BEFORE applying for any of the following internships, contact and meet with Internship Coordinator Chuck Kaufman (kaufman@txstate.edu). If you wish to receive course credit for an internship, download the Internship Application, read it and meet with one of our academic advisers, Harry Bowers or Kathleen Harris. You also may download the internship template (above). LAST UPDATED: Nov. 19, 2009.

ROUND ROCK CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Paid Internship
RRCVB has an internship in its Communications/Research and Marketing. This department handles all marketing promotional efforts for the RRCVB. Candidates must be able to write news releases, paying attention to AP style and have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience with Frontpage and Adobe Photoshop a plus but not required. To apply, visit www.roundrocktexas.gov/jobs. Applications should be sent to 221 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664. For more information contact Dani Timm, RRCVB at dtimm@round-rock.tx.us or call (512) 671-2723.

PLANVIEW, INC.
Paid Internship with Enterprise Software Company
PlanView, a leading enterprise software company in Austin, seeks an intern to work with campaign management, database marketing and public relations. Help with direct mail campaigns, Web casts and events, an annual user conference and more. Candidates will work 20 hours a week and earn $1,000 per month and must have knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and social media experience. Send a cover letter and resume to Kurt Weisenberger at kweisenberger@planview.com.

PHILLIPS & COMPANY
Help build companies
Phillips & Company of Austin, a management consulting firm that helps leading companies achieve sustainable revenue growth, seeks a junior or senior student majoring in journalism, advertising, public relations, mass communication or marketing for its Spring 2010 Internship Program. Interns work a minimum of 16 hours a week. The internship may lead to a full-time position at Phillips & Company. Interns work with various teams to ensure the success of business development campaigns; proofread and edit press releases and product background documents; maintain media lists; perform client tasks such as media relations, business development calls and writing for external audiences; research key publications for industry trends and news, among other tasks. Interns should be "fluent" in Microsoft products, detail-oriented and manage time well. Alumna Andrea Oliveira is an associate with this company. Send a resume and cover letter to Jo Anne Yau at jayau@phillipscompany.com

ST. DAVID’S MEDICAL CENTER / ROUND ROCK, GEORGETOWN
Marketing and Communications Intern
St. David’s Medical Center seeks one intern in each of its facilities in Round Rock and Georgetown. Both interns will work with Celeste Lesmeister, regional director of communications. The intern will plan community seminars, assist the direct and the hospital’s PR firm with media interviews; help manage and update content and images on both the intranet and Internet, including social media outlets; help to create, update, publish and distribute facility collateral materials such as brochures and fact sheets.  For more information contact Ms. Lesmeister at (512) 324-8019 or (512) 341-5157.

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
Fitness — Team In Training
The South Texas Chapter of LLS is seeking an intern to boost awareness of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Team in Training is the world’s largest endurance training program for runners, walkers, cyclists, hikers and triathletes. Interns will develop ongoing communication with campaign prospects and alumni; create and distribute press kits, media advisories, calendar listings, pitch letters, press releases and promotional materials, among other duties. Candidates must have experience with Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint. The organization prefers candidates with GPAs of 3.25 or better. The internship is 12 to 15 hours per week. Application deadline is mid-December. Send cover letter and resume to Melissa Johnston at Melissa.Johnston@lls.org.

SAN ANTONIO MAGAZINE
Editorial interns
San Antonio Magazine is looking for Spring interns. Writers, designers, photo editors are encouraged to apply. The internship is an unpaid internship, and editors at the magazine prefer students to do the internship for course credit. While the internship is unpaid, any expenses incurred while working for the Magazine (meals for restaurant reviews, mileage to out-of-the-way locations) will be reimbursed. Send resume and a sampling of clips to Callie Enlow, assistant editor, San Antonio Magazine, cenlow@sanantoniomag.com (210-268-1100).

MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE
Maintain social media sites, handle graphic design duties
Meals on Wheels and More of Austin seeks a communications intern to start in January 2010 and assist the marketing team with operations.  The intern will assist with the maintenance of social media Web sites, graphic design duties, the collection of both video and written content for the organization’s Web site, and general public relations and marketing duties.  Candidates should have good writing skills, experience with social media marketing, and knowledge of video editing and graphic design programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.  The intern may also be asked to assist with other duties relative to the operations of the development team.  The internship is unpaid, but can be done for class credit, if needed.  The intern calls for a minimum of 10 to 15 hours per week.  Submit a resume and two writing samples to Sarah Andrews at sandrews@mealsonwheelsandmore.org or through the mail to Meals on Wheels and More,, Attn: Sarah Andrews, 3227 E. 5th St., Austin, Texas 78702.

EDUCATION PUBLIC RELATIONS
Resources for Learning / Austin
Resources for Learning offers professional development services to school districts in Texas and surrounding states. It seeks an intern who has marketing and public relations skills to work primarily with Chris Gorychka, director of professional development. The internship calls for a person who is a self-starter and can implement promotions strategies. For more information call Chris Gorychka at (512) 327-8576, ext. 413. E-mail cover letter and resume to chrisg@resourcesforlearning.net.

