Company: MediaTracks Communications
Address: 2250 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 150
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Application Deadline: February 22, 2013
Position: 6 Part-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 03/04/13 — 06/04/13 (Flexible)
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Description
MediaTracks Communications is an award-winning producer of news, feature and public affairs programming which airs weekly on over 800 stations across the nation. We’ve been a leader in providing radio and audio services for the PR industry for 20 years, including radio news releases, PSAs, podcasts, and media tours. We seek interns interested in journalism, audio production, marketing, sales, communications, and social media, who are looking for experience in a close-knit, casual working environment. Past interns have gone on to become published authors and to work at NPR’s All Things Considered.
All internships are unpaid, however academic credit is available for students. Interns will work 15-16 hours per week, usually 2 full work days.
Internship Duration-
Spring 2013: March - ongoing (flexible)
1) Sales/Marketing Intern (proficiency in social media apps preferred)
Opportunities could include assisting with:
• Sales/market research
• Pitch, book, schedule interviews, administrative support for radio media tours
• Execute our internet marketing plan
2) Social Media Intern (proficiency in social media apps preferred)
Opportunities could include assisting with:
• Market research
• Post to our websites and social media pages
3) Administrative Intern(s) (three potential specializations)
Opportunities could include assisting with:
• Affiliate Relations – database management, spreadsheets, reports, calling, troubleshooting
• Client Relations – database management, spreadsheets, reports, research, public relations
4) Journalism/Studio Production Intern (some knowledge of studio production preferred)
Opportunities could include assisting with:
• Write, interview, and research for programs, news releases, and PSAs
• Studio production of programs, radio media tours, and other projects
PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER AND 2 WRITING SAMPLES TO:
(Journalism applicants can also email MP3s or links to produced segments)
Ms. Erin Fleming
MediaTracks Communications
2250 E. Devon Ave. Suite 150
Des Plaines, IL 60018
e-mail: efleming@mediatracks.com
(847) 299-9500 (phone) (847) 299-9501 (fax)
www.mediatracks.com
www.mediatracks.com/radiohealthjournal
www.mediatracks.com/viewpoints
Requirements
Requirements-
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Strong interest in radio, journalism, marketing and/or public relations
• Bright, hard-working self-starter with professional demeanor
• Bilingualism not required, but additional opportunities exist for native Spanish speakers