Job announcementsÑPart 1 of 3 Last revised 11 April 2003 Employment resources ¥ Job announcements ¥ Talent pool Looking for a job as a communicator? Trying to fill a communication position within your company? As a service to AWC-DC members and the community, the AWC-DC Chapter provides job listings for the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Openings are posted here using information received from individual companies or placement services. * To announce a job opening on this page (FREE), fill in the Job announcement form. * To delete a listing, send an e-mail message to webmaster@awic-dc.org Categories for communication jobs Part 1Updated 11 April 2003 Advertising; Communications Law; Development; Education; Graphic Artists and Designers; Internet Technology; Internships Part 2Updated 10 April 2003 Indexing; JournalismÑPrinted & Broadcast; Production; Writers and Editors Part 3Updated 11 April 2003 Management; Marketing Communication; Photography; Policy / Research Communication; Public Relations; Radio and Television; Training and Course Development; Video and Film Production Please Note: AWC-DC is not a placement service; this database is an informational service only, and AWC-DC does not verify the accuracy of this information. In addition, some postings may come from placement services, and some companies may offer their employees financial incentives for successful recruitments. Please direct all questions to either the placement service or company that posted the job. Note: Some jobs are standing offers or involve an extended search and selection process, so don't be too concerned about how long a job has been on this list. Nonstanding offers are cleaned off every 3 months unless refreshed with updated requests to keep them open. All links away from this site will open in another window. You can download a text file of this listing or get a text file by e-mail. Advertising No announcements at this time. Communications Law No announcements at this time. Development No announcements at this time. Education 1. Southeastern University, in Washington, DC, is seeking English Instructors for full-time and part-time work. Job Description: the Liberal Studies Department of Southeastern University needs adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate writing courses as well as the graduate course in technical writing. Job Skills: Communication Arts, Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences, English as a Foreign Language , and General Studies. Contact Dr. Bertie S. Bryan Chair, Dept. of Liberal Studies Southeastern University 501 I Street SW Washington, DCÊÊ20024 Phone: 202-488-8162 ext-233 Fax: 202-488-8093 E-mail: libstud@admin.seu.edu URL: http://www.seu.edu/ Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer Graphic Artists and Designers No announcements at this time. Internet Technology 1. C-SPAN in Washington, D.C., has openings in several full-time positions. For information on openings, see their listing at http://www.recruitingcenter.net/clients/cspan/publicjobs/ Send resumes to C-SPAN Human Resources 400 North Capitol Street N.W., Suite 650 Washington, D.C.ÊÊ20001 Phone: 202-626-7983 (Job Line) Fax: 202-737-3323 E-mail: URL: http://www.recruitingcenter.net/clients/cspan/publicjobs/ Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer Internships 1. Ongoing Internships. Links to internships from several companies courtesy of the American Express Corporation for internships around the country. Both paid and unpaid internships are listed. URL: http://www.aexp.com/student/moneypit/getjob/intern/intern.html Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 2. NASA, in various locations, offers several programs for Interns and job shadowers at http://education.nasa.gov/ Job Description: See listing of research and development opportunities for all students and summer interns offered at the NASA Research and Development Programs page. Job Skills: varies with requirements and area of work. Send your resume and cover letter to Contact information for program of interest Phone: Fax: E-mail: URL: http://ehb2.gsfc.nasa.gov/edcats/2003/nep/programs/ Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 3. The Washington Diplomat,in Wheaton, Maryland, has openings for journalism and marketing internships. Job Description: Responsibilities include compiling and editing information for several calendars. Intern will have the chance to improve writing skills with the opportunity to have articles published in a respected international publication. This is a great opportunity for individuals to gain solid experience in journalism and to build a portfolio. Will work with the following computer programs: QuarkExpress, Word, and Adobe PhotoShop. Will assist in all aspects of newspaper production. Opportunity to earn college credit. Minimum wage. Marketing interns would develop mass mailings and media lists, contact media, write press releases, and act as a liaison to the embassies and organizations such as the Smithsonian. Job Skills: Preferred candidate should have prior experience in print media and be working toward a degree in journalism, English, or international affairs. Desktop publishing skills, Mac experience, and strong writing skills are a plus. Send resume to The Washington Diplomat PO Box 1345 Wheaton MDÊÊ20915 Phone: 301-933-3552 Fax: 301-949-0065 E-mail: news@washdiplomat.com URL: http://washingtondiplomat.com/ Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 4. National Public Radio (NPR), in Washington, DC, is looking for a large variety of Interns for the summer. Job Description: Anyone interested in NPR internships for the summer should be aware that the application deadline is March 15. Please visit the NPR web site to view the listing of the available positions. Job Skills: See the NPR web site. To apply for an internship, send a written request for an application with your complete name and mailing address to National Public Radio Human Resources Dept. 635 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: Fax: 202-513-3047 E-mail: internship@npr.org URL: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/index.html Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 5. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, in Washington, DC, is offering paid Internships in communications, marketing, advocacy, constituency relations, and research. Job Description: Each semester, we offer several internship positions in communications, marketing, advocacy, constituency relations and research. These positions are paid and can be done for school credit. Responsibilities: Interns will be expected to assist on substantive projects in a variety of areas, including research, constituency relations, communications and advocacy. Requirements: Fall interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week for no less than 12 weeks. Successful candidates for these positions must demonstrate attention to detail, responsibility, strong writing skills, and an ability to handle multiple tasks with aggressive deadlines. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples and two references. Please fax applications to (202) 296-5427, Attn: Fall Internships, or mail to: CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS 1400 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1200 Washington, DCÊÊ20005 Phone: no phone calls plese Fax: E-mail: jobs@tobaccofreekids.org URL: http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/organization/jobs/ Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 6. Washington Post web site is looking for Journalism interns for its World News, Local News, Politics, Sports Desk sections. Job description: The positions are paid and the hours are flexible (mostly part time). Job skills: Individuals must be Web-savvy and have hands-on HTML production experience. Editorial experience-preferably with business, financial, and/or technology journalism-is strongly preferred. Applicants should have excellent research, writing, and editing skills. Spreadsheet and database experience is also desired. Applicants should paste a copy of their resume into an e-mail message (no attachments) and send it to Kristin Balleisen E-mail: kristin.balleisen@digitalink.com URL: Jobs Join Us Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 7. Ongoing Internships listed by the School of Journalism, University of Maryland University College for students interested in Journalism. Both paid and unpaid internships are listed. URL: http://www.journalism.umd.edu/intern/ Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 8. The Washington Monthly in Washington, DC is seeking winter/spring Interns. Internships with the Monthly involve all aspects of magazine production, business, writing, editing, and design, and are unpaid. Past interns have gone on to careers at The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, The New Republic, Slate, the State Department, and the White House. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to The Washington Monthly 733 15th St. NW Suite 520 Washington DCÊÊ20005 Phone:202-393-5155 Fax: E-mail: editors@washingtonmonthly.com URL: http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/jobs.html Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 9. Interactive Applications Group (iapps) in Washington, DC, is looking for a Communication Intern for paid work. Job Description: A paid internship with a leading Internet development firm. 30-40 hours per weekÑflexible work hours and casual dress. Established in 1994, iapps is a full service Internet consulting, development and design firm that focuses on nonprofit organizations and foundations and serves its clients from offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City. iapps' clients include The Aspen Institute, Benton Foundation, California HealthCare Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, HandsNet, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Women and Philanthropy, Phillips Publishing International, Thompson Publishing Group, and the United States Senate. Job Skills: * Writing and distributing Press releases, follow-up press calls and tracking * *Work with the Director of Marketing to implement a media strategy * Develop a media/press kit for the company * Update lists of contacts * Other marketing and administrative duties as assigned * Knowledge of Windows and Internet is important Send your resume and cover letter to Interactive Applications Group (iapps) 2639 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 21 Washington, DCÊÊ20008 Phone: 202-265-3700 Fax: 202-478-5110 E-mail: Jobs@iapps.com with 'Internships' included in the Subject line URL: http://www.iapps.com/ Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 10. Regional Technology Internship Network, Washington, DCÑan online database, has been created for college students seeking high-tech internships with employers in the Greater Washington region school year and summer sessions. Job Description: The database was created by the Greater Washington Regional Partnership, a collaboration of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the High Technology Council of Maryland and the Northern Virginia Technology Council. There are currently over 2000 employers participating. Organizations that would like