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. LAST UPDATED: Nov. 10, 2009.
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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.

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.

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.

TATEAUSTINHAHN
Unpaid in Austin
TateAustinHahn, a full-service communications and public relations firm, seeks interns to work 15 go 20 hours a week. The three or four interns write news releases, media alerts, memos, pitches and some general office tasks. Candidates should submit your cover letter, resume and a writing sample to Shelly Gupta, intern coordinator, at internships@tateaustinhahn.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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. 

COHN & WOLFE
Public Relations
Cohn & Wolfe's Internship Program offers opportunities for students to support a team with clients in a variety of industries, including technology, public affairs and consumer. Currently, the firm has a need for a paid summer intern who must be fluent in Spanish and be able to work 27 to 32 hours per week (22 to 30 hours per week for the fall). The intern will be responsible for providing day-to-day support for the team's varying needs, including various media relations projects. Typical responsibilities for an intern include researching companies and their industries, building media lists, writing press materials, participating in company brainstorms, pitching to the media and assisting with media trainings. Submit a well-researched cover letter expressing your interest and goals for the internship (no more than 1 page), your résumé. Send to:  Contact Allison R. Robino, allison.robino@cohnwolfe.com, Cohn & Wolfe Austin, 327 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 542-2837.

1530 ESPN AUSTIN
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.

RRCVP AND PARKS AND REC
Paid
The Parks and Recreation Department and the Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau are seeking marketing/public relations interns for the summer. Visit www.roundrocktexas.gov/jobs and find descriptions under "Marketing Intern-CVP and "Marketing Intern-Parks and Recreation." Interns would work 20 to 30 hours per week, starting in May and working through August. Terri Waggoner reminds applicants that they must apply separately for both positions. For more information call (512) 341-3361 or twaggoner@round-rock.tx.us. Other internships are available in the fall and spring.

THE HOYT AGENCY
Talent group primarily for country music.
Matthew Hoyt has started a new company in New Braunfels that seeks to represent country music and other musical talent. The Hoyt Agency represents the Casey Donahew Band and Zona Jones. He is currently looking for agents to sell acts to festivals, private parties, clubs, fairs, rodeos and other events. Send resumes and cover letters to Hoyt at matthew@thehoytagency.com. For more information call (830) 387-4698.

GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Communications intern
The Girl Scouts of Central Texas seeks an intern to help with public relations writing and writing content for communication materials. Assist with writing, pitching and followup up on news advisories and PSAs; update the media list and gather media clips; work with media and take photos at events; produce content for communication materials, both print and Web-based. For an expanded job description and other information, contact Haila Yates, communications director at HailaY@gsctx.org or (512) 490-2304.

THE CHILDREN'S SHELTER, SAN ANTONIO
Community Relations Intern
The Community Relations Department of the Children's Shelter in San Antonio works in community outreach, fundraising, volunteer coordination, program development and marketing. Duties include media relations, publications, speeches and tours, coordinating children's activities, donations and special events. Candidates must have strong writing and organizational skills; be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher; must have a clean driving record and a negative drug test. For more information contact Michael Vela, senior community relations coordinator at (210) 212-2515 or e-mail mvela@chshel.org.

HAYS-CALDWELL WOMEN'S CENTER
Serving Victims of Abuse
Public Education Interns will be working with HCWC to redesign and update its Web site; increase campus awareness by getting Texas State organizations and departments involved; make presentations and organize media campaigns; recruit volunteers and interns for HCWC programs; and help with special projects such as awareness month activities and fundraisers. An application is available at the HCWC Web site (www.hcwc.org.) Deadline for fall internships is June 15; for spring internships Nov. 14 and for summer internships, April 15.

THE SIMPLIFIERS
Event Planners, Unpaid
The Simplifiers, an event planning company in Austin, offers a summer apprentice program. Interns learn about event planning and logistics, budgeting and contract negotiations, decor and floral design, vendor and client relations and sales and marketing. They work 12-15 hours a week, work two to three individual projects and plan one "junior" event with a client you acquire. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to thesimplifiers@yahoo.com. Write: "Summer 2009 Apprentice Program. No phone calls.

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.

ENVIRONMENT
Public Relations
Tuerff-Davis EnviroMedia Inc.offers interns an opportunity to interact in all facets of the business. Working under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will learn the skills needed to excel in an agency environment. Interested students should have strong organizational and writing skills. EnviroMedia offers internships in account service, media and creative services. Students must be available to work at least three days per week for a total of 12 to 15 hours. Internships are unpaid. Send your résumé, creative cover letter, writing samples (if available) and a serious news release concerning the invention of the electric pencil sharpener to interns@enviromedia.com. The subject of your e-mail should note the area in which you are interested: account service, media or creative. Visit the company's Web site to download an internship application. Fax your completed application and résumé to the attention of Human Resources at (512) 476-4392. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Absolutely no phone calls.

ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN PR
10 to 15 hours a week
Elizabeth Christian & Associates Public Relations of Austin offers internships during the fall, spring and summer. Interns work with staff and clients in opportunities such as planning sessions, brainstorms and events. The internship is unpaid, but parking is provided in a private garage. Interns are expected to commit 10 to 15 hours a week. ECPR’s current and past clients include several local and Fortune 500 companies in a wide variety of industries, exposing interns to different aspects of the PR field. Representative clients include Exelon Nuclear, St. David’s HealthCare, Concordia University, the Long Center for the Performing Arts and TRISUN Healthcare. For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.echristianpr.com/team/team-moreinfointerns.html. Interested applicants should fax the complete attached application, as well as a résumé, cover letter and letter of recommendation to Kathleen Smith at (512) 472-9699 or e-mail to ksmith@echristianpr.com. Deadlines are mid-April, for Summer 2010; July 20, 2009, for Fall 2009; and Nov. 16, 2009, for Spring 2010.

SAN ANTONIO SPORTS FOUNDATION
Public Relations/Marketing/Event Management
The nonprofit San Antonio Sports Foundation has several unpaid internships every semester.  Interns can expect to gain experience in public relations, advertising, marketing, event management and promotions.  While schedules may accommodate a student’s availability and course requirements, interns are expected to work at least 15 hours a week and be available for all Sports Foundation events during the semester.  Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is essential. Public relations internship candidates must submit a writing sample. Send a cover letter and resume to Anna Gonzalez at agonzalez@sanantoniosports.org or 210-820-2102. The San Antonio Sports Foundation is located in the Alamodome at 100 Montana St., San Antonio, Texas 78203.

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.

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 meeting the overall goals of the Chamber. Update communications, the Web site, produce webinars, e-mail 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.

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.

USAA
Respected Fortune 200 company
USAA, which serves almost six million members of the military community, offers internships and career paths in the areas of community relations, corporate communications, government relations and public relations.  It has locations in San Antonio, Sacramento, Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Norfolk, Va., and Tampa, Fla. USAA comes to campus at the larger job fairs organized by Career Services. For more information visit https://www.usaa.apply2jobs.com/default.htm.

WEBER SHANDWICK / AUSTIN
Deadline for the Fall is July 17
This is a paid position. Weber Shandwick (www.webershandwick.com), a highly regarded public relations agency, is looking for fall, spring and summer interns for its Austin office. If you are a self-starter with strong writing and oral communication skills, solid interpersonal skills, a "can-do" attitude and enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment - we want to hear from you. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our account teams and other interns on specific client-related projects as well as agency-wide efforts. Ultimately, you'll end the internship with an understanding of how work flows through the agency and the roles of the different account teams, not to mention an overall experience that will benefit you in future career endeavors. Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. A 12-week commitment is requested. The deadline for spring is Nov 7. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to: Bethany Ellis (bellis@webershandwick.com). Finalist interviews will be granted as resumes are received. No phone calls please.

GDC: VERSATILE AGENCY IN SAN ANTONIO
Advertising, Public Relations
Guerra DeBerry Coody of San Antonio offers several unpaid internships for the fall, spring and summer. Kristin Englehart (kenglehart@gdc-co.com), GDC internship coordinator, says interns for the full-service agency can expect to get involved in a variety of areas, including account service/marketing, creative/graphic design, copywriting, public relations, promotions and broadcast. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is essential. Deadline for the fall internship is the first week of July; for the spring Thanksgiving; and for the summer the first of April. Send a cover letter and resume to internship@gdc-co.com. GDC is located at 122 E. Houston St., Second Floor, San Antonio, Texas 78205. For more information call (210) 223-2772.

KGB MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Firm owned by Texas State alum Katie Harvey
One of the largest public relations and advertising agencies in South Texas is always looking for innovative, energetic people. Submit resume and cover letter to Katie Harvey, president and CEO, katie@kgbtexas.com. For more information visit www.kgbtexas.com or call (210) 826-8899.

I&O COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 
Internship, Paid 
I&O Communications, a full-service public relations/ public affairs agency in Austin, is looking for a creative, motivated and organized student for an 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 include 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 for fall is Aug. 6. Interviews will be held Aug. 7 and 8.

BINGO GOSSIP
Writers wanted, ad sales people needed
Bingo Gossip, a free publication for the bingo community and senior citizens, is a monthly tabloid with an array of content, focusing on humor, uplifting stories and other human interest content. 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.

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, Texas 75201.

TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Paid internship, fall, spring, summer
The TMA is looking for an intern to write articles for its newsletter, write press releases for medical programs/grants and help with the planning of an annual fundraising event, which takes place in May. Strong writing skills are essential. Send a cover letter and your resume to Lisa Walsh at lisa.walsh@texmed.org. For more information contact Ms. Walsh at (512) 370-1666.

VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU — PAID
PR / Video Production Summer internship
Virginia Farm Bureau, which advances the agricultural interests of its 140,000 members, seeks a summer intern to write for its two magazines, write news releases and produce other communications to media and others. The Bureau also produces a monthly television program that airs on more than 40 cable and other television stations around the state and is posted on YouTube.com and Google video. The 12-week internship in Richmond, Va., is paid. Send a resume, writing samples (published preferred) or audition tapes (DVD or Web-link) that shows abilities in writing, shooting or editing to careers@vafb.com. For more information visit www.vafb.com or contact Human Resources at (804) 290-1000.

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 lower hourly rate but earn 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
Alumna 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 student should be at least a  junior and expect to work 20 to 25 hours a week. Send resumes to Lacy LaBorde at lacy@downtownaustin.com. For more information call (512) 656-6338.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Full-time jobs, Internships
Just about every department for the San Antonio Spurs reportedly has an opportunity for internships. Departments include the Spurs Foundation, broadcast, corporate sponsorships, game operations and Rampage Media Services.  Contact Christina 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.

HOUSTON ASTROS
Internship in Houston
The Houston Astros offer a variety of internships for the spring, summer and fall in the following 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.

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.

LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
Internship Openings
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has immediate openings for unpaid 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. The Center also educates 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.

FLEISHMAN-HILLARD, Inc.
PR internships in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Houston
Fleishman-Hillard offers a part-time internship each semester in its downtown San Antonio office. It also has an Austin office. The San Antonio position gives interns an opportunity to be part of the account staff teams and assist with media campaigns, developing media materials, conducting account research and carrying out other account-relted activities. Students will work up to 30 hours per week, Students should contact Paula Kendall at paula.kendall@fleishman.com. The worldwide firm is looking for students who excel in writing and critical thinking and are committed to the public relations profession. The selection process includes interviews with a team of account professionals and a writing exercise. Internships are available in 25 cities throughout the world, including four Texas cities — Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. In Austin: Intern Coordinator Fleishman-Hillard Inc., 515 Congress Ave., Suite 2500, Austin, Texas 78701-3053, austininterns@fleishman.com, (512) 474-9848.  For a complete list visit: http://www.fleishman.com/careers/interlist.asp.

CREATIVE CIVILIZATION, an Aguilar-Girard Agency
Public Relations internships

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. 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

TEXAS MONTHLY
Unpaid internships are available each semester (fall, winter break, spring, and summer) 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.

TEXAS STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Paid internships
The Texas State alumni association is offering a paid internship position. 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.

SXSW 2010
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. 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 are seeking.  Don’t forget to include any additional information requested in the internship descriptions. Feel free to e-mail with any questions you may have.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
Paid internships
Lutheran 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.

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 and publicity to event planning. Duties include research, writing, pitching media and writing news releases; also some administrative duties. The Writers' League seeks 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.

HAROLD BURSON SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Paid: Go to N.Y., D.C., S.F., L.A., Chicago
The Harold Burson Summer Internship (HBSI) Program is a paid internship at one of Burson-Marsteller's U.S. offices. Each intern is assigned to a client team or specialist group, guided by an experienced professional. Colleagues from different specialty areas of the company conduct seminars for interns each week. Interns are also grouped into teams to work on a special HBSI project, which they present to a senior management panel for review. By the end of the summer, interns will have experienced many of the opportunities and challenges facing our clients. Additionally, the summer internship offers an invaluable career-development experience that may lead to an employment opportunity with us after graduation. Internship opportunities are available in the above-named cities in brand marketing, corporate and financial communications; digital media/advertising; healthcare; issues and advocacy; media relations; public affairs; strategic development; and technology. Visit www.burson-marsteller.com.

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 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 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 are essential. Send cover letter and resume to Donya White, Director of Public Relations, at dwhite@austinchamber.com. Dates for fall internships are August 15 to December 15; spring, from January 15 to May 15; summer, from May 15 to August 15. Interns work 15 to 20 hours a week. 

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.

HILL & KNOWLTON
Internship part of competition
PRWeek's Student of the Year competition is sponsored by Hill & Knowlton. Students design a PR campaign for an H&K client. Five students are selected and brought to New York to pitch their ideas to a panel of PR leaders. One college student wins $5,000 and a paid internship at Hill & Knowlton. A runnerup may win a $1,000 prize and a paid internship at Hill & Knowlton. Deadline is in early December. Check the H&K Web site or contact PRWeek Awards manager, Pilar Mustafa, at (646) 638-6059, for more information.

