Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Eagle Media Internship






ATTENTION:

If you’re interested in getting internship with Eagle Media or know students who are, but didn’t get a chance to apply the first time around…Good news! There’s one more chance, but act fast!

Thanks to a new partnership with the Office of Internship/Cooperative Programs, more students can now qualify for credit by getting involved, so we’re reopening our call for applications for one more week.

There are now TWO ways to qualify for internship credit with Eagle Media:
1.       Get approval from the internship coordinator in your respective academic program
2.       Register for COE 3948/COE4949 and take it as an elective (more information about the Internship/Co-Op Course attached.)

YOU ALSO MUST APPLY WITH THE EAGLE MEDIA ADVISER. HERE’S HOW:
Fill out attached application (attached) and send along with resume by email to rbland@fgcu.edu.
OR
Submit a hard copy of the application in the applications folder outside McTarnaghan Hall 201 (the Eagle Media newsroom).

DEADLINE: August 16

FALL 2018 EAGLE MEDIA INTERNSHIP OPENINGS:

MARKETING


Outreach & Promotions Intern

This is a position is for creative, personable and dependable self-starters. Outreach & Promotions Interns are responsible to getting the word out to the campus community about our growing student media program as well as cultivating support from potential sponsors. Primary responsibilities include attending weekly Eagle News, Eagle Radio, ENTV planning meetings (each intern assigned a different meeting), assisting in weekly distribution of the Eagle News newspaper, participating bi-weekly tabling; and developing original marketing/campaign ideas/events to pitch to the Eagle Media leadership. Additionally, students in these positions will assist the Eagle News Media Editor and ENTV Director in social media promotion of content and events as well as tracking circulation and website analytics. Ideal candidates will be highly organized with great communication skills. Availability on Wednesday afternoons preferred. Knowledge of Canva, Wordpress or Google Analytics is a plus. Experience driving a golf cart a double-plus!

Sales & Marketing Intern
Eagle Media operations are funded in part by the revenue generated through the sale of newspaper, web and radio advertisement. This position is highly recommended for those hoping to be selected as the 2018-19 Business Manager (which is a competitive, paid and commissioned position). The Sales & Marketing Intern is responsible for shadowing the Business Manager during some meetings with clients and university staff and assisting him with calls and emails from clients. The intern will learn about how the ad sales are generated and tracked as well as assist in answering office phone calls and following up on new leads. This intern will also be primarily responsible for reaching out to student organizations to build awareness and interest in advertising their events in the paper/web as well as collaborating with the Outreach & Promotions Interns on creating promotional content and marketing campaigns. This intern will also assist with paper distribution as needed. Must be available to work at least 10 hours a week, preferably on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays.

Business Operations
The position of Business Operations & Administrative Intern is responsible for assisting the Eagle Media Business Manager in newsroom office management. This intern will assist in tracking office inventory, archiving both web and hardcopy content, organizing newsroom files, answering phone calls and assisting with media inquiries. The Business Operations & Administrative Intern may also assist the Business Manager in drafting ad contracts and invoices as well as creating financial reports and forecast on Excel. The intern will also assist with paper distribution and promotion as needed. Preference given to business majors. Students with accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred. Must be available to work at least 10 hours a week, preferably on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays.

EDITORIAL 

Reporting Intern

This position is ideal for a Communications major looking to get into the content-producing side of mass media. The Reporting Intern is responsible for covering campus news on a weekly basis using a variety of media platforms, such as print, photography and video. This position will report to both Eagle News and ENTV leadership. Multimedia News Intern duties include attending weekly Eagle News editorial staff meetings, completing at least one news assignment each week, meeting weekly deadline, completing at least one video news segment for ENTV each month, communicating with the Eagle News Editor and ENTV director what you are working on and when it will be complete. Interns in this position are also encourage to pitch their own story ideas and multimedia projects. This position requires an understanding of deadline-driven reporting and knowledge of AP style. Preference given to students available late Monday and Tuesday afternoons/early evenings. Experience shooting and editing video a plus. 

Copy & Web Editing Intern

This position is for those grammar police with meticulous attention to detail and concern for the facts. The duties of the copy/web intern include proof-reading text for the newspaper and web for grammatical errors and factual errors as well as posting time-sensitive content to the web when the Media Editor is not available. This position reports to both the Media Editor and Senior Copy Editor. Copy and web interns may also be occasionally asked to contribute content to the paper or website. Great experience for those looking to get into the publishing business or web content management. Punctuality, strong grammar and attention to detail a must. Knowledge of AP style and WordPress a plus. Availability on Monday and Tuesday evenings preferred.

Broadcast Production Intern

This position is responsible for assisting in the behind-the-scenes work of getting Eagle Radio and ENTV content ready and out to the public. The broadcast associate will learn to operate a camera both in studio and out in the field as well as how to man the radio control station. That person will also learn to edit on Adobe Audition and Premiere. The broadcast associate will be expected to attend ENTV weekly planning meetings and assist in the filming/editing of AT LEAST two radio or video productions per week. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with a passion for making magic from behind the curtain and exceptional attention to detail. Punctuality and dependability are a must. Some video/audio editing experience a plus.

Student Media Adviser, Eagle Media
Florida Gulf Coast University

(239)590-7996






PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND RETURN TO EAGLE MEDIA ADVISER RHEMA BLAND AT RBLAND@FGCU.EDU NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. May 4th

Please contact Amanda Parke or Rhema Bland for an application.


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