THE CIRCLE ARTS THEATRE AND BOARD
Marketing/Public Relations Intern
The Circle Arts Theatre and Board, a non profit organization for 41 years in New Braunfels, Texas, is looking for a student intern in the area of Marketing and Public Relations for the spring semester 2010.  The intern will be available to work with the Theatre board of 11 members and a theatre staff of two full-time theatre professionals.  The intern will develop and implement a quality marketing and public relations program that produces results in 1) increased community awareness of the Theatre, 2) increased sales of tickets (both season & per-show) to shows during season, 3) development of more diverse age groups attending Theatre classes, and 4) improved image of live theater and the arts within the New Braunfels/Comal County community.  The intern should have the ability to travel to New Braunfels and meet with staff and board, patrons, and volunteers to evaluate the Theatre’s needs. After gathering this information, the intern would use his or her talents and skills to develop a media plan to be used in local newspapers, radio, newsletters, and social media to create public awareness and interest in the Circle Arts Theatre.  Send cover letter and resume to Rusty Brockman, director of economic development for the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc., at rusty@nbcham.org. For more information contact Mr. Brockman at (830) 625-7918.

ACVB TOURISM DEPARTMENT
Put tech, organization skills to work
The Tourism Department of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau seeks an intern to perform a variety tasks: Produce and assist with direct-mail campaigns; service existing travel industry customers; help organize special events and materials used for sales missions, trade shows, familiarization tours and site visits; develop and maintain accurate tourism information and databases, among other activities. Send resumes to Courtney Sculley (512-583-7200) at csculley@austintexas.org.

SPEAKING OF SPORTS
Create, manage sports media
The Sports Information Office in Texas State’s Athletic Department seeks an intern during the fall and spring to assist with operations and events. Write features, articles for Game Day programs and the athletics Web site and news releases. Interns will gain experience in graphics design, media relations and event management. Candidates must have good writing skills. Experience with PageMaker or InDesign, Photoshop and other graphic-design programs is preferred. Students interesting in working in sports should submit a resume and two writing samples to: Rick Poulter, rp49@txstate.edu or at Texas State Sports Information Office, Darren B. Casey Athletic Administration Complex, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE
Promote Unclaimed Property Outreach
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the chief steward of the state’s finances, is looking for students to promote a program that “reunites Texans with their missing money.” Interns work with professional staff to promote grassroots promotions for the Texas Unclaimed Property Outreach program. Assist and provide administrative support for developing and distributing brochures. Interns may attend local expos, conferences and town meetings. Students can expect to gain experience in developing marketing collateral; campaign design, planning and execution; event planning and management; grassroots promotions; public relations; database management and data analysis. Submit resumes to Lori Wright, internship coordinator, at Lori.wright@cpa.state.tx.us. Include Marketing/Outreach Internship in e-mail subject line. The internship is unpaid.

NOWCAST: NEW KNIGHT PROJECT
Some payment offered
NOWCast, a community journalism project that is co-funded by the Knight Foundation and the Alamo Area Community Information System, in partnership with the San Antonio Area Foundation, seeks internships to run the Web site and to collect and produce stories. Stories will be produced with video, audio, still photography, blogs and live streaming, using many social media tools such as Twitter, Utterli, FriendFeed, etc. NOWCast expects to publish everything on the Web and “hopes to have a significant component for mobile delivery to reach across the digital divide.” Students will work independently on this project and with journalism professionals. Students will work for some payment. Submit a resume to Charlotte-Anne Lucas at charlotteanne.lucas@gmail.com. For more information contact her at (210) 828-4128.

FLOCASTS
Video, Web sites and More
Flocasts is a sports media company that serves sport communities that are not covered by traditional media outlets. We have sites for Running, Swimming, Wrestling, MMA, Gymnastics, and Sailing. Clients include Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Asics, PureSport, blueseventy, and others for which custom online advertising campaigns are created. In addition to advertising opportunities, Flocasts provide video production, Web site design, and on-site marketing to our clients. Advertising, public relations, communications studies, journalism, and Electronic Media students are encouraged to apply. National and International traveling possibilities, expenses paid. Send resumes to pat@flocasts.org.

FRONT STEPS
Communications Intern
Front Steps, which manages the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH), seeks a PR, Journalism or Mass Communication major to work with its director of development and communications. The intern is responsible for compiling and editing the Front Steps newsletter, writing press releases and helping with volunteer coordination, community outreach and other communications-related projects. The internship, which is unpaid and calls for 15-to-20 hours a week, also offers experience in implementing Front Steps' social media strategy on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and MySpace. Send a resume and a cover letter that explains how their background and experience qualifies them for this internship. Send materials to Amber Fogarty at afogarty@frontstemps.org.

VM VOUNDRY
Digital Media Firm
VM Foundry is an Austin, Texas based digital media firm serving clients in various industries, around the world. The company provides leading creative and digital media services specializing in online socialization of corporate, consumer, and institutional messaging. VM Foundry is looking for an Account Management/Digital Media Intern to assist Account Executives in all areas of digital media marketing. Intern will work closely with AEs and be involved in all aspects of the online process including but not limited to: assist in outreach to digital influencers, online market research through Web sites and search engines, attending select client/agency meetings, duties related to account management; marketing efforts to launch new sales programs or products, exposure to analytics and SEO tactics, develop sales proposals, marketing materials. This is a paid internship position. Send cover letter and resume to tschaeffer@vmfoundry.com.

WATERPR
Event planning and more at Austin firm
WaterPR, a consulting firm specializing in environmental issues, seeks an intern to assist with event planning, coordinating mass mailouts, data entry, research, grading tests and some administrative duties. The internship is unpaid for the summer but could lead to a paid part-time job next fall. Candidate must have superior grammar skills and must be familiar with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Adobe Creative Suite. E-mail resumes to Robyn Hadley at rhadley@waterpr.com

NSIDE BUSINESS, NSIDE M.D.
Publishing: A to Z
NSIDE Business magazine and NSIDE M.D. currently have openings for students seeking internships in the publishing industry. Ideal candidates are students in their junior or senior year of study with a strong aptitude and desire to enter the publishing field. This is an unpaid internship requiring students to work 14 hours per week for a period of 16 weeks. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a cell phone, a personal portable laptop computer and be familiar with AP Style, Word, Excel, PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign. Interns at NSIDE Publications learn editorial procedures such as entering subscriptions into a database and copyediting content. They will also write articles for the magazine's front section, research stories and trends, as well as edit and revise areas of the magazine during deadline and assist in all in-house production. Send a resume to Lindsey@nsidesa.com.

