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About Life is good Playmakers: The Life is good Playmakers are the philanthropic action arm of the Life is good Company and an accredited 501(c)(3) public charity. Their vision is a world where all children grow-up feeling safe, loved and joyful. In order to make this vision a reality, The Life is good Playmakers partner with frontline professionals such as teachers, social workers and Child Life Specialists who dedicate their lives to helping children overcome poverty, violence and illness. These Playmakers use the power of play to build healing, life-changing relationships with the children in their care. For more information please visit www.ligplaymakers.org. Reports to: Director of Evaluation and Research NOTE: this is an unpaid internship for a graduate student. Traditionally, students are able to receive course credit for participating in a Research Assistant internship. Please check with your course catalog and/or advisor for details.

Inspiyr.com offers information and inspiration to help people be healthy, happy and successful. We offer tips around nutrition, fitness, general health & wellness, business and personal finance, along with "life success". The Inspiyr.com Content Writing Intern will spend most of their time writing content for the site, its extended social platforms and/or content partners. The intern will get experience building posts by researching stories, leveraging online and/or offline sources, and creating content that will be valuable for our audience. Interns will have the opportunity to have their work published and can be included as part of their online portfolio.

Nutivas four Values of Passion, Purity, Community, and Well-Being set the tone for our team in representing Nutiva to our associates, vendors, customers, and the media. All employees are expected to embrace these values as part of their daily work-life with Nutiva. DESCRIPTION Nutiva is an innovative leader in the health food industry. We are looking to hire an intern who is passionate about organic food and sustainable living, who is an excellent communicator and possesses strong knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media websites. The intern hired for this position will be responsible for researching, writing and posting original content on topics that align with Nutivas core values on our social media web sites. ABOUT NUTIVA Founded in 1999, Nutiva (www.nutiva.com) is the worlds leading brand of organic coconut oil, hemp foods and chia seeds. Nutiva demonstrates its mission to nourish people and planet by using healthy organic ingredients, enriching the soil, and supporting sustainable causes. Our watchwords nutritious superfoods, healthier people and a sustainable planet express our commitment to move beyond conventional food industry practices to embrace a bigger picture that supports the long-term well-being of humanity as a whole. Nutivas purpose is to produce the highest quality organic superfoods, providing superior nutritional value to our customers while supporting sustainable agricultural practices and a fair return to the farmers on whom we depend. We donate 1 percent of our sales to groups that promote sustainable agriculture.

Organization Description Free the Slaves (FTS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to ending modern slavery worldwide. Founded in 2000, FTS partners with grassroots organizations in six countries to free people from slavery, help them rebuild their lives, and do what it takes to end slavery in their communities. Current partners include local anti-slavery organizations in Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Brazil, India and Nepal. Informed by on-the- ground work and in-depth research, we then bring real-world solutions to policymakers and business leaders in the areas of policy, research, slave-free trade and communications, engage in high-profile advocacy campaigns on the federal and international level, and share compelling stories that inspire individuals to act and to build a global movement against slavery. FTS is headquartered in Washington D.C. Internship Program Description The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands- on experience in various facets of anti-slavery work. The program operates out of the Washington, D.C. office of Free the Slaves on a semester system, with three sessions per year: Spring (January to May), Summer (June to August), and Fall (September to December). Participants are expected to participate in an orientation session at the beginning of each semester. Internships are unpaid but students are often able to arrange academic credit, as Free the Slaves internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by FTS staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to federal and international anti- slavery advocacy. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

About Local Business Rockstar and the Opportunity Are you looking for an exciting Social Media internship working for an entrepreneur? Interested in working virtually, setting your own hours, and helping to promote a new product showing entrepreneurs how to build and run a successful internship program? A well-established online entrepreneurial business seeks social media interns to work remotely or in the Phoenix AZ area. This position is unpaid, but offers exceptional resume-building and networking opportunities. You will learn the ins and outs of the online industry and an entrepreneurial company. This opportunity is open to those seeking hands on experience. If you need college credit for your internship we are willing to work with your school and academic advisor to assist you in obtaining credit. Your Responsibilities As Our Social Media Intern Will Include: Building, maintaining and promoting profiles for: -Twitter -Facebook -YouTube -LinkedIn -And all other social networking sites as deemed appropriate You will also be responsible for implementing social search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to link all of the social media efforts.

