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Are you looking for an internship in the media industry? Currently studying journalism, public relations, film, graphic design or advertising? Well, The Washington Media Institute may be for you. WMI is a media-focused internship program in Washington, DC. Students come to WMI when they realize they have yet to learn the skills necessary to truly succeed in the media industry. At WMI we bridge the gap between what you're learning in the classroom, and the tools you will really need to be successful in the workplace. Summer WMI students earn 6 transferable credits for their program experience. Fall and Spring students earn 12 credits. WMI staff work personally with students to ensure credits transfer back to your home institution. Through a professional internship that you attend four days a week at an outstanding media organization, educational seminars taught by top DC media professionals and weekly networking opportunities-- students leave WMI career ready. WMI Students Have Interned At: - Smithsonian Magazine - Sirius/XM Radio - WJLA News Channel 8 - The Daily Caller - The Georgetowner - NBC Universal - Fox 5 - C-SPAN - CNN - America's Most Wanted - Siren's Media - JWM Productions - New Media Strategies - The Associated Press - Campaigns and Elections Magazine - Levick Strategic Communications - Washington Times - Hispanic Link ....And many more media organizations in DC. With WMI, the possibilities are truly endless.

On Her Game a startup sports news website focused on covering sports, including football, baseball, basketball, racing, etc from a female perspective. After launching last spring, our network of bloggers already includes nearly 100 female bloggers covering the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, MLB, WNBA, college sports, and lifestyle topics such as fashion, style, and food. Our platform is perfect for fans who don't want to go through the hassle of setting up their blog and building their own readership. You can blog as much or as little as you want.

Do you want to help the environment and gain valuable work experience? If you screamed YES! then we want to talk to you. We are Keep America Beautiful (KAB), a national, environmental non-profit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities. With a network of more than 1,200 affiliate and participating organizations including state recycling organizations, we work with millions of volunteers to take action in their communities through programs that deliver sustainable impact. The internships primary responsibilities will be with the Recycling Departments office in D.C. Your opinions and ideas will be essential so be ready to contribute!

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps and AmeriCorps and leads President Obama's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. Indian Tribes and organizations that support Native American communities have been successfully drawing upon national service resources to meet family and community needs for more than 45 years. The Corporation for National and Community Service through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), and Learn and Serve America has a long-standing commitment to working with tribal nations on a government-to-government basis and is committed to enhancing the collaboration process across all programs to address critical issues affecting Native American communities. The programs of CNCS are committed to supporting the culture of service that has existed in Native American communities for generations. Our programs address critical issues of concern to Native American communities, including assisting elders, veterans and military families, cultural preservation, economic development, health and wellness, youth leadership, educational attainment, clean energy, and traditional language and land preservation. CNCS is unable to offer stipends, relocation or housing assistance. However, this internship offers opportunities to gain excellent practical work experience and skill development. Intern may be eligible to receive commuter benefits to use for public transportation to and from the internship site. Start/End Dates: Flexible

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps and AmeriCorps and leads President Obama's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. CNCS, located in Washington, DC, is looking for undergraduate or graduate students for this internship. The intern will participate in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to grant review processes across all programs and assist in planning and implementation of grant reviews. This position is located in the Office of Grant Policy and Operations. CNCS is unable to offer stipends, relocation or housing assistance. However, this internship offers opportunities to gain excellent practical work experience and skill development. Intern may be eligible to receive commuter benefits to use for public transportation to and from the internship site. Start/End Dates: Flexible

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is the federal agency that administers the AmeriCorps, Social Innovation Fund, and Senior Corps programs. The Digital Media Office in the Office of External Affairs is responsible overseeing all of the Corporations web and social media channels. Interns work alongside staff as part of the Digital Media team in a fast-paced office. The intern will assist with designing web graphics for the agencys websites and social media channels as well as selecting, tagging, and uploading photos and videos for use on our digital media channels. Full-time availability is preferred but part-time internships are available. Interns may be eligible for a commuter benefit. Internships are available year round and are filled as appropriate candidates are identified.