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

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 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 the 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 e-mail at JB71@txstate.edu. Hard copy submissions may be sent to University News Service, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

PEOPLE-ADMIN, INC., SOFTWARE COMPANY
Unpaid internship in Austin / Fall, Spring, Summer
PeopleAdmin, Inc., an award-winning Austin-based software company in Austin (816 Congress Ave.), is offering unpaid internships for the fall semester. The company, however, is considering a stipend to be paid at the end of the internship. Interns will have opportunities to: research publications for PeopleAdmin ads and news releases; help organize, maintain and collect information for PeopleAdmin's customer/prospect database; develop mass e-mail campaigns that will be sent to customers and prospects, design and update marketing literature; design promotional ads, Web banners or logos; prepare marketing materials for industry conferences and much more. Ideal candidates will be advertising or PR majors with graphic design experience. Submit resume, cover letter and any graphic design work to alum Dustin Maxey (dustin.maxey@peopleadmin.com) to apply for this position.

TEXAS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Paid
The Texas Restaurant Association Marketing/Communications Department in Austin seeks 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 late June. The intern will report to the Director of Communications and the Marketing Manager. Among the 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.

CAREER SERVICES, TEXAS STATE
Public Relations
Career Services is looking for interns to promote a wide range of activities organized through its satellite offices around campus. Students will serve as ambassadors for the program; advertise job fairs, workshops and services by writing and distributing news releases, advertisements for broadcast, notices for calendars and identifying other free media opportunities; write electronic newsletter articles; assist career advisers in developing and implementing marketing strategies aimed at students; make brief presentations to student groups about upcoming events; perform certain office tasks; and assist at all job fairs organized by Career Services. Interns should be good speakers and writers, have great enthusiasm and interpersonal skills and genuinely be interested in serving students. The position requires students to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Internships are unpaid; course credit is available. Send your resume to Karen Julian, assistant director and coordinator of experiential learning – career services, at kjulian@txstate.edu or call (512) 245-2645.

THE SCOOTER STORE
Generalist
The Scooter Store, headquartered in New Braunfels, offers a great challenge in its communications department. Interns 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.," she said. Send resumes to ehernandez@thescooterstore.com.

BE ONE OF JERRY'S KIDS
Paid Summer Internship
The Muscular Dystrophy Association seeks students to coordinate regional public relations efforts for special events, fundraisers, public service campaigns and the 2008 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. Successful candidates work as regional public affairs coordinators from one of MDA's offices. The offices in Texas are in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. The summer internship lasts 12 to 16 weeks, with salaries starting at $350 per week. To apply online, visit www.mdainternships.org. A cover letter, resume and writing sample will be required to complete the application. For more information and to apply online, visit www.mdainternships.org. A cover letter, resume and writing sample will be required to complete the application. Contact: Roxan Olivas, Assistant Director of Public Information, Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718, publicinformation@mdausa.org.

THE BURKE FOUNDATION
Public Relations Plan
The Burke Foundation, a home for boys who have troubled backgrounds in Dripping Springs, is seeking a public relations student to help with overall communications and possibly a fundraiser. Interested students should contact Dr. Paula Renfro, retired Texas State professor, at (512) 858-7065.

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.

ASSOCIATION WORK
Public relations
The Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas offers a paid internship for someone to organize events for its annual professional development conference aimed at agriculture science teachers. The internship begins in January and continues through May. VATAT is located at 614 E. 12th St. in Austin. Scheduling is flexibile. The intern should expect to work 20 to 40 hours per week. Send resume to Gerald Young, VATAT executive director, at Gerald@vatat.org. For more nformation call (512) 472-3128.

THE HISPANIC MARKET
Advertising, Public Relations
Bromley Communications is a full-service advertising agency located in San Antonio. Internships are available to junior and senior level students completing studies in the following areas: Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Finance, Journalism, Spanish and Radio TV-Film. Internships coincide with the semester schedule, (Spring, Summer or Fall), and range in hours from 10-20 per week, depending on the course requirements. Internships are available in all major disciplines, with the majority served in the following departments: Account Service, Media, Broadcast Production, Finance, Creative, Public Relations, Promotions, Research & Strategic Planning. Skills Required: Basic computer skills, but interns should be somewhat proficient with or have a working knowledge of different computers in the following areas: Account Service - MSWord, Powerpoint, Excel, especially familiar with spreadsheets; Creative - Mac Programs, such as Photoshop, QuarkXpres, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign; Public Relations - Excel & Access; Public Relations prefers bilingual, but will make exception for strong PR background candidates. Contact: Bromley Communications, 401 East Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 244-2199, www.bromleyvill.com.

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 sports 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 Bryan Miller at (512) 245-2002 BryanMiller@txstate.edu.

LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION, Austin
Public Relations, Advertising
Applicants interested in learning about working with a nonprofit organization will gain much at the Lance Armstrong Foundation. They must be available to work 10-20 hours per week at the LAF offices in Austin. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and competency with the Internet and e-mail are essential. 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. 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.

HAYS FREE PRESS, Kyle
Advertising sales executive
The Hays Free Press newspaper is looking for an enthusiastic individual with good phone and people skills to sell advertising. The position pays "a small base with a commission." The more you sell, the more you earn. E-mail your resume to Dan Slovak, advertising director, at dan@haysfreepress.com or call him at (512) 268-7862.