An up-and-coming website called TampaScoop.com is looking for interns for Summer 2012 and Fall 2012. TampaScoop.com is a news site featuring a comprehensive calendar with all current and upcoming events in Tampa Bay and articles and reviews on all the hottest spots in town. Expected launch date is September 2012. This is an opportunity for interns to be part of the start of a new company. The ideal candidate should be: -hardworking -observant -an excellent writer -interested in visiting and writing about new places and things -able to interact with the public in a professional manner -good at social networking In order to be considered for this internship you must be: -18 years of age or older -Hold at least a high school diploma or GED -Proficient in Microsoft Word -A current college student This is a non-paid internship. No experience is required but it is preferred. Each internship will be 3-4 months. Students work from home and must be from an accredited college in the Tampa Bay area (USF, HCC, University of Tampa, etc.). This internship does not give a student credit towards degree programs for participation and is for experience only and as an opportunity to add published work on to your resume. All students will be given a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship. All students will retain the rights to their work and will have their names posted with their work. As an intern you will be given one writing assignment a week to complete. You will be asked to choose at attraction or event you would like to attend from a list of Tampa attractions and events (these are given on a first-come-first-serve basis). Once you have been assigned your attraction or event you will then be asked to research this attraction or event, visit it, and then write a review on it. Your review should include 5 - 10 pictures on-location, venue contact information, special events, and an interview with manager/owner, if possible. You may also be asked to periodically check in with the owners/managers of the companies you reviewed to find out about upcoming events. You will be required to touch base and talk with your supervising editor at least two times a week to let them know how your review is coming along. This can be via phone call, in person, by email, or through Skype. Throughout your interning process you will learn how to: -Research your writing assignments -Network and communicate with the managers/owners of venues and attractions -Include photography in your work -Write thorough reviews -Keep a record and calendar of past, current, and upcoming events -Meet deadlines -Communicate effectively with your supervising editor To apply, please email your contact information (phone and email) and what makes you right for this internship. Be sure to also include writing samples if you have them. We will get back to you within five business days. Thank you.

Divalicious Media is in need of a journalism student who is interesting in helping to develop a style blog network. The intern will be responsible for creating unique content including up to 5 blog posts per week.

Assistance is needed with photographing City events, employees at work, speaking engagements, and occasional portraits for print and online publications. Intern should be familiar with digital camera use and photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. Possible college credit. Call or email for details. Summer 2012 has been filled; accepting fall 2012 and spring 2013 now.

BECOME A RESET SAN FRANCISCO INTERN! Ok. We know we're a little biased, but we have to say that an internship with Reset San Francisco is the coolest political and new media journalism internship in San Francisco. Yea, we said it. Would you like to join the team? There are a number of ways you can have fun and get involved with San Francisco news and politics. Contact us to learn more: info@resetsanfrancisco.org San Francisco Internship Programs: *New Media & Video Journalism Internship* Responsibilities include blogging, video production and editing, producing and distributing compelling content on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms, SEO, tracking and analyzing performance metrics. *Public Policy Journalism Internship* Responsibilities include monitoring and tracking local issues, researching local policy initiatives, writing policy briefs, publishing blog posts and providing insightful analysis. *Investigative Journalism Internship* Responsibilities include pitching and researching breaking stories, analyze government documents to sunshine waste and inefficiency, photojournalism, writing, editing, producing and gathering investigative content. To apply, email your resume to info@resetsanfrancisco.org. Please include your internship program of interest(s), anticipated start and end dates, hours per week available and attach your portfolio, resume or policy writing sample where applicable. http://www.resetsanfrancisco.org

Simply C Productions, LLC, an exciting entertainment and production company is looking for Journalism/Communication interns to assist in various campaigns and events in Chicago and other cities. College students with Journalism and Communication majors are encouraged to apply. Also students with a strong interest in Public Relations. Credit hours can be given. This is as an unpaid position but can lead to a permanent position with our company. To apply, please email your resume or relevant experience and why you are interested in this internship position. Please visit www.SimplyC360.com for more information about the company.