WYATT BRAND
Corporate responsibility meets the arts.
Wyatt Brand, a publicity/marketing/branding/design agency, is looking for interns to support its work for large/small arts organizations, creative businesses, artists, visionaries, music ensembles, collectives, and so forth. As business grows, the firm needs assistance in event promotion, creation and distribution of press releases, graphic design under direction, partnerships and promotions, copy writing/editing, podcasting/blogging, and working directly with clients to solve their problems. You don't need to have all of these skills to be considered, but you need to be industrious, clever and genuinely want to learn. If you would like your internship to be mainly design-centered, please have an online or physical portfolio of your work show us. Requirements of this unpaid internship are at least two semesters of undergraduate study, familiarity with Macs, ability to be professional, a positive attitude toward work, and a level of familiarity with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Mac's iLife.  Please submit a resume and an introductory note to info@wyattbrand.com - no phone calls please. 

AUSTIN TURFCATS
Getting ready for next season
The Austin Turfcats are seeking interns who would work with its Director of Communications. These interns will work on the indoor football team's Web site, advertising brochures and other marketing opportunities and video and other new media promotional projects. The majority of the work will be conducted from San Marcos as the Director of Communications works in town with his company, sparkNet Creative. For more information contact Kasey Johns, Director of Communications at kasey@turfcats.com.

TRCC PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERN
Paid
The Texas Residential Construction Commission is looking for a paid public affairs intern to assist the Commission’s public information officers and the director of communications. Work with legislative affairs in writing press releases, columns and other written materials. Interns also coordinate public outreach meetings with media organizations and reporters; support for commission meetings and perform other departmental duties. Visit www.texasrcc.com/forms_library/Internship_application.pdf, complete application and mail to Patrick Fortner at P.O. Box 13144, Austin, Texas, 78711. For more information call (512) 463-1040.

1530 ESPN Austin Promotions Internship
Public Relations
The ESPN Austin Promotions Department internship program helps college students gain valuable experience in all aspects of radio. Duties include interacting with listeners, assisting with station events, data entry, Internet research projects, among other responsibilities. ESPN Austin is looking for energetic, committed and outgoing candidates interested in sports radio. The intern must be able to commute to and from the ESPN Austin offices at 1050 E. 11th St. This is an unpaid intenship and requires at least 10 hours per week and availability on nights and weekends. Interns must be able to do the job for course credit. Send a resume and cover letter to John Scott, marketing director, 1530 ESPN Austin, john@espnaustin.com.

Future Farmers of America
Interested in Agriculture? PAID
The Texas FFA Association seeks a junior, senior or graduate student interested in agriculture issues for a paid communications internship. The intern assists in a variety of Texas FFA activities and seeks candidates skilled in written and oral communications. They must be able to communicate with the organization's leaders and manage special projects independently, as needed. Specific responsibilites include, but are not limited to: State Leadership Conference, State FFA Degree Check, Texas FFA Convention, FFA Magazine and Web site management. Software knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential (PageMaker and Photoshop experience a plus). This is a full-time position from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, from May to August 2009. Return completed application by April 10, 2009 to Texas FFA, Summer 2009 Internship, 614 E. 12th St., Austin, Texas 78701. For more information contact Alex Abbott at anagy@texasffa.org or call (512) 480-8045.

SAN MARCOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Work with Communications Manager
With a new convention center and a bustling retail and University community, the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce presents a great experience. The intern gets to work closely with the Communications Manager to develop, implement and manage the Chamber’s image, information and promotion in order to meet the overall goals of the Chamber, including but not limited to, meeting the needs of internal and external customers. Update communications, the Web site, produce webinars, email members, produce newsletters, membership materials, program materials, press releases and more. Assist the Front Desk Manager with duties, as needed; assist with the preparation and distribution of relocation packages, event invitations and other mailings; assist with organizing and promoting all events, special meetings and key activities. Send resume and cover letter to Eric Bonar at ericb@sanmarcostexas.com. For more information call (512) 393-5913.

JOB BANK
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
The Texas Daily Newspaper Association, led by Texas State alum Ken Whalen, produces an excellent job bank for all facets of the newspaper industry, from the news desk to the advertising desk. Visit http://www.tdna.org/jobbank.php frequently for job updates.

ENERGY FUTURE HOLDINGS

Paid summer internship in Dallas

Rising seniors or experienced juniors are invited to intern in communications this summer with Energy Future Holdings of Dallas. Work begins May 18 and continues through Aug. 14. The internship pays and even has a 401k plan with a company match. Candidates should send a resume and cover letter or send questions to Lesley Hastings Lesley.hastings@luminant.com (214-875-8913) The office is located at 500 N. Akard, LP 11-095C, Dallas, TX 75201.

HACU PROGRAM IN D.C.
Paid Internships
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities makes available paid internships with federal agencies and corporate entities.  The HACU National Internship Program is based in Washington and promotes numerous opportunities with federal agencies in the nation’s capital.  Interns receive paid round-trip airfare, housing arrangement assistance, emergency medical insurance, a weekly stipend and participation in a two-day orientation in Washington, D.C. Visit http://www.hnip.net.