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.

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Public Strategies
Public Strategies offices in Austin, Washington, D.C., and Dallas seek full-time and part-time fellows for the spring semester. The process for the fellows begins in early October. The positions will be posted on the Public Strategies web site and also at Texas State. The fellowships give students an opportunity to learn more about public affairs, crisis management and corporate campaigns. Fellows will play a critical role in client work, as well as internal projects. Candidates are preferably juniors or seniors, recent graduates or in graduate school. Compensation is $10–$15 per hour, depending on degree. Applicants should have advanced writing, research and organizational skills and be motivated, fast learners, preferably with an interest in government, politics or corporate strategy. Students should also have a strong academic background and be able to manage multiple projects at a time. Send a résumé and cover letter to fellowship@pstrategies.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone or e-mail to schedule an interview.

VERSATILE AGENCY IN SAN ANTONIO
Advertising, Public Relations
Guerra DeBerry Coody of San Antonio has several unpaid internships. Kate Skelley, GDC account coordinator, says the full-service agency, located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, can expect to get involved in a variety of areas, including account service/marketing, creative/graphic design, copywriting, public relations, promotions and broadcast. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook is essential. Send a cover letter and resume to Ms. Skelley at kskelley@gdc-co.com. GDC is located at 122 E. Houston St., Second Floor, San Antonio, Texas 78205. For more information call (210) 223-2772.

AUSTIN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Public Relations
The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau offers public relations student the opportunity to work on fun projects, write press releases and articles for various newsletters, and assist with media relations activities. It is charged with marketing Austin nationally and internationally as a premier business and leisure destination. Send resumes to Katie Cook, a Texas State alumna and marketing communications manager with ACBV, at kcook@austintexas.org. For more information contact her at (512) 583-7245. See http://www.austintexas.org. Deadlines for receiving resumes: Nov. 21 for the spring semester; April 30 for the summer; and Aug. 6 for the fall semester.

PUBLIC CITIZEN
Public Relations
Public Citizen, a public interest group in Austin, has openings for the fall. The unpaid positions are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Interns with PC work with the press, the Legislature and other public interest groups to change laws and educate the public on environmental, consumer rights and ethics issues. Interns usually develop presentations for various audiences, run citizen-organizing campaigns, and research and write reports - on topics from renewable energy to ethics reform - that are released to the media and the legislature. As integral parts of a busy advocacy team, PC interns often set up and conduct press conferences, organize demonstrations, and write op/eds for major newspapers. They have also testified before legislative committees, lobbied legislators, and presented issues on television and radio. Interns set their own schedules but typically work 15 hours per week. Internships are unpaid. Send your resume, a short writing sample and a cover letter detailing why you want to intern here and how a Public Citizen internship will fit into your future career and academic plans to Rachel McClure at rmcclure@citizen.org.

CORBIN & COMPANY, New Braunfels
Public Relations, Marketing
Corbin & Company, a public relations firm based in New Braunfels, offers a part-time internship for the fall, spring and summer. Cary Corbin, a Texas State alumna, is a media relations specialist with vast experience in local, state and national news outlets. Since 1995, Corbin & Company has communicated daily with key media people in preparing print and broadcast features about leading companies in San Antonio, Houston and in cities across the United States. Contact Ms. Corbin at (830) 609-1932.

MORNINGSIDE RESEARCH AND CONSULTING
Marketing/communications
Morningside Research and Consulting conducts public policy research and analysis in the health and human services field, publishing reports on the financing and delivery of publicly-funded health care programs. The company is offering a 10 to 15-hour internship that pays $10 an hour. The intern will support company efforts to market and disseminate its research. Responsibilities may include: Developing ommunications/marketing strategies and proposal; creating and maintaining project schedules; scheduling, maintaining and developing content for Web site and electronic newsletters; creating and maintaining a contact database; assisting with the production of reports; writing fact sheets, press releases and marketing materials; and tracking and maintaining news clippings. Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.  Candidates must have experience with visual communication, including charts and graphs, and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher).  Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter (required) by e-mail to Shari Holland at sholland@morningsideresearch.com by Sept. 10. 

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION / Austin
Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, New Media
The American Heart Association, one of the nation's great nonprofit organizations, offers an unpaid internship in Austin. Interns will work with Pat Byrum, corporate marketing director. Anyone interested 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
Interns at the Capital Area Food Bank in Austin, 8201 S. Congress Ave., 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.

