Monday Memo

Online News Association Journalism Fellowships ONA is now accepting applications for two fellowship programs: the MJ Bear Fellowship, which supports promising early-career journalists, and the HBCU Digital Media Fellowship at ONA17. They are thrilled to offer these opportunities for journalists to develop skills, connect with industry leaders and put a spotlight on their outstanding work. Applications for these fellowships are due by July 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The MJ Bear Fellowship program identifies and celebrates three digital journalists under 30 whose work represents the best of new media. Each year, ONA recognizes two fellows in the United States or Canada and one international fellow. They’re looking for fellows who have been working on innovative digital journalism projects and who will benefit from working with mentors. Each MJ Bear Fellowship provides: Three online workshop sessions with a Personal Advisory Board Registration, travel and accommodations for ONA17 Re...

Major networking opportunity! Meet up with fellow journalists at the SUMMER MEGA MIXER on the evening of July 11 at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Free admission, complimentary appetizers. Open to people 21+. RSVP info below.   Hosted by the Greater L.A. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Investigative Reporters & Editors, Online News Assn., Asian American Journalists Assn., National Assn. of Black Journalists-L.A. and CCNMA: Latino Journalists of California /Nat ional Assn. of Hispanic Journalists.   The event takes place 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 at Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 575 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles.   Limited parking is available behind the building, in addition to street parking. Free parking at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. after 7 p.m. Petersen Museum parking is $12.   Please RSVP to: spjlosangeles@gmail.com   Contact: Richard Saxton, SPJ-LA board member, event organizer spjlosangeles@gmail.com

ProPublica  Amount: $4,500  ProPublica is a nonprofit investigative newsroom and is offering stipends this academic year to 5 minority students who work or want to work at college journalism outlets- newspapers, websites, radio stations or TV stations. ProPublica wants to make college journalism accessible to students for whom it would otherwise be financially out of reach. Students can apply for the stipends annually. Those selected will receive $4,500 per semester . How to apply: I f you are interested in being a ProPublica Emerging Reporter, fill out the   form   with information including: A note explaining your interest Your resume Three writing samples, which can be published or unpublished work A paragraph describing how this stipend would allow you to do journalism that would otherwise be beyond your financial means. Deadline: Friday, July 7.  For more info. please visit:   https://www.propublica.org/atpropublica/item/aspiring-colle...

Senders Communications Group Summer and Fall Internships Canoga Park  Senders Communications Group, a boutique communications firm based in Canoga Park, is seeking an intern during summer and fall semester. Senders specialize in labor unions and progressive causes.  Pay: $15/hour Responsibilities: Provide social media posting (Facebook 155,000 fans, Twitter 5,000 fans, Instagram 1,500 fans), Writing and interviewing Blogging Background research Limited database entry Requirements: Must be conscientious and detail-oriented Quick learner and accurate Must be very organized  Must have good communication skills, both oral and written Comfortable with social media and Excel Must be able to work independently For more information, visit www.labor411.org and www.sendersgroup.com To apply to this position, please email a cover letter and resume to: jobs@sendersgroup.com. No phone calls, please. 

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...