Location: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter, Washington, DC Reports to: Director(s) of Development Requirements: Full or part-time. Minimum commitment of 12 weeks, 20-40 hours a week. Salary: This is an unpaid internship, yet the hands-on experience is priceless! Contribute to the success of some of the National MS Societys largest fundraisers. Support the Chapters fundraising campaigns that benefit thousands of people in Washington, D.C.; Northern Virginia, and Maryland affected by MS. Be inspired by dedicated and remarkable people from all walks of life! Please send cover letter and resume to: DCWDevelopment@nmss.org Fax: (202) 296-3425

The National MS Society, National Capital Chapter is seeking a talented graphic designer to help develop and design Chapter publications, including newsletters, program brochures, direct mail, web graphics, advertisements and t-shirt designs. Contribute your graphic design knowledge and gain valuable professional experience working for a world free of MS. The designer best suited for this position should have a strong knowledge of graphic design principles concerning typography and layout. The designer should be able to work quickly, maintain consistency, and pay close attention to details. The National MS Society is a non-profit collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS nowto move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. REQUIREMENTS The internship takes place May through August 2013 The Intern must work a minimum of 12-24 hours a week for 8 weeks. This position is best suited for students currently enrolled in an art education program with a focus on Graphic Design This position is unpaid. Academic credit will depend on individual curricula. Work completed for the MS Society may be retained for your portfolio. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and design publications, and web graphics for client programs, special events and development. Support the chapter's communications department on assigned projects such as advertisements, editing existing materials, and photo manipulation. Maintain file organization standards, and archive materials in an efficient manner. Contribute to or otherwise assist the Graphic Design Coordinator. SKILLS DESIRED Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. Strong foundation in the principles of Graphic Design and Typography. Good oral and written communication abilities and a desire to work with a variety of people. Ability to take initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks. TO APPLY Please submit cover letter, resume, and design examples to: Lynnette Nees, Graphic Design Coordinator Lynnette.Nees@nmss.org Fax 202-296-3425 Phone 202-296-5363 National MS Society National Capital Chapter 1800 M St. NW Suite 750 South Washington, DC 20036

National MS Society Internship National Capital Chapter Title: Programs and Services Intern Job Description: This internship will offer the opportunity to learn about MS, its symptoms, managing the condition, and up-to-date research. The intern will interact with clients, healthcare professionals and other service professionals. Primary Responsibilities: 1) Financial Assistance Program Assistant Assist in the evaluation of the Chapters financial assistance programs (respite, emergency, equipment, transportation, health and wellness). Make monthly phone calls to recipients of the program. Assist with data entry for Respite, Transportation, Equipment, Physical Health and Emergency Financial Assistance programs. 2) Information & Referral Update and Outreach to New Service Providers Place calls to social services organizations and healthcare providers that participate in the chapters Service Provider referral database to confirm contact information, eligibility requirements and services they provide. Organize outreach efforts to new service providers (examples include county social services, nursing homes, equipment distributors, other non-profit social services agencies etc.) Update Information and Referral database with information from surveys and calls. Skills Desired: 1. Interest in pursuing future work in community health or social work. 2. Comfortable speaking to others and working with a variety of people 3. Basic understanding of the benefits of customer service 4. Ability to work independently and take initiative 5. Flexibility 6. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Time Commitment: We are flexible with the students schedule. To Apply: Please send your resume and availability to Kelly Schrader at Kelly.Schrader@nmss.org.

On Her Game a startup sports news website focused on covering sports, including football, baseball, basketball, racing, etc from a female perspective. After launching last spring, our network of bloggers already includes nearly 100 female bloggers covering the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, MLB, WNBA, college sports, and lifestyle topics such as fashion, style, and food. Our platform is perfect for fans who don't want to go through the hassle of setting up their blog and building their own readership. You can blog as much or as little as you want.