BINGO GOSSIP
Writers wanted; 3 positions available
Bingo Gossip, a free publication for the bingo community and senior citizens, is a monthly tabloid with an array of content, focusing on comedy, uplifting stories and other human interest material. We are looking for qualified self-starters to assist with advertising sales in the Central Texas area. We are also looking for someone to help with design, copy writing and possibly some photography.  We use the Adobe Creative Suite.  Experience with these programs is not required, but knowledge of them is a must.  Qualified candidates will be paid 10 percent commission of sales.  Bonuses are available to those who exceed advertising sales goals. Long-term employment is a possibility. Please send resumes to missy@txbingogossip.com.

HYATT HOTELS
Learn hospitality industry, earn money
Hyatt hotels in Austin has work opportunities under the heading “On call Banquets Server." This job allows students who’ve expressed interest in event planning to learn the nuts and bolts of such productions. This position works through the Food and Beverages Division.  Students get paid for this work. They receive a low hourly rate plus a portion of the 20 percent commission for gross sales of the banquet event. Usually the new rate ends up being $12-$15 an hour. Visit www.austin.hyatt.com and look under “Hyatt Careers” to complete an appropriate form.

DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Watch a city grow
Lacy LaBorde is looking for an intern to work for the Downtown Austin Alliance. The student would work on a range of marketing and communications projects, including communications strategy planning, media relations, social network marketing, writing, events planning and database building and other administrative tasks. The sudent should be a junior or higher. The intern would need to work 20 to 25 hours a week. Send resumes to Lacy LaBorde at lacy@downtownaustin.com. For more information call (512) 656-6338.

THE SAN ANTONIO DIABLOS
Video opportunities and play-by-play announcing
The San Antonio Diablos are looking for interns for the following Positions: Video crew, this person(s) will be required to set up camera and film all San Antonio Diablos hockey games. Games typically run between 2 and 2.5 hours long. Broadcast set up, this person will be incharge of setting up all equipment required to do a live feed on the internet. Must have strong computer skills; Play-by-Play, this person needs to have a good understanding of the game of hockey and be comfortable talking about the game via the internet.  All interested persons please contact: John Hosty, General Manager, San Antonio Diablos. Hockey Director. Ice & Golf Center At Northwooods, jimhosty@diabloshockey.net, 210-490-9550 x. 239.

SXSW 2009
Public Relations, Advertising, Electronic and New Media
The South by Southwest Music and Film Festival offers unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities for its international mega-event in the following areas. Visit http://volunteer.sxsw.com/ for more information. SXSWeek this year is March 12-22. The internships require up to 20 hours a week, plus a full-time commitment during the mega-event dates. Most of the positions require skills with Word, Excel and FileMaker Pro; excellent writing and Web research skills. Visit the SXSW Web site for more detailed job descriptions.
* Tech Internship;
* Studio SX Coordinator Internship;
* Registration Internship;
• Film Public Relations Internship;
• Interactive Bloggership;
• Housing Internship;
• Planning Internship;
• Music Production Volunteer Coordinator Internship;
• Volunteer Coordinator Internship;
• New Media Internship;
• Interactive Internship.
To apply for an internship, submit your resume and cover letter to Tami Stout, tami@sxsw.com.  Please include in your cover letter why you think an internship with SXSW would benefit you and be sure to designate which internship(s) you wish to apply for.  Don’t forget to include any additional information requested in the internship descriptions. Feel free to e-mail with any questions you may have.

URBAN MAINSTREAM
Freelancers sought; bylines, no pay
Urban Mainstream is looking for writers. Writers will be expected to do at least two articles per month, from 300 to 600 words. Our goal is to have a combination of staff writers/interviewers, freelance writers and proofreaders. Our magazine is a fashion, lifestyle and entertainment publication. The print version of the magazine will run every two months nationally while the online will continue to run monthly. We just recently gained support from Voobon Ventures, Inc. which is a venture capital company. So growth with us is a definite possibility. Submit writing samples to:  internships@urbanmainstream.com. Include contact info and best time to call. Phone interviews will be arranged at that time. Contact Rashanda Davis, Urban Mainstream Media Group, Inc., at (404) 259-3668.

TEXAS STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Paid internship for fall
The Texas State alumni association is offering a paid internship position for the Fall 2008 semester. The internship is renewable for the following spring and fall semesters. The internship offers the following experience opportunities: public relations and marketing efforts, writing, special event planning and management and team development. Web content Management will be a significant portion of internship. Applicants with experience using standards-compliant markup languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flash Action Script to create interactive and compelling web content that allows for efficient delivery to a wide variety of end users are preferred. Some of the other duties of the intern will be:
• Creating post cards for alumni chapter events
• General Marketing and Public Relations
• Update MySpace, Facebook, and Linked In Accounts on a weekly basis
• Update alumni association website on a weekly basis
• Promotional Items
• create press releases for area newspapers
• Event planning for Homecoming
And much, much more. Contact Jennifer Scharlach at (512) 245-2371 or js215@txstate.edu.

STEEL ADVERTISING & INTERACTIVE
Two internship positions in Austin
Steel Advertising & Interactive Inc. in Austin currently has two internship positions, one in creative design; the other in copywriting. These are unpaid internships that will start immediately and finish at the end of the semester. Both internships require knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. Send resumes, cover letters and portfolios to resumes@steelstudios.com. The account coordinator in charge of internships is Marissa Telford (marissa.telford@steelstudios.com; 866-783-3564).

LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
Fall Internship Openings
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has immediate openings for unpaid fall internships. The internship will give students experience in all aspects of media relations, public relations and marketing. The communications intern helps support and implement the Wildflower Center's communications outreach, which  focuses on producing content for the center's Web site, an electronic newsletter and e-flyers, quarterly calendars and other publications. The communications office also works with local and national news crews, creates and distributes news releases and posts Wildflower Center events on community calendars. We also educate the public about the importance of native landscapes in a beautiful setting, and share that conservation message globally. Submit a resume and cover letter immediately to Barbra Rodriguez, media manager, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, at brodriguez@wildflower.org or fax: (512) 232-0156.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Full-time jobs, Internships
Just about every department for the San Antonio Spurs reportedly has openings for full-time positions for graduates and internships for undergrads. PR majors would probably like the Spurs Foundation Internship; the broadcast,  the sponsorship internship, game operations internship and the Rampage Media Services Internship.  Contact Christinia Bell in Human Resources for departmental contacts. You will need to send a cover letter along with your resume. The link to the Spurs jobs page is http://www.attcenter.com/center_information/employment_information.asp.  Rachael Ragsdale, a long-time intern with the Spurs, suggests that you send your resume, even if you don't see something they like because “there are more jobs available than what's on the site.”  For preliminary help, contact Rachael Ragsdale at rr1190@txstate.edu.

THE DRISKILL
PR internship at historic Austin hotel
The Driskill Hotel seeks public relations, advertising or journalism students to work with the director of marketing communications at Austin's most historic hotel. The intern will carry out numerous tasks: assembling media kits, assisting with media; monitoring travel review Web sites and reporting reviews and responses; writing articles for and proofing newsletters; proviing support to Marketing Communications Department staff for marketing projects; assisting public relations director with planning and executing special events. Contact Cynthia Maddox for more information.

WRITERS' LEAGUE OF AUSTIN
Events, Media, Marketing
The Writers' League of Texas, 611 S. Congress Ave. in Austin, seeks interns to work on a variety of projects, from media relations, publicity to event planning. Duties include research, writing, pitching media and writing news releases; also  some administrative duties. The Writers' League is looking for candidates who have good writing and editing skills; computer skills, particularly Word and Excel; and research skills. Interns are expected to work 10 to 12 hours per week. The internship is unpaid. Send resumes and cover letters to Kristy Bordine at wlt@writersleague.org.

HOUSTON ASTROS
Spring internship in Houston
The Houston Astros offer a variety of internships for the spring, summer and fall in the following pertinent areas: Ballpark Entertainment/Production, Guest Services, Graphics, Human Resources, Market Development (Bilingual), Media Relations, Conference Center/Special Events, Marketing, Community Affairs, Foundation Development, Sponsorship Sales and Tours. Students must register for course credit. The internship is unpaid but scholarships are available to eligible students. Submit your resume and cover letter at www.astros.com. Specify whether you can receive college credit (YES); whether you can facilitate housing for yourself in the Houston area during the internship; and list three departments of interest, in order of preference. Visit www.astros.com and click on “Job Opportunities for more information.

CREATIVE CIVILIZATION, an Aguilar-Girard Agency
Public Relations internships for summer and fall
Creative Civilization, an Aguilar/Girard Agency also has a public relations division in its San Antonio office. Candidates must be creative, dependable, professional; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; have strong organization skills and the ability to “multitask.”  The intern also should be a self-starter, seek solutions and have great phone etiquette skills. The position is unpaid but can count toward credit. Submit your resume in a Microsoft Word Document or PDF to Missy Rodriguez at mrodriguez@creativecivilization.com. No phone calls please. Creative Civilization is located on the second floor of 106 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, 78205

I&O COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Fall Internship, Paid
I&O Communications, a full-service public relations/ public affairs agency in Austin, is looing for a creative, motivated and organized student for a fall internship. The job is paid. The ideal candidate will have had previous agency experience. Interns are required to work at least 20 hours per week. A work schedule will be planned between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Duties will include but not be limited to administrative tasks, research, writing, media pitching, building media lists and developing marketing plans. Applicants should possess good communication and interpersonal skills; be a self starter and take initiative when completing tasks; take direction well; be creative; and work well on a team. Submit your resume and cover letter and a writing sample to Emily Shaw, account director, at Emily@iandocom.com or fax to (512) 236-0843. Deadline is Aug. 6. Interviews will be held Aug. 7 and 8.

TEXAS MONTHLY
Unpaid internships are available each semester (fall, winter break, spring, and summer). All internships are unpaid. Internships are available in Accounting, Advertising, Art, Consumer Marketing, Custom Publishing, Editorial, General Administration, Interactive Sales, Marketing Services, New Media, Production, Publisher's Office, Marketing/Advertising Research, Sales Development, Technology and Texasmonthly.com. If you are interested in gaining valuable experience in the magazine business, send a resume and cover letter specifying the department(s) in which you would like to work to: Internship Coordinator, Texas Monthly, P.O. Box 1569, Austin, Texas 78767; fax, (512) 476-9007; e-mail, internships@texasmonthly.com.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
Paid internships
Luthern Social Services, a faith-based agency that provides social services to nearly 35,000 children, elderly and poor annually in Texas and Louisiana, has a paid part-time public relations internship opening for the fall semester. The internship, which is 20 hours a week, pays $10 an hour. Scheduling is flexible between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, from Sept. 2-Dec. 31. Interns will write news releases and stories for internal and external publications, assist with social and fund-raising events, update the agency’s Web site and perform administrative functions as needed. Experience with Word, PageMaker, InDesign, PhotoShop, PowerPoint and Dreamweaver a plus. Send resume and writing samples to: PR Internship Search, Lutheran Social Services, 8305 Cross Park Dr., Austin, Texas 78754 or e-mail Katherine.kerr@lsss.org.