WORK IN WASHINGTON
PAID — National Pork Producers Council
The National Pork Producers Council offers four paid internship positions during the fall, spring and summer terms. The NPPC Washington Internship program seeks candidates to work in communications, environmental sciences, international trade and science and technology. Interns perform as full-time employees and assume the same responsibilities and tasks as other employees in the office. The internship program is three to four months with flexible start and finish dates depending on the interns’ availability. The internship pays $500 a week (after taxes). The deadline for the fall is July 1; for spring, the first of November; and for summer, March 1. For more information, visit http://www.nppc.org/about/internship.html.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY PIO -- PAID
Public Relations
The Williamson County (Round Rock, Georgetown) offers its public information intern $10 an hour for 10 to 15 hours a week. The intern will assist the public information office write and distribute news releases and other informational pieces; assist in writing and creating a monthly electronic newsletter; update the e-newsletter distribution list; handle administrative and clerical work on public information projects; assist with county events such as groundbreakings, openings and celebrations; assist in working with the media; and monitor local media for county news. The County office, located at 301 S.E. Inner Loop, Suite 109, in Georgetown, seeks qualified juniors and seniors. It is looking for a student who writes and communicates well and knows Word, Excel and Outlook. Submit a resume, letter and three references to Connie Watson, public information officer, Williamson County at cwatson@wilco.org. For more information call (512) 943-1663 or visit www.wilco.org.

AN A-MAES-ING INTERNSHIP
Public Relations, Journalism
The Society of Mexican-American Engineers and Scientists is based in Houston but seeks interns who can work 12-20 hours a week. They can participate in this internship and go to school in San Marcos. The internship pays $8 an hour and involves doing research, writing news releases and articles for newsletters, magazines and the group’s Web site. Other assignments include publicizing special events, assisting in the development of product and service marketing materials, making phone calls to media, updating media lists, writing and producing a monthly newsletter and editing and proofing various marketing pieces. The intern will receive paid travel to the annual MAES conference. Submit your resume; a letter explaining your interest in this program and your career goals; and one original feature/news article (500-1,000 words long) on any subject. Also required is a photocopy of your college transcript and at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member or adviser who knows your writing and editing abilities. Send information to MAES, 11500 Northwest Freeway, Suite 200V, Houston, Texas 77092. Questions? Write info@maes-natl.org.

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.

WEB TEAM INTERNS
New Media, Journalism
KXAN-Austin is looking for interns to join its Web team. You'll be right in the middle of the action, interacting with reporters, anchors and producers, and helping to provide content for KXAN.com and TheCWAustin.com. Tasks would include editing copy, posting video, keeping an eye on wires, creating online photo galleries and much more. Beyond that, you'll have a chance to contribute your ideas to better Austin's most popular broadcast TV Web site. Knowledge of AP style is a must. Candidates will be required to take a brief copy-editing test. You must be registered in an internship class and receive credit during the semester you intern. This internship is an unpaid position, and you must be available to work 15 or more hours per week. Spring, summer and fall internships are available. Send a cover letter, resume and three references to webteam@kxan.com and include "Web Team Internship" in the subject line."

SPORTS/MUSIC MANAGEMENT
Public Relations, Advertising
Capital Sports & Entertainment is an integrated management and marketing firm providing services to athletes, artists, events and entertainment brands. CSE creates, manages and brands properties as well as implements and executes sponsorship sales and activation programs. Among clients: Lance Armstrong and Robert Earl Keen. Visit planetcse.com for more information.

AUSTIN MUSIC
Public Relations/Advertising
The Austin Music Marketing Office promotes Austin as the Live Music Capital of the World®. The diversity of Austin music, whether it's blues, rock and Latino or jazz, classical and country, helps bring millions visitors to Austin's 200 live music venues each year. The office connects meeting and event planners with nearly 2,000 musical acts in the city through Hire an Austin Musician program; encourages meeting and event planners to utilize live music venues as alternative event sites; acts as a liaison between the music community and city government to help ensure the success of Austin's $600 million music industry. Candidates interested in interning at the Austin Music Office should send a cover letter and resume to Rose Reyes, director, the Austin Music Office, 301 Congress Avenue, Ste. 200, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)583-7230, rreyes@austintexas.org

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Public Relations
Austin Universal Entertainment, Inc. is always on the lookout for talented professionals with a good attitude and a strong desire to learn in the entertainment industry. The company is accepting resumes for possible internships. Mail resumes to AUE at the following address: 1701 Directors Boulevard, Suite 350, Austin, Texas 78744. Or e-mail an attachment in plain text .doc format to: Katie Taylor at katie@aueonline.com. No calls please.

MUSIC
Public Relations
Propaganda Media Group in San Marcos offers internships to students who have a passion for music and the musicians who produce it. This firm gets the word out about their musical clients to the marketplace of listeners. Send a cover letter and resume to Vickie Lucero at ropmail2@corridor.net. Other contact information: 535-2286, Propaganda Media Group, 1538 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos, Texas 78667.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Relations, Broadcast / Fall, Spring, Summer
Diane Miller, assistant director of Envision Central Texas, is based in Austin and promotes economic development from San Marcos to the South to Georgetown to the North. Internship opportunities are being developed for this organization. Site: www.envisioncentraltexas.org.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Relations / Fall, Spring, Summer
The Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council has opportunities for paid internships for students involving major transportation and communications issues. Students will have numerous opportunities in writing, planning and implementing a variety of events. Interns will work through Ann Rogers (ann.thecorridor.org). Call (512) 558-7360 or e-mail council@thecorridor.org.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Relations & Advertising / Fall, Spring, Summer
The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is offering unpaid internships for PR and advertising students. Expect to produce collateral materials and create a variety of digital communications -- Web support, blogs, electronic newsletters. Contact: Phyllis Snodgrass, president of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce.

