Democracy Now Internship

Check out this link for an internship opportunity with Democracy Now: http://www.democracynow.org/about/jobs#internship

Internship Opportunity

It is the responsibility of Artistic Media Partners INC, radio stations WBWB-FM B97 and WHCC-FM Hoosier Country 105, to inform and entertain our community. Every semester AMP takes five to eight interns who posses a good work ethic, integrity, motivation, and respect for other employees, clients, and listeners. As an intern for AMP you will be given extensive training and understanding of the radio industry.

The internship is organized so that all interns get a glimpse into every aspect of the radio stations. The interns are on a rotating schedule of work in sales, promotions, production and web design. Interns get the chance to, among other things, write and record radio commercials, update the station’s website, and attend on-location broadcasts and interact with the community. Interns are asked to devote 10 hours a week to the internship, excluding outside events. This is an unpaid internship and can be used for class credit.

The 2012 Spring AMP Internship Program will run from Thursday, January 12th to Friday, May 5th. Please complete the attached application and submit with a copy of your resume by Wednesday, November 23rd to intern@wbwb.com. Selected applicants will attend an interview on Wednesday, November 30th, times are to be determined, and from there, five to eight interviewees will be selected as the spring 2012 interns. The spring intern orientation will be on Thursday, January 12th. If you think that an internship in radio is right for you please contact intern@wbwb.com.

Northwestern Mutual Internship

Be your own boss! Northwestern Mutual is now looking for candidates to begin their careers as College Financial Representatives in Bloomington and the Kentucky-Southern Indiana Region. This internship program will train you to manage and grow your business before you graduate from college. Our ideal candidate will be driven to continue developing that business as a full-time member of our Financial Representative team upon graduation.

Your role as a College Financial Representative includes networking, building strong relationships, and discussing with others the concept of saving. We are looking for students who are entrepreneurial, highly goal-oriented, have great communication skills, and are interested in the financial services industry.

You can begin the interview process by taking our Craft Personality Questionnaire (CPQ). This assessment focuses on eight key traits of personality repeatedly proven to be critical to superior performance and finding a good career fit.

Please email Amanda at amanda.mcmahan@nmfn.com with a copy of your resume and request the link to take the assessment. If you have any further questions, please contact Amanda (contact information above).

Political Internships Available-Indiana

Thomas Cook, who coordinatoes the Public Information Office for Joe Hogsett, The US Attorney for the Southern Distrcit of Indiana and an alumnus of the Department of Communication and Culture, has contacted our offices offering to set students us with internships on the Democratic Campaign trail.

In addition he would be able to arrange a shadowing experience in the US Attoney's office for any student interested in political communication as a potential career. His own career in political communications started as an Internship and before the semester ended he got a paid position.

Please email Mr Cook at tcook@indiana.edu

Peace Corps is Coming

The end of the semester is quickly approaching and with it a number of activities and programs designed for Students. Peace Corps will be holding its last events of the semester from November 7th – November 9th.

Information Session
November 9th, 5:30 pm
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Formal presentation about life as a Peace Corps
Volunteer, the benefits of service, and the
application process

Conversation Hour
November 8th, 2:00 pm
Ballantine Hall, Room 565
Roundtable information session with a recruiter
tailored towards Area Studies students

HPER Career Fair
November 9th, 10:30 am -1:00 pm
HPER Building, Room 163

SMG Future Leaders Program

Hello from Starcom MediaVest Group!

The SMG Future Leaders Programis back for its 4th year in 2012, and we are looking for Indiana University students to apply!
The Future Leaders Programis a 2-day, intensive look at media career opportunities at Starcom MediaVest Group, primarily intended for minority students in their final year of college. Students are immersed in media training and case studies in an effort to review the role they’ll potentially play as associates upon graduating. They will interact with key SMG executives and managers, as well as experience real projects and professional scenarios during the workshop. The activities conclude with full-time interviews for the Media Associate position and potential placement upon graduation. The program offers students who have an interest in a media career the opportunity to gain a greater understanding and insight into the day-to-day activities and career paths of media professionals.

The Program also allows students to experience and explore Chicago. SMG will be providing reimbursement for up to $500 for travel and accommodation expenses for non-local candidates (living greater than 60 miles outside of Chicago, IL) or up to $250 for local candidates (living less than 60 miles from Chicago) to travel to Starcom’s global headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL. The Program will take place Thursday, February 9 - Friday, February 10, 2012. Online applications are due Monday, November 11, 2011.

Requirements: The SMG Future Leaders program is primarily intended for minority students. You may apply to the program if you meet the following:
• GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale
• A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• In the final year of college in pursuit of Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Interest in pursing a full time employment opportunity at Starcom MediaVest Group in Chicago, IL upon graduation

How to Apply: Apply online to the "SMG Future Leaders Program" and complete the following:
• Visit www.starcomworldwide.com- go to the "Careers" section, click on Apply Now, and select the SMG Future Leader program posting
• Submit resume
• Complete online SMG Future Leaders Program Assessment
• Respond to additional essay

Applications will be accepted online at www.starcomworldwide.comuntil November 11, 2011. Only complete applications that are received prior to November 11th will be reviewed. Phone interviews will take place November - December 2011. All candidates will be notified by late January if they are selected to participate in this program.

Final decisions will be assessed by a designated selection committee in late January and will be based upon:
• Demonstrated Leadership
• Academic Achievement
• Extracurricular activities
• Work experience

We will only select roughly 12 students nation-wide to participate in the program, so while the online application will be accessible until November 11th, we encourage students to apply soon as we expect a high volume of applicants.

We would be thrilled to showcase the great Indiana University talent at the SMG Future Leaders Program and would really appreciate your help in sending this information along to your students at your earliest convenience. We suggest students also explore our website at http://smvgroup.com/for greater detail on our vision, clients, case studies, and other general information about our company.

Thank you for your assistance in spreading the word to our Future Leaders. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at the email below or Sally Gilbert at Sally.Gilbert@starcomworldwide.com.

Best Regards,
Marissa and the SMG IU Recruiting Team



Marissa Lutz | Luxury Communications Planning Supervisor
marissa.lutz@starcomworldwide.com
t: 1.312.220.4738
www.starcomworldwide.com