THE NEWS SERVICE OFFICE
Write right on campus
The News Service Office at Texas State University-San Marcos has an opening for a writing intern for the fall 2008 semester. Duties consist of writing features, media releases and articles for Hillviews Magazine, plus other jobs as needed. Internship candidates should be motivated and capable of meeting set deadlines with limited supervision. Minimal qualifications for this internship are:
• Good writing skills, with a minimum of one introductory journalism class or equivalent experience;
• Familiarity with AP Stylebook;
• Ability to identify and develop story ideas independently; and
• Photography skills are useful, but not necessary
This is an unpaid position, although course credit is available through prior arrangement. Submit a resume and at least two writing samples to Jayme Blaschke via email at JB71@txstate.edu. Hard copy submissions may be sent to University News Service, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

MCCLATCHY INC
Print, Advertising, Communication Design, Photojournalism
Deadline: Immediately; interns selected Dec. 1 McClatchy Inc. seeks interns in reporting, advertising, graphic arts and photojournalism at the following McClatchy newspapers: The Sacramento Bee; Star-Tribune, Minneapolis; The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.; The Herald, Rock Hill, N.C.; The Fresno Bee; The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.; The Modesto Bee; The Anchorage Daily News; The Tri-City (Wash.) Herald; The Island Packet, Hilton Head, S.C. For a list of positions and newspaper contacts, contact McClatchy Human Resources at: (916) 321-1938. These are paid internships lasting 10 to 12 weeks.

EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO
Home to Six Stations
Emmis Austin Radio is looking for interns to work in promotiions and advertising. The positions are unpaid. Contact Jen Daugherty at (512) 832-4074 or jdaugherty@emmisaustin.com. Emmis Austin Radio is home to six stations: KLBJ, 590-AM, 93.7-FM; BOB-103.5-FM;101X-FM; HOT 93.3-FM; and KGSR 103.1-FM.

IDEA CITY
Advertising, Broadcast, Public Relations
GSD&M offers internships in the following pertinent categories: Account Service, Broadcast, Business Development/PR, Creative, Creative Project Management, Marketplace Planning and Media. Junior and senior students apply by visiting gsdm.com (click Careers) and completing the agency's online application. GSD&M internships are part-time and paid.

EL BUEN SAMARITANO
Communications Intern
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission seeks a communications intern for its community relations office. Interns will edit newsletters and other publications; edit or update EBS Web site copy; submit EBS content to third-party Web sites; update calendars; design and create collateral materials; create and update media coverage archives system; update media lists and address lists; volunteer at events; fulfill some clerical projects as needed. Interns must have copy editing proficiency, know the MS Word Office Suite and have reliable transportation. E-mail resume and cover letter with subject "Internship Application" to Ivan Davila, community relations coordinator, idavila@elbuen.org.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Paid internships for summer and fall
Work with the award-winning Medicaid/CHIP Division of this Commission. Visit the link below and complete the State of Texas application, which may be sent through the accssHR Web site or faxed to HR Service Center (866) 245-3646 (Attention: Recruiting). The job identification number is 90557. The link is http://rm.accesshr.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/careerportal/Job Profile.cfm?szorderID=90557&szReturnToSearch=1&&szWordsToHighlight. Questions? Call (512) 491-1706.

TEXAS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Intern February 2008-June 2008
The Texas Restaurant Association Marketing/Communications Dept. is seeking a qualified intern for 20 hours per week. The internship pays $7.50 an hour and may include travel to the Southwest Foodservice Expo in Houston June 22-24. The intern will report to the Director of Communications and the Marketing Manager. Among duties are: Assist in TRA public relations campaign;  write press releases, manage media lists and track press coverage; manage the TRA Outstanding Restaurateur program; work with the TRA local chapters to solicit nominations and winners; prepare multimedia presentation for annual awards show; write articles as needed for TRA monthly membership newsletter; update TRA Web site and chapter Web sites; maintain marketing lists and updates of the database; manage monthly products campaign for new restaurant permit holders; assist in implementation of marketing campaign to promote the Expo, including writing copy, working with printers and graphic designers, preparing and managing email marketing cycles and lists. The Texas Restaurant Association has 5,500 members, representing more than 14,000 foodservice establishments in the state. For more information visit www.restaurantville.com.

PR BY THE BOOK
Work from home
PR by the Book, a media relations firm in Round Rock, north of Austin, is looking for students who are interested in learning more about the public relations (specifically media relations). The internship is unique in that it is "independent study" — done from your own home office, on your own time within designated office hours. PR by the Book interns are required to designate their weekly office hours and work a minimum of 12 hours per week. The internship is unpaid and is a five-to-six-month commitment. The candidate must be a self-starter with initiative and creativity and must be dedicated to interning the entire session; must have your own PC desktop or laptop and be a Outlook or Outlook Express e-mail client. Projects include: Writing press materials (press releases, client bios, sample media questions); phone and email pitching to media; online media research and strategy planning; and researching media and assisting in preparing reports. Interns can work from home and do not have to go into an office (saves on commute time and gas money); manage the hours within your schedule. Marika Flatt, past president of the Austin chapter of the Assn for Women in Communications and experienced publicist, co-owns PR by the Book, LLC. Four publicists work on staff. Clients include small business owners, authors, publishers, speakers and special event promotion. If interested, please email a short letter and attach a resume to marika@prbythebook.com. Please read through www.prbythebook.com before applying.

