Internship Programs Office Newsletter

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

November 9, 2011
Published by the USC Career Center

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.

DID YOU MISS INTERNSHIP WEEK?

Were you unable to attend Internship Week? Visit our website http://careers.usc.edu/media to hear a podcast of each panel. If you would like to know what companies attended please view the list of employer contact information in the Resource Library on connectSC.

DO YOU WANT TO BE A GLOBAL FELLOW?

There is only one month left to apply. Applications are available now at http://careers.usc.edu/students/internships/global-fellows-internship-program/. The Global Fellows Internship Program encourages exploration of international work experience. This is a competitive internship program that provides selected students with international internship experience in Asia. The program is open to U.S. citizens of all majors and provides stipends for USC undergraduates (freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors graduating in December) to live and work in Asia for eight weeks during the summer.

WALK-IN HOURS

The Internship Program Office has daily walk-in hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 3:30pm. Stop by our office in STU B1 during our walk-in hours if you have a quick question about internships, connectSC or want to brainstorm workplace issues.

COMPANY PROFILE EVENTS

During the academic semesters, we invite employers to conduct company presentations. We strongly recommend that you attend these information sessions to learn about different industries and organizations, as well as meet some of their key employees. Next weekNike, Urban Prep Charter Academies, and more will be on campus holding events. Please click this link for more details, http://careers.usc.edu/eventcalendar/events/ or log-in to connectSC.

HAVE YOU READ THE CAREER CENTER’S BLOG?

Go to http://careers.usc.edu/sc_at_work/ to read our regularly-updated blog focusing on work and career issues important to the USC community. Visit often as we examine local, national and global trends. Join the discussion by posting your thoughts and comments.

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PAID INTERNSHIPS

• Alive Products- Social Media Intern

For more than 12 years, Alive Products Limited has been captivating shoppers through energetic and professional in-store demonstrations around the world. We combine a mix of great products and brands that have a unique message with a motivated and energetic sales team. The result is a professional retail company that provides unparalleled sales results in some of the world's top stores and malls. Alive Products is looking for a part time intern that brings to the table a PASSION for the social media and networking space in order to help us "bring products alive" in a social media environment. Alive products requires an individual who is on top of the newest trends within the beauty and fashion industries, as well as celebrities and entertainment. This position requires the intern to have prior experience utilizing social networking and collaboration technologies, as well as online content creation and management. This includes hands on experience with writing blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. It is imperative that the intern have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to self-motivate. Because the position requires an extensive amount of content writing, excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Again, this is a part-time intern position, but has the potential to become a full time position in the future. Must show an existing presence in social networking, including either Twitter, Blogging, YouTube, Facebook, etc. Send your resume to .

• Gartunes– Web Programmer and Developer

This individual will be responsible for implementing the web site for the children's book and animated property Leedo and Booey. The site will contain a web store as well as a semi-interactive book where users can preview content. Pay will be determined based on experience. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Java, and Actionscript. Experience creating e-commerce sites is very helpful. An interest in creating easily accessible web experiences for young children. Please send your name and contact information along with a resume and a list of sites you have created with descriptions of what you worked on to .

• Gartunes- Web Marketing Specialist

This person will consult with the members of Gartunes to create and implement a marketing strategy for the Leedo and Booey book, CD, and DVD. There will be a strong emphasis on online marketing to small children and their parents. This is a freelance position. Pay rate to be determined on experience. Previous experience in online marketing of products for young children and the ability to come up with unique marketing strategies is a plus. Please have a willingness to fully implement the marketing plan. Please send your name and contact information along with a resume to .

• Hanover Pacific, LLC – Real Estate Development Intern

We are a real estate development company and would like to have someone perform administrative functions such as document meeting minutes, filing, and conducting market research for us. Other tasks would include some driving to deliver plans to municipalities and participate in meetings with clients and some due diligence research on properties. Student must be reliable and we are looking for sophomores or Juniors Only. This is a very high profile position within our company and has interaction with clients, municipalities and our consultants. Qualifications: Strong Administrative Skills; Strong Skills with Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel); Strong Phone Skills; Quick Thinker and Self Starter, Strong Communication Skills; Be a Team Player. Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter to .