access to the database should send e-mail to clientservices@alexus.com, with "gwrpintern" in the Subject line. Job Skills: The database is free to all students and to corporate members of the three sponsoring organizations: Greater Washington Board of Trade High Technology Council of Maryland Northern Virginia Technology Council College students wishing to participate should send e-mail indicating the term in which they would like their internship to take place and send their resume to Regional Technology Internship Network Phone: Fax: E-mail: URL: http://www.mdhitech.org/Workforce/ Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 11. Nortel Networks, in Washington, DC, is looking for Interns. Positions may require full time during summer, part time during the school year (25+ hours). Job Description: Attend and report on legislative activities in Congress and at relevant administrative agencies and departments and trade associations related to telecommunications, international trade and other policy issues of interest to Nortel; review trade press; analyze legislation; attend Congressional hearings; attend meetings at trade associations; research and report on federal issues of concern to the company. It is an excellent and very substantive position that provides in-depth telecommunications experience. The pay is competitive depending on a candidate's level of relevant experience. There are usually two interns in an office of about 13 people who handle domestic telecommunications policy, international trade, and congressional issues. Interns are expected to handle much of the same workload (including attending meetings) as regular staff. Limited benefits (holidays and personal days) are provided along with some perks (such as business cards). Candidates must have a strong telecoms background (coursework and relevant work experience preferred) with a good understanding of international trade issues. Relevant issues include: Implementation of the 1996 Telecom Act, spectrum and wireless regulation, encryption, disability issues, international market access (especially Asia), export controls, WTO, sanctions, and the R&D tax credit. Candidates with experience on the Hill and/or other congressional experience will be given preference. Ideal candidates will be finishing their first year of a two-year program (or their second year of a three-year program), and must be able to begin work by the end of this semester (April/early May 1999) so that they can overlap with out-going interns for orientation/training. During the school year candidates should be able to work 25+ hours, and work fulltime (40+ hours) during the summer. The office is located near the Hill with close proximity to two metro stops: Archives (Yellow Line at location) and Federal Triangle (Orange Line 3 blocks). Commuting time via metro/walking or bus to Georgetown campus is about 40 minutes. There is no free parking at or near the work place. Job Skills: Highly motivated, conscientious graduate or law student with demonstrated interest in domestic and international telecommunications policy, Congressional affairs, international trade issues, federal procurement, tax and human resources issues, politics, public affairs and government relations. Excellent research and writing skills; ability to track and report on complex issues orally and in writing. Candidate will need to be a quick study and be able to handle a number of issues simultaneously. Knowledge of Netscape and Microsoft Word/Office, Windows 95. Salary: Competitive No phone calls, please. Apply online at http://www.nortelnetworks.com/employment/careers/resume.html Nortel Networks 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DCÊÊ20004 Phone: Fax: E-mail: URL: http://www.nortelnetworks.com/employment/careers/job_search.html Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer 12. Henninger Productions and Henninger Development & Distribution, in Arlington, Virginia, are eager to offer valuable experience in film production and development to a few good interns for ongoing internships. Job Description: Henninger seeks motivated, willing and energetic graduate and undergraduate students to lend their time and effortÑa minimum of sixteen hours per week is requiredÑin exchange for an engaging, fulfilling, educational and rewarding experience. Interns will provide support for a variety of diverse projects that will provide them with solid exposure to the entire gamut of film production, development and distribution activities. Selected interns will gain experience in documentary research, script and proposal writing, program development, program marketing, and field production, as well as design, audio, on-line and off-line editing. Job Skills: Those individuals who possess solid research and strong writing skills, a pleasant telephone manner, are self motivated and directed, and enthusiastically help with major projects and minor tasks as part of the Henninger team are strongly encouraged to apply. All majors are welcome to apply. Resumes will be accepted during the following periods only: Winter internships (Jan-May) resumes accepted Nov 15-Dec 30 Summer internships (May-Aug) resumes accepted April 1-May 15 Fall internships (Sept-Dec) resumes accepted July 15-Aug 30. Resumes for these internships should be faxed to (no phone calls please) Attn: Human Resources 2601-A Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VAÊÊ22201 Phone: Fax: 703-243-4023 E-mail: rkupper@henninger.com?subject=Ongoing Internship URL: http://www.henninger.com/company/careers.html Ñupdated 10 April 2003 standing offer Last revised 11 April 2003 URL: http://www.awic-dc.org/jobs_awc1.shtml