roles, marketing attributes and operating functions by department
• Prepare written marketing strategic briefs
• Differentiate between a strategic and tactical marketing initiative
• Measure and Analyze the return on investment (ROI) for a marketing program
• Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the results of a marketing initiative
• Make recommendations on future steps on the program
• Write a final class assessment and report on the Brand Marketing internship program at HSN.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have taken senior level quantitative/qualitative analysis courses
• Entry level accounting
• Solid writing skills
• Junior/Senior in college
• Punctuality and commitment is a must
• Must be earning college credit towards a Advertising, Business or Marketing degree
• Must be able to participate at work a minimum of20 non-paid internship hours a week

The Public Relations Internship Program is designed to provide the student with an overview of the relationship between HSN the media and how these relationships are leveraged to elevate the HSN brand. Additionally, the internship will provide the student with an understanding of the role of external agencies (both the corporate and consumer sides) and their impact on the business. Finally, the program will provide the student with insight into the employee relations function of the department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with the VP, director, senior manager coordinator as needed
• Media monitoring; gathering, clipping logging press clips
• Maintaining the Public Relations intranet site, updating weekly with recent press hits
• Assisting in departmental activities as needed, including quarterly Town Hall meeting, birthday celebrations quarterly employee breakfasts with Mindy
• Assisting in product placement, including working with merchants to determine fitting products for opportunities, gathering samples, shipping samples to the agency, pulling credit information, returning product to merchants as needed maintaining monthly budget spreadsheet
• Working with the Imaging Studio to request product shots as needed, including scheduling time for shoot, drop-off/pick-up samples, submitting photo briefs pulling images from the Media Bin
• Assisting with special events; working with agency and internal team to support events, including shipping products, sending imagery and other requests that arise
• Working with vendors to place and fulfill sample orders
• Assist in the invoicing process; submitting, filing and tracking invoices
• Assist other departments as needed; pulling clips, providing imagery from set shots, etc

Minimum Requirements:

• Working towards a Bachelors Degree in a related field
• Ability to obtain course credit thru the college or university
• Ability to accommodate an Unpaid Internship
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Preferred Requirements:

• Problem-solver, ability to 'think outside of the box' and find solutions
• Multi-tasker, able to handle several small projects at a time
• Adaptive, ability to react quickly to changing priorities
• General understanding of PR and its function

Overview of the Internship Opportunity:

• Learn project management and producing skills necessary to make for great on-air presentations/demonstrations, exciting events and stellar shows
• Learn how/when content/assets (like b-roll/graphics, etc.) are used and when and how to request that content
• Learn the logistics of what it takes to make a great showeverything from requesting sets and visual propping to aiding with guests needs prior to showtime
• Gain exposure to vendors, guests, merchandising team, producers, and live show personnel
• Gain exposure to learning how to write show notes for live show execution

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist Supervising and/or Associate Producers with day-to -day project management responsibilities and requests
• Assist with live show execution/communication and requests for assets and on-air content
• Assist in communicating with Producers and live show and other support teams
• Attend content and asset meetings, as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Classes in Producing and/or Production with an understanding of content (be it graphic or video in nature)
• Detail-oriented and good at managing projects, timelines and deliverables.
• Some knowledge of what category you prefer
• Some knowledge of HSN is a plus
• Currently enrolled in your Junior and Senior year
• In order to participate in our TV Internship program, you must be earning college credit
• Ideal candidate will be able to aid in an entire project- from start to finish. This is availability based, but thats for ideal learning as well.
• Must be able to participate in a minimum of 20 hours per week
• 8-16weeks, depending upon the hours that are able to be committed and the length of semester

Works within a team to assemble, store, load-in, strike and maintain scenery used for the live broadcast. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assembly and installation to include finishing and painting of scenery and props for the live broadcast.
• Transport sets and props between broadcast site and off-site storage location.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of sets and props.
• Maintains the integrity of all set designs by ensuring the set is consistent with the design and visually ready for each airing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Working towards a degree in a related field.
• Juniors and seniors preferred
• In order to participate in our TV Internship program, you must be earning college credit
• Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8-12 weeks.
• Previous carpentry experience, scenic carpentry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of studio equipment including sets, props, cameras and lighting equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to build and maintain good working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and personalities.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to achieve projects individually and work with a team.

Able to perform the following physical duties with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Climb ladders
• Lift items over 50 lbs.
• Pull items over 50 lbs.
• Push items over 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable with heights
• Packaging/un-packaging items
• Stand for extending periods of time
• Use of hands or fingers to handle/feel objects tools or controls
• Reach with arms
• Balance, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
• Close, Distant, Peripheral, Depth vision
• Ability to adjust and focus sight

Responsible for the daily lighting set-up and maintaining the lighting of sets while under close Supervision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Studio lamp checks, maintaining a clean and safe working environment within the studios
• Prepping lighting equipment before each show
• Hang/power/dress lights
• Focus fixtures
• Changing lamps gels
• Grip and expendable inventories
• Move lighting equipment as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Working on degree in related field or equivalent work history in related field
• Juniors and seniors preferred
• In order to participate in our TV Internship program, you must be earning college credit
• Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8-12 weeks
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Basic knowledge of studio equipment including sets, props, cameras and lighting equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to build and maintain good working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and personalities
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to achieve projects individually and work with a team

