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IPO Newsletter 11-18-09
IPO Newsletter 11-18-09
This weekly e-mail highlights interesting internship opportunities and other important information that will
aid you in securing an internship! The internships listed below are just a sampling of what is available. For
complete listings of all current internships, log on to connectSC at http://careers.usc.edu. New internships
are added daily.
Applications and supporting materials must be completed and returned to the Internship Programs Office
(STU B1) by 5:00 pm on December 11, 2009. If you missed the information sessions and would like to
learn more check out the podcast at: http://careers.usc.edu/podcasts/
PAID INTERNSHIPS
Paramount Pictures – Music Intern ($8/hr)
Paramount Pictures is looking for an Intern. Our Program offers its own unique learning
opportunities. As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on the front line, to network and
meet with Paramount leaders, learn transferable skills, and gain real-world experience that you will
never get in a classroom. Responsibilities to include, but not limited to assist with phones, filing &
faxing. Monitor incoming & outgoing materials related to our slate of films. Organize weekly music
research updates (chart positions, sales figures, radio impressions, etc.). Create monthly Paramount
Music Samplers. Conduct music research (chart histories, sales figures) on artists considered for film
placements. Assist with music searches thru our music database. Orchestrate time sensitive deliveries.
Attend mixing & scoring sessions when appropriate. Participate in creative meetings & presentations
when appropriate. Must be proficient in iTunes, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. MUST be
ENROLLED in a Bachelors or Masters Degrees program at an accredited institution. Must be at a
minimum 3rd or 4th year standing student. Comfortable in an office environment. Good written,
verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with staff, internal and external contacts
and senior management. Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, prioritizes, and
manages projects. Must be able to commit to 20-40 hours a week, possible nights and weekends.
Must be able to commit to working the full nine weeks of the program. Interested candidates must
submit a resume/CV online to be considered. Must be willing to submit to a background
investigation. Must be able to show eligibility to work in the United States. Apply to Job ID 2173 at
http://www.paramount.com/careers.
International Radio & Television Society Foundation, Inc. – 2010 Summer Fellowship Program
The IRTS Foundation is a New York City-based 501(c) (3) charitable organization, which brings
together the wisdom and power of today's leaders to train and educate the next generation of media
and communication professionals. Our programs and diversity initiatives help ensure that the business
responsible for informing, entertaining, and educating the public reaches its highest potential in this
exciting digital age. The IRTS Summer Fellowship Program teaches up-and-coming communicators
the realities of the media industry and business world through a nine-week, expense-paid fellowship,
which includes practical experience and career-planning advice. Fellows gain full-time, "real world"
experience at New York-based media companies. In addition, the Fellowship provides the
opportunity to network with industry professionals, take related field trips, and attend panels, lectures
and group discussions. The Summer Fellowship Program is competitive. Students must be college
juniors, seniors or graduate students at the time of application. For detailed eligibility information, log
on to our website www.irts.org and follow the link to "College Programs."
http://www.irts.org/programs/sfp/sfp.html. Travel, housing and living allowance included.
Application deadline: December 1, 2009, 11:59PM.
UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
NBC Universal – Human Resources Intern
NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development,
production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information. NBC Universal’s HR/Staffing
department is looking for a Spring 2010 intern to assist coordinators and specialists with all aspects of
the hiring process. Duties include, but are not limited to: Posting jobs, processing applications,
communicating with perspective candidates, Assisting with background checks, Working on special
projects for the Staffing and HR Systems departments. In addition, interns will learn more about HR
in the entertainment industry through job shadowing, informational interviews and intern-specific
events. The intern will also gain experience working with an Applicant Tracking System as well as
hiring laws and practices. Must be able to receive academic credit (no exceptions). Enrolled in a
Bachelor’s/Master’s program (sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student). Proficient in Microsoft
Word, Excel and Outlook. Please email resumes and cover letter to Dionna.Muldrow@nbcuni.com
FELLOWSHIPS
2010 International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center of Howard University, in cooperation with the U.S.
Department of State, invites college sophomores, juniors and seniors to apply for the International Affairs
Summer Enrichment Program at Howard University. This program is designed to help students,
particularly African-American and other minority group students, increase their understanding of
international affairs issues and learn about and prepare for career opportunities in international affairs.
This will be a six-week program, for which up to 9 credit hours (three courses) of academic credit in
international studies may be awarded. The program emphasizes skills, strategies, and knowledge students
will need to master for success in the area of international affairs and in the competitive Foreign Service
examination process. To give participants greater insight into the policymaking process and international
affairs careers, the program includes visits to the State Department, other U.S. government agencies, and
Capitol Hill, as well as meetings with representatives of non-governmental groups. The Rangel Program
will cover tuition, travel, room, and board for students accepted into the program. Participants also
receive a stipend. Students must be American citizens, be full-time undergraduate students who have
completed their sophomore year in college before the program begins, and have at least a 3.2 grade point
average. The selection committee may consider students who have completed their freshman year if they
have significant international experience. Application deadline February 12, 2010. Application
requirements and instructions available at www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram.htm.
Must be US citizen. Must be seeking admission to enter a graduate school in the fall of 2010 for a two-
year program. Must have cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of
application. Additional information and application materials are available at
http://www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram.htm
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