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SPJ Scholarship The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) are offering a variety of scholarships for students in L.A., Ventura and Orange counties. The deadline is June 9. Here's the link for more information:   http://spjla.org/spjlas-2017-scholarship-awards-application-deadline-friday-june-9-2017/ EVENTS Los Angeles Journalism Job Fair Date: June 17, 2017 Location: 5757 Wilshire Boulevard -- Los Angeles, CA 90036 Time: 10am-3pm Cost: $10 Interview spots are limited, so, consider pre-registering here.    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/los-angeles-journalism-job-fair-tickets-34207973971?aff=efbevent #LAJournalismJobFair Contact: Mekahlo Medina, ccnmainfo@ccnma.org #LAJournalismJobFair Instructions:  Once registered, expect updated information on resume requirements and interview times.

Student Assistant for University Communications PR Paid Internship  Summer and Fall  CSUN  Description: Position available for student in writing disciplines with interest and experience in social media creation, news writing, magazine writing and press release development. Position calls for assisting the University Communications staff in content development and copy editing. Applicant must be enrolled full-time as a CSUN student. Duties: Cover on-campus events in multiple formats, including social media and writing post-event story Develop articles to be posted and/or featured on CSUN Today that announce, reflect or highlight campus events and accomplishments, faculty and staff news and student accomplishments Develop feature stories on subject matter pertaining to students, faculty and alumni for inclusion on CSUN Today Contribute content for CSUN marketing projects such as fliers, mailers and email communications Contribute content ideas for potential...

R6S  Digital Marketing  PR Internship Summer and Fall  Woodland Hills, CA R6S Digital Marketing website:   https://www.r6s.com R6S is looking for a few PR interns, R6S would love to bring on board a local student looking to learn the industry and gain experience.  Applicants must be interested in or experienced in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism etc, must be strong writers, detail oriented, eager to learn and social media savvy. PR interns are responsible for day-to-day campaign work, creative brainstorming, social media, media pitching, competitive analysis and media/industry research. You will learn the ins and outs of how a full-service marketing agency operates. Specific duties and responsibilities (include but not limited to): Develop written articles and blog content to be pitched to well-known publications Monitor press campaigns using industry-standard software Help develop content calendars on a weekly basis On...

PRODUCTIVITY PR Inc. Media & Public Relations Woodland Hills Summer 2017 Internship  Considering a career in public relations or marketing and looking for a practical experience or ways to apply your coursework in the real world? Productivity PR Inc. is a boutique public relations agency specializing in publicity for consumer products such as housewares. juvenile gear and accessories, luxury lifestyle items, and consumer electronics, toys, consumer health products, pet products, and fashion accessories.  Intern Description: Gain practical hands-on experience researching  Building media lists using Cision Learning to comfortably and proactively pitch reports  Coordinating editorial coverage results Writing press releases and editorial pitch letters  Social media marketing for consumer products Brainstorming Planning Unpaid/ For course credit only Qualifications: Good communication skills  strong writing skills Be comfortable spe...

Asian American Journalists Association Los Angeles Summer 2017 Internship Opportunities Reporting AAJA, Los Angeles has announced their sponsorship of two summer reporting internships this year. One internship is at the Orange County Register and the other is at the Pasadena Star-News. Both internships offer the opportunity to write about local Asian communities.  Internship details: Each intern paid $4,000 for 10 weeks Full- time Intern will be assigned a mentor  Free AAJA-LA membership Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or have graduated within the last six months How to apply: Deadline is March 31 . Send cover letter, resume and clips to Brian Harr, Senior Editor, bharr@scng.com For more information visit:  http://aaja-la.org/2017/02/summer-reporting-internships/

Institute on Political Journalism in Washington, DC www.DCinternships.org/IPJ June 4 - July 29 Extended Deadline: April 6, 2017 **Scholarship Funding Available** Journalism + Communications Internships The Institute on Political Journalism in Washington has been running academic internship programs for almost 50 years and through their comprehensive institutes all participants will be placed in an internship within one of the following types of organizations: Print or broadcast media outlet News service Internet publication Public relations firm Capitol Hill press office Advocacy organization  HOUSING Live in the heart of Washington, DC on George Washington University’s campus, just steps from the Lincoln Memorial and Department of State. Roommate matching with other program participants is included. Click here to learn more about housing accommodations and the neighborhood. COURSES FOR CREDIT Maximize your summer by also taking courses between 3...