Able to perform the following physical duties with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Climb ladders
• Lift items over 50 lbs
• Pull items over 50 lbs
• Push items over 50 lbs
• Must be comfortable with heights
• Packaging/un-packaging items
• Stand for extending periods of time
• Use of hands or fingers to handle/feel objects tools or controls
• Reach with arms
• Balance, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
• Close, Distant, Peripheral, Depth vision
• Ability to adjust and focus sight

Overview of the Internship Opportunity:

• Learn the dynamics of different roles as relates to fashion styling, (live broadcast, Showstoppers, dot.com, promos, models)
• Attain a deeper understanding of a live broadcast in a 24/7 environment that is not taught in class with regard to styling
• Gain exposure to vendors, merchandising team, producers, models and gain better understanding of how each constituent plays a part in the overall vision
• If time permits and if the Students desires, we can schedule a shadowing day with the merchandising team to gain a business POV
• Gain exposure to learning how to read show notes and conduct live shows

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist HSN staff and freelance stylists with day to day styling responsibilities and project preparation; (pulling show notes, selecting items for models, aligning wardrobe in order of each show, meeting with vendors
• Assist in communicating with Producers and review flow sheets prior to airtime and in suggesting changes based on presentation.
• Assist in directing models during live show presentations (depending on comfort level)
• Assist in keeping wardrobe area neat and organized.
• Assist in prepping clothing as needed (ironing etc.).
• Attend any and all intern meetings and functions

Minimum Requirements:

• Classes in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising or related. Some experience outside of classes regarding live shows optional, but not required
• Punctuality is a plus
• Some knowledge of Fashion designers and fashion industry
• Some knowledge of HSN is a plus
• Juniors and Seniors preferred
• In order to participate in our TV Internship program, you must be earning college credit
• Must be able to participate in a minimum of 20 hours per week
• 8-12 weeks depending upon length of semester

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting, pulling, and pushing items over 20-50 lbs
• Climbing ladders
• Packing/un-packing items and placing onto carts
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Balance, bending, kneeling and crouching

Dresses sets for assigned shows following standards created by the Sr. Creative Director to effectively support the live broadcast. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attends to the visual needs of the show from day to day
• Researches current trends in fashion, interior design etc. for set designs.
• Maintains resource library for sets department.
• Maintains and tracks prop inventory.

Minimum Requirements:

• You must be currently enrolled in your Junior or Senior year, preferably in a Creative Design Degree
• Detail-oriented and good at managing projects, timelines and deliverables.
• In order to participate in our TV Internship program, you must be earning college credit
• Must be able to participate in a minimum of 20 hours per week
• 8-12 weeks, depending upon length of semester
• Interested in pursuing a career in a design related field
• Intermediate level knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge and understanding of basic design principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to build and maintain good working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and personalities
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Works either individually or as part of a team.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, learn, and understand instruction both written and oral

Overview of the Internship Opportunity:

Learn about live television production, with an emphasis on product display for retail TV.
Attain knowledge of the live show and product display that is not taught in class.
Gain first-hand experience to the point where the student knows what to expect when going out into the real world.
Get behind the scenes exposure to studio production in a live, 24/7 environment.
Get behind the scenes exposure to product styling and Talent interaction.

We are looking for:

Creative students with a positive attitude, willing to develop new skills, and work effectively in a Team environment.
Motivated students who thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have good time-management skills.
TV Production or Design related majors (or similar) seeking experience in a live show atmosphere.
Professionalism in communication and personal presentation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Shadowing Visual Coordinators and Visual Specialists.
Assisting Coordinators and Specialists with day-to-day responsibilities including: unpacking, steaming, sorting, verifying quantities and quality, creating displays, table trafficking and other aspects of broadcast product display.
Completing offline Projects that could include: product prep, prop and supply maintenance, product return, or other Departmental needs

Minimum Requirements:

Classes in Television Production or Design, or related subjects. Some retail experience is helpful, but not required
Some experience dealing with Customers or Guests.
Punctuality and regular attendance
Juniors and seniors preferred
In order to participate in our TV Internship program, you must be earning college credit
Must be able to participate in a minimum of 20 hours per week
8 to 12 weeks, depending upon length of semester

Overview of the Internship Opportunity:

• Learning each position related to the broadcast field
• Attaining further knowledge of the live show that is not taught in class
• Gaining first hand experience in every position to the point where the student knows what to expect when going out into the real world
• Gain exposure on working with live show team, hosts, guests, partners and other departments that touch the live show

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Working within Producing department to gain a better understanding and experience in a live show atmosphere. Assistant Producer:

• Executing the daily responsibilities of the AP position.
• Additional department needs when applicable.
• Attending daily and weekly team meetings

Minimum Requirements:

• Classes in Producing and/or Production with an understanding of content (be it graphic or video in nature)
• Detail-oriented and good at managing projects, timelines and deliverables.
• Some knowledge of HSN is a plus
• You must be enrolled in your Junior and Senior year
• In order to participate in our TV Internship program, you must be earning college credit
• Ideal candidate will be able to aid in an entire project- from start to finish. This is availability based, but thats for ideal learning as well
• Must be able to participate in a minimum of20 hours per week
• 8-12 weeks, depending upon length of semester