DEPARTMENT: MICA, Office of Communications
SUPERVISOR: Manager of Communications
DATES: Summer 2010
HOURS: 20 hours per week, schedule negotiable
COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship. Work study/school credit is encouraged.
Intern Description:
The summer-long internship in the MICA Communications Department provides an opportunity for candidates interested in a career in arts and/or higher education communications to receive a complete overview of the workings of a busy media relations office. Interns will have the opportunity to interact cross-departmentally on diverse projects at one of the country’s premiere colleges of art and design.
The communications intern will work with the department to facilitate outreach and communications efforts, such as media relations, social networking and Web writing. This position will report to the manager of communications and is part-time.
More info, including how to apply, after the break!
Duties include:
• Write and/or edit newsworthy story ideas about MICA's programs, people, admissions, development, exhibitions and other key campus priorities
• Research and update media contacts
• Respond to routine media relations requests
• Provide organizational and administrative support to facilitate the production of printed and electronic communications & outreach materials
• Assist in cataloging press clippings, maintaining media clip database and compiling media coverage reports
• Work closely with the manager of communications, the communications specialist and the administrative assistant for media relations
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Major or minor in English, writing, communications, journalism or a related field
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Comfortable working with a Web site content management system
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility to adapt to a constantly changing work environment
• Familiarity with local, regional and national news media
• Appreciation for the role and impact of higher education, specifically art and design education on society
Valued but not required:
• Prior internship/real-world experience in communications
• Familiarity with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and database software
• Interest in contemporary art, arts education
Application Instructions:
Please send a cover letter; current résumé; and names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of 3 references to:
Jessica Weglein
Manager of Communications
Maryland Institute College of Art
jweglein@mica.edu
No phone calls or faxes, please.