MUSEUMS
Public Relations & Advertising
Fall, Spring, Summer
Work this spring at the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum. Internship applications are available through the State Preservation Board. Download at www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/spb/intern/intern.htm. Robert Hicks handles the PR internships; Shaady Ghadessy, marketing specialist, handles marketing/advertising positions.

PUBLIC TELEVISION / Austin
Broadcast, Public Relations, Advertising
KLRU, creators and producers of such programs as Austin City Limits and Texas Monthly Talks, offers unpaid internships for all semesters in a variety of departments, among them: Corporate Support; Events; Grants and Research. Check the Web site for qualifications for each internship. Interns work a minimum of 12 hours per week or 150 hours per semester. Individual departments will/can customize job descriptions and hours work to meet their specific needs. Applicants should submit cover letter and resume to: Sona Shah, Development Associate, P.O. Box 7158, Austin, Texas 78713. Production intern candidates should contact: J.J. Weber, broadcast operations manager, at the above mailing address or at jweber at klru.org. Application deadline for the spring internship is Oct. 25; for the summer, March 15. Deadline for the fall 2007 internship has passed (May 15). Note it for next year.

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 Web site 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.

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.

TRAINEES AT EDELMAN
Public Relations
Edelman is a global team of more than 2,700 professionals. Co-headquartered in Chicago and New York, with 48 offices worldwide, 60 affiliates, and revenues totaling $299 million, it is the world's largest independent public relations firm. Edelman has two different positions available within the program: Trainee and Intern. The Trainee position is applicable to candidates who are currently in school (undergraduate and graduate) and are seeking academic credit or experience unobtainable in the classroom setting. The Intern position is applicable to candidates who have received their degrees and are looking to gain real-world work experience. Edelman's program is designed to introduce students and recent graduates to the business of public relations and to offer an opportunity to be involved in daily account activities, while learning broader strategies. As active members of a designated account team, Trainees/Interns will acquire "hands-on" public relations experience, gaining exposure to areas such as: media relations, website and press material development, video production, special event and press conference planning, internal strategy sessions, and new business research. Edelman also offers opportunities in other areas, including finance and accounting, human resources, and MIS. Programs and compensation vary at each location. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is a must. The program can be a full or part-time commitment. Each Trainee/Intern will be assigned to a specific business area of expertise, based upon his or her interest and the availability within the group or business unit requested. Please see our website's listings for a comprehensive guide to our practice areas and each location's available positions.Use the companies online application process. https://www.edelman.com/careers/want_to_join_us/internships/secure/application.asp?jrn=000513If you have any questions regarding this online application process, please contact us at online.recruiting@edelman.com. This address should only be used for questions or to report technical problems. Resumes or applications will only be accepted via the online application process.

HORSE RACING
Public Relations
Retama Park, a nationally known horse racing facility near San Antonio, seeks interns to assist in the promotion of the race track. Duties entail writing news releases and other content for publicatons. Send cover letter and resume to Retama Park, P.O. Box 47535, San Antonio, Texas 78265; (210) 651-7051. Web site: www.retamapark.com.

ASSIST PBS PRESIDENT
Broadcasting, Journalism, Public Relations
PBS in Austin offers an unpaid internship this fall. Students may perform duties for course credit. The position requires working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; excellent writing and research skills. Basic HTML or web development skills are helpful but not required. The station is looking for someone who has an interest in public relations, journalism, speechwriting or communications. The intern will assist in the production of the Daily Digest, a compilation of media news stories distributed to senior staff; with station research in support of the president's station visits; perform research on topics such as new media and fundraising for speeches; assist with research and story writing for the PBScoop, a weekly employee newsletter; assist with the development of the PBS Intranet; other projects will be assigned based on intern's interests and skills.

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 FILM FESTIVAL
Public Relations
Opportunities abound for interns and volunteers at the Austin Film Festival, which takes place in October. Several Texas State students found this internship a wonderful work experience. Internships are available in the Conference Department, for the Director of Development, in the Film Department and in the Screenplay Competition Department. Click the "Internship" link at www.austinfilmfestival.com for detailed descriptions, requirements and other information. Each department has a separate contact. Interns will use their communication and organization skills and learn greatly about such festivals, filmmakers and the film industry.

UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE
Public Relations, Journalism
The University News Service is looking for writing interns for fall, spring and summer, who are "motivated and capable of meeting set deadlines with limited supervision." The position, which is unpaid, entails writing features, news releases and articles for Hillviews Magazine and carrying out other assigned tasks. Candidates must have good writing skills, with a minimum of one introductory journalism class or equivalent experience; familiarity with AP Stylebook; and ability to identify and develop story ideas. Photography skills are useful, but not required. Course credit is available through prior arrangement. Students interested in applying should submit a resume and at least two writing samples to Jayme Blaschke at JB71@txstate.edu. Hard copy submissions may be sent to University News Service, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

ANDYLAND IN AUSTIN
Public Relations
AMS Pictures, the largest production house in the Southwest, is currently seeking interns for fall, spring and summer semesters.  Candidates may apply for General, Production and Marketing intern positions.  We provide hands on experience with grip equipment, lighting, cameras, audio equipment and editing suites. In addition, we host bi-monthly after-hours marketing events which interns will have the opportunity to help plan, execute and sharpen their project management and communication skills.   For more information on AMS Pictures visit our Web site at www.amspg.com.  To apply for the position, send a resume’ to austin@amspg.com.

AUSTIN: HAWKINS PUBLIC RELATIONS
Unpaid internship for hospitality industry
Hawkins Public Relations, a fast-growing boutique PR firm specializing in leading hotels, resorts and spas is offering an unpaid eight-week summer internship opportunity.  Applicants should be polished, enthusiastic, service-oriented and eager to learn and grow. Strong writing and verbal skills are imperative. The position will offer hands-on experience and expect interns to assume a standard workload. Two weeks of the internship will be spent at Sea Island Resorts, off the coast of Georgia, in an intern exchange. A full outline of the internship is available to applicants.  To apply, please submit the following:  cover letter, resume, three writing samples and three references.  It may all be e-mailed to RWhite@hawkinspr.com. Please put INTERNSHIP in the subject line.

AUSTIN: INNOVATION EVENT MANAGEMENT
Unpaid, Hours Negotiable
Innovation Event Management is seeking an event management intern. This position will be assisting and providing support to the CEO and President as well as Event Managers while they prepare for upcoming events. Other projects for the company may include: Answering phones and handling exhibitor and customer questions, ad production follow-up, website content maintenance, jury application management, and other customer service projects. Job requirements include some experience in marketing and strong customer service, excellent communication skills, good work ethic and a desire to learn. Sales experience is also a plus! This is a unpaid position and the hours per week are negotiable. Innovation Event Management (IEM) is an Austin, Texas based event and marketing firm that produces and manages a wide variety of events in the Southwest United States. IEM produces more than 40 events each year including conferences, festivals, consumer shows, and nonprofit events. Visit iemshows.com for more information. Please, no phone calls about this job. Reply to: work@iemshows.com

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.

PATTON MEDICAL DEVICES
Marketing Intern/Minimum Wage
Patton Medical Devices is seeking a marketing intern to help with a national market launch of the I-Port Injection Port. It seeks an outgoing, hands-on individual who can operate independently in a collaborative team environment. Interns will work with new and existing products, promotions (events), trade show activities, research, and much more. They will help coordinate travel arrangements, maintain marketing budgets, collateral inventory and handle other assigned duties. Juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines and work with a variety of professionals in different departments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office a must; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is helpful. Submit a cover letter and resume to Jay Jones at jjones@pattonmd.com or fax to (512) 279-0372 or mail to 3108 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705.

TPWD PAID INTERNSHIP
Bilingual intern for Hispanic Outreach
TPWD is seeking a bi-lingual intern to work with the Communications Director to fine-tune an Hispanic outreach strategy that includes developing a plan to provide TPWD’s many communication products such as print and video news releases to Spanish-speaking audiences. The internship is 20 hours a week, $9.50 - $11.50 an hour, based on experience and fluency. Minimum requirements are completion of 18 semester hours and overall GPA of 2.0. Please call TPWD Communications Director Lydia Saldaña for additional information: 512-389-4557. Additional info about TPWD and TPWD media communications products: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/

U.S. HISPANIC MEDIA RELATIONS
Chispa Communications
Work flexible hours from home. This internship allows you to pitch news stories to national publications. You also will advance your Excel spreadsheet skills, writing skills. Candidates should have completed MC1313, MC3383 and MC4313. Intermediate to advanced Spanish is a must. Bring high energy and work a minimum of 10 hours a week. For more information please contact Sonia Diaz at sonia.diaz@chispa-communications.com

TOURISM SALES INTERN
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
The director of tourism at the ACVB is looking for a tourism sales intern for summer 2008. The candidate for this unpaid internship can expect to work 12 to 20 hours per week. The intern will work with direct mail marketing campaigns; help produce direct-mail pieces; compile distribution lists; contact potential partners and receive and document responses; coordinate followup materials and fulfill requests from travel industry clients; assist with special events, sales missions, trade shows; update tourism publications, among other duties. For more information contact Kym Rusch at (512) 583-7200. Send resumes to krusch@austintexas.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.