TEXAS MONTHLY: CUSTOM PUBLISHING
Magazines, from concept to hard copy
Texas Monthly also publishes magazines and guides for a wide range of clients. It is searching for interns to help produce these publications. Interns will be involved in fact checking, proofreading, photo research, new business research, brainstorming cover lines, story ideas, advertising projects and miscellaneous writing assignments. The company also is relaunching tmcp.com and interns will work on new content for the site. Interns also will help route mail, organize and maintain magazine archives, monitor the functionality of Web sites and mail media kits or magazine samples. Send resumes to Irene Kosela, P.O. Box 1569, Austin, Texas 78767; phone, (512) 320-6922; fax, (512) 476-9007.

THE SCOOTER STORE
Generalist
The Scooter Store, headquartered in New Braunfels, offers a great challenge in its communications department. Interns will work with all media — audio, video, print, graphics, the internet. "We also have an internal 'visual communication network' that’s powered by Inscribers Infocaster," said Edy Rodriguez, audio video producer for The Scooter Store. This is a series of flat screens around our buildings that displays information for employees. "I suspect that the internship would be graphic production oriented as well as getting that media out to employees via web, print or video. Programs that we utilize here to get the job done include: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, DPS Velocity Q (video), Infocaster, Adobe InDesign etc. Send resumes to ehernandez@thescooterstore.com.

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
All sequences
For more information about internships with the Student Conservation Association, please visit www.thesca.org or e-mail Tanner Snell, recruiting coordinator at tsnell@thesca.org to arrange a meeting.

LATINITAS INTERNSHIPS
Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising
Communications and magazine intern positions require 10-to-15 hours of work per week.  These are unpaid positions, but interns may register for class credit. The internships are as follows: "After School Program Leaders" are needed to mentor girls with media enrichment after-school programs in elementary, middle and high schools. Interns must be available Monday through Friday between 3 to 6 p.m.  Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; "Communications Interns" will have an opportunity to learn about nonprofit marketing and communications. We offer the following intern positions: public relations, fundraising, event planning, advertising and marketing. Hours and days of work are flexible. "Magazine Interns" will gain experience, get published, obtain portfolio clips and make a difference in the community by assisting with the first digital magazine for Latina girls; LatinitasMagazine.org is a success-themed monthly online magazine with content by and for Hispanic girls about culture, education, relationships, role models, youth issues, wellness, technology and entertainment.  We are seeking magazine interns to join our editorial team and assist with our inaugural issue in 2008.  Magazine interns may assist in the following areas: feature writing, graphic design, photography, web & multimedia development, magazine management, copy editing and advertising. To apply for any of these internships, e-mail your resume to intern@latinitasmagazine.org.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION / Austin
Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, New Media
One of the nation's great nonprofit organizations offers an unpaid internship but a great opportunity to gain experience and course credit. Interns will work with Pat Byrum, corporate marketing director. Those of you who’ve expressed interest in event planning will benefit from working on several programs and events, including the Heart Ball, Go Red and a fall golf tournament. Send a cover letter and resume immediately to Pat Byrum at pat.byrum@americanheart.org.

CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK OF TEXAS
Journalism, Public Relations, New Media
Hurry to apply for this unpaid fall internship. The student who works at the Capital Area Food Bank in Austin, 8201 S. Congress Ave., will support the Communications Director and the Advocacy and Online Marketing Manager in their efforts to educate the public, media and community organizations about the programs and services of CAFB. Among the interns' duties will be to edit newsletters and other publications; edit and update the Web site; submit content to third-party Web sites; conduct web-based research; update community calendars; design and create collateral materials; create PowerPoint presentations, Web banners and other materials; update media coverage archive and media lists; attend meetings with the communications director; volunteer at events for CAFB; and perform clerical projects. Course credit available. E-mail resume, cover letter and one writing sample with subject: "Internship Application" to: Kerri Qunell (Texas State alumna), Communications Director, kqunell@secondharvest.org.

BOOST SAN MARCOS
Paid internship with SMCVB
The San Marcos Convention and Vistor Bureau is seeking a paid summer intern to assist in promoting community and tourist events along with other tourism promotion related job duties. Contact Angela Boland, San Marcos Convention & Visitor Bureau, 202 N. C.M. Allen Pkwy., San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512) 393-5900. Visit www.toursanmarcos.com.

CREATIVE CIVILIZATION, an Aguilar-Girard Agency
Public Relations internships for summer and fall
Creative Civilization, an Aguilar/Girard Agency also has a public relations division in its San Antonio office. Candidates must be creative, dependable, professional; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; have strong organization skills and the ability to “multitask.”  The intern also should be a self-starter, seek solutions and have great phone etiquette skills. The position is unpaid but can count toward credit. Submit your resume in a Microsoft Word Document or PDF to Missy Rodriguez at mrodriguez@creativecivilization.com. No phone calls please. Creative Civilization is located on the second floor of 106 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, 78205.

GREATER AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, New Media
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has several unpaid fall internships in its Communications Department. Interns will research and update publications and the Chamber Web site; fact check for articles and reports; enter data; write articles and news releases; call on media; prepare reports and other materials for the Communications Council and Board of Directors; and, among performing many other tasks, assist in preparation for news conferences and communications events. Students need excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office. HTML, Adobe Photoshop or Quark are a plus. Good writing and oral skills essential. You must be able to work well in a team atmosphere. Send cover letter and resume to Amanda Sablatura, vice president of communications, at asablatura@austinchamber.com by Aug. 15. Internships run generally from Sept. 4 to Dec. 15, 15 to 20 hours a week.

