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MV Transportation Internship

MV Transportation is the largest passenger transportation contracting company based in the U.S. and they are looking for a pr intern that would provide strategic management of all U.S. public and communication affairs for the company. Responsibilities include, supporting social networking activities, monitoring and posting on client-related websites, blogs, forums and writing, editing and proofing communication materials. If interested please email Lauren Davis at lauren.davis@mvtransit.com . For more info read here or visit the company website.

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General Motors Communications Internship

General Motors is hiring interns for Summer 2013. Interns will gain experience in the fields of media relations, internal communications, speech writing, event planning and many other aspects of pr. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, must be a current junior or senior and must have (a)  previous internship(s) in pr or journalism. To apply and learn more about the position visit the GM website. Deadline to apply is September 28, 2012.  

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CultureMap Dallas pr Internship

CultureMap Dallas digital magazine (launching in September) is looking for a student pursuing a career in marketing or pr. The internship requires working 10 hours per week during the Fall and is un-paid. Responsibilities include developing and implementing marketing plans to build the CultureMap brand in the Dallas area and coordinating various promotional activities. To apply, applicants must send their resumes to Jennifer Smart, Marketing Coordinator, jennifers@culturemap.com. For more information visit the CultureMap website.

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PRSSA First Meeting of the Semester

Officers of PRSSA met together on Sunday to discuss this year’s goals and events. The board ate pizza while sharing new ideas about membership and career workshop. Goals included providing a more integrative approach to events and display how communications and public relations is a part of every field. Events for the fall semester include career workshop (an annual workshop in which PRSSA invites professionals in the communications field to speak with students) and national Read more…

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C. Pharr & Company Marketing Internship

C. Pharr & Company is hiring interns for the fall 2012 semester. Intern responsibilities will include drafting media materials, distributing articles and performing research on agency prospects. This internship will provide experience in the pr and marketing fields and Interns will be working for accounts in real estate, construction services, retail and healthcare. Applicants must email their cover letter and resume along with their current GPA to Kathrine Brody at Kathrine@Pharrpr.com. To learn more about Pharr, Read more…

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AACenter Internship

The American Airlines Center is looking for an interactive marketing intern for the Fall 2012 semester. Applicants should have skills in writing and editing social media pages such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, etc. and creating and editing web pages and blogs. Applicants will be required to work 15 hours a week and must be majoring in either marketing, public relations, advertising or communications. To learn more about the position and to apply, visit the Read more…

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Burns PR Spring Internship

Burns public relations firm is looking to hire two interns for the 2013 spring semester. Burns   interns will gain experience in the fields of sports marketing and entertainment. The internship is located in Chicago and begin in early January to late April. To apply, send your resume and cover letter via email to lisa.streitmatter@burnsent.com. Check out the company’s website to learn more.

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Marcia Silverman Minority Student Award

The Marcia Silverman Award is awarded to a minority student who has a minimum 3.0 gpa, is entering their senior year of college and is majoring in public relations or journalism. Students of African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaska Native or Pacific Islander ancestry can apply. The deadline to apply is July 2. The winner will receive a $5,000 check payable to the winner’s university. To find out more information and to apply for this award, Read more…

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Timoleon Group Internship

Timoleon is a strategic communications firm that is seeking someone to help create and execute a regional media campaign. Applicants must have 1-3 years of media relations experience, sharp writing skills and a “team player” mentality. Responsibilities include, developing strategies to generate positive media exposure, pitch, schedule and prepare subject matter experts for media interviews and serve as an official spokesperson for the Timoleon Group. If interested, send your resume to inquiries@teete.org with the subject, Read more…

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PRSSA Leadership Rally – Caroline Boothe SMU PRSSA Chapter President

This past weekend I had the opportunity of meeting PRSSA Presidents from around the country at the PRSSA Leadership Rally in Scottsdale, Arizona. When I boarded my plane I expected a weekend of endless boring lectures from PRSA professionals in an arctic conference room. However when I arrived my expectations were immediately shot. As soon as I sat down in the first meeting I instantly connected with the Presidents from the University of Alabama, University Read more…

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