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE -- PAID
Journalism, Public Relations
The News and Information Branch of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Media Relations Intern for a paid internship this fall.  Write news releases, contact reporters, update the media database, and monitor and distribute newspaper clip files. Use current public relations technology, including a IBM PC computer and various software applications, such as MS Outlook, Word and others.   Interns likely will work 10-15 hours per week, possibly more, depending on availability and funding. Work schedules are typically designed to accommodate student class schedules.  The intern would work at TPWD headquarters in Southeast Austin. Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to conduct a timed writing exercise.   Good oral and written communication skills are crucial. TPWD seeks students with experience or course work in news reporting and using the Associate Press Stylebook. The internship pays $9-11 per hour depending on grade level and experience. E-mail resumés and writing samples to: Tom Harvey, TPWD News & Information Director, tom.harvey@tpwd.state.tx.us.

AUSTIN BAR ASSOCIATION
Journalism, Public Relations, New Media
Connect with the legal community in Austin. An unpaid internship this fall consists of 10 to 12 hours per week at the Austin Bar Association's office at 816 Congress Ave. in downtown Austin. Interns will perform the following duties: Update the Web site; assist with and write articles for the Association's monthly publication, Austin Lawyer; assist with special events; and assist with maintaining the group's media list. Mail cover letter and resumes to Kat Hinson, Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701. For more information call (512) 472-0279.

BOBCAT ATHLETICS MARKETING TEAM
All Sequences
The Athletic Marketing Team is a group of undergraduate and graduate students interested in sports marketing and game operations.  The Team has many opportunities for students interested in gaining hands-on experience and being a part of Bobcat sports.  As a member you work directly with the Texas State University Athletic Department and the 16 NCAA Division 1 intercollegiate sport programs at the university. The Team¹s responsibilities include marketing, game operations and presentation, group ticket sales and special event planning and production. In addition to being an important part of Bobcat Athletics, The Team hears from guest speakers in the sports marketing and administration fields, takes trips to learn how other intercollegiate and professional teams operate and has the opportunity to travel with the department to conference tournaments and competitions.  If you are interested in a career in sports marketing, event planning, game or facility operations or sports administration and would like more information about The Team please contact Peggy Stephens, external operations coordinator, at (512) 245-1827 or via e-mail at ms67@txstate.edu.

LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION, Austin
Public Relations, Advertising
Deadline for a spring internship to the Lance Armstrong Foundation in Austin is Nov. 15. The marketing/communications internship runs from Jan. 21 to May. 2. A summer internship begins June 5 and continues through Aug. 2. Application deadline for the summer is April 15. Applicants should have an interest in learning about the workings of a nonprofit organization. They must be available to work 10-20 hours per week at the LAF offices in Austin. Applicants need a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as competency with the Internet and e-mail. Internships are available for marketing/communications, media relations and graphic design. Marketing interns will help the team in their efforts to build brand awareness and relevance, drive utilization to the LAF's survivorship services, capture/activate constituents and support the LAF's fundraising activities. Media Relations interns will also assist with projects involving constituent communications, writing and distributing press releases, media relations regarding special events, compiling press kits and various other public relations related tasks. Graphic Design interns will assist with the development and design of core LAF graphics, collateral, and event materials along with helping to design/develop core collateral updates. Interns will be able to attend project meeting and press checks. Interns must be proficient in basic design programs (Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Xpress). Writing/proofing skills are also required.

HEALTH & MEDICAL
Public Relations & Advertising
Fall, Spring, Summer
The Central Texas Medical Center seeks two interns to work 20 hours a week. Interns will help plan and complete a variety of projects while learning professional skills. Self-starting interns will assist the director and coordinators with ongoing tasks -- writing news releases, organizing content for various publications, proofreading office materials, etc.; assist with planning and setting up for hospital and community events; attend a variety of departmental and committee meetings.; represent the Marketing/PR office with visitors, clients and community members. Strong writing and proofreading skills a must. Basic knowledge of Excel, Word and e-mail software required; familiarity with InDesign and Photoshop a plus. For more information, contact Tabitha Walsh at 753-3676.

NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR)
All Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations
Deadline for summer internships with National Public Radio (NPR) in Washington, D.C., or Culver City, CA, is Feb. 15. (http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/). See the website for applications. They should be sent to: National Public Radio, Human Resources Department 635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Fax (202) 513-3047. Applicants should choose among the following internship opportunities (see website for qualifications): All Things Considered; All Songs Considered; the Arts and Entertainment Desk; Audience and Corporate Research; Audio Engineering; Communications/Creative Design; Communications/Publicity and Events; Communications/Public and Media Relations; Corporate Communications; Corporate Sponsorship; Day to Day Show; Development; Digital Media, Editorial; Digital Media, Technical; Executive Producer, Intern Edition; Member & Program Services/Station Relations; Music Unit Internship; National Desk; New (African-American) Show with Michel Martin; News and Notes; NPR Labs; On-Air Fundraising and Promotion; Ombudsman Internship: Radio Expeditions, co-produced by NPR and the National Geographic Society; Science Desk; Talk of the Nation; Washington Desk; Weekend Edition, Saturday; and Weekend Edition, Sunday Internship. Questions about the internship should be sent to: internship@npr.org.

THE WHITE HOUSE
Journalism, Public Relations
Summer deadline: March
The White House and agencies of the Executive Branch offer numerous unpaid internship opportunities for undergraduates. White House internships are prestigious and competitive. Interns at the White House perform a variety of office and support functions while learning how the White House and the executive branch of government work. Interns report work that ranges from clerical (answering the phone, editing publications) to involved (helping to plan a Rose Garden ceremony). "Walking into the White House every day is perk enough," said one intern. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and citizens of the United States. Furthermore, applicants are required to receive security clearance and sign a consent form to be subject to random drug tests. Internships are available within a large number of White House offices, including the Communications Office, Office of Counsel to the President, Legislative Affairs, Political Affairs, and the Office of Presidential Correspondence. You'll find the internship application form at www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html.