• Larta Institute – Business Development Intern

Larta Institute is seeking a highly-motivated self-starter with exceptional research and writing skills and interest in working in an entrepreneurial environment. The business development intern must possess excellent analytical, research, verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills to be successful at this position. The intern will support Larta’s Business Development and External Relations teams in the following ways: Conducting research for and contributing to proposals and white papers, creating business development presentations and marketing materials, communicating with high-level members within Larta's networks (e.g. industry, investors, Principal Advisors) as well as the Larta management team, and performing research on industry sectors, entrepreneurship across various regions/countries, multilateral agencies, and international innovation environments. In addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills, we are looking for applicants that are interested in, quick to learn, and, ideally, already familiar with vocabulary, concepts, and theories of innovation, entrepreneurship, and international development. Candidates’ majors and interests should align with the organizational mission, vision and culture to ensure a good fit for the internship. Solid knowledge of Microsoft applications is essential. Work-study students are preferred and encouraged to apply. Hourly pay range: $12.00 per hour depending on education, experience, and skill set. To apply please send cover letter, resume, and two brief (4-5 page maximum) writing samples to .

• L’Oreal – A Taste of L’Oreal (Summer Internship)

L’Oreal invites you to discover the world of brand management and corporate finance our annual undergraduate internship weekend. This is a rare opportunity for a select group of undergraduate students to visit our headquarters, learn about our company, and interview for a 2011 summer internship. The event will be held the weekend of January 27-29, 2012. Visit our headquarters and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we work. Most of all, network with the top executives and interview for a 2012 internship. At L’Oreal, learn about our innovative approach to marketing, combining strategic thinking and daily operational challenges in finance or the persuasive power to deal effectively with all kinds of players in sales. It’s a rare opportunity to gain insight into the types of projects L’Oreal managers oversee; plus get personalized feedback. Experience one of the most inspirational backdrops in the world – New York City! All interested in learning about an innovative, fast-paced, global company should apply at before midnight on November 14th, 2011.

• MaXentric Technologies- DSP Engineer

MaXentric works on the next generation of mobile platforms. Our technology has attracted customers, including 4G cellular basestation integrators, NASA, and DARPA, who need solutions to highly constrained real time applications. Our team spans multiple disciplines including software developers, DSP experts, and communications engineers. As a member, you will make design decisions from the ground level of bleeding-edge technologies in a startup-like environment. Because of the technical challenges of our projects, we are highly selective, looking for the kind of people who are curiosity-driven and who have a history of working on cool systems inside and outside of the classroom or workplace. Most of our team members come from computer science or electrical engineering backgrounds, but all are invited to apply. Send your resume to , and if we think you might be a good fit.

• Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum- Fund & Resource Development VISTA

Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum (TAM) provides community youth an alternative to drugs, gang violence, and other self-destructive activities through aviation and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education. The goal of our programs is to equip youth with skills to succeed in high school, college, or the workplace, and to enhance science and technology literacy. The continuation and growth of these programs and to sustain TAM, necessitates a dedicated Fund and Resource Development VISTA to develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan. Responsibilities: Develop a strategic fundraising plan that includes corporate, foundation, government, and individual sources, develop and maintain the existing donor database, establish and manage donor relationships through personal communications and assist with donor appreciation efforts, to evaluate program needs, solicit in-kind donations, seek out new grant opportunities, write grants, plan and execute fundraising events, work closely with Board of Directors. The ideal candidate for this position is enthusiastic about TAM's mission, youth education, and the nonprofit sector; highly organized, detail oriented, and motivated to learn a variety of skills; possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills. Apply online: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=43028.

UNPAID INTERNSHIPS

• Bogner Entertainment Inc. – Production Company Intern

Bogner Entertainment Inc. (BEI) has films and television shows in production with Nickelodeon, Oxygen, Animal Planet, MTV, Halogen and many more! We are in a production deal with FremantleMedia North America (American Idol, X-Factor, etc.) where we focus on developing and producing reality television shows for major cable networks. Our offices are based out of FremantleMedia in Burbank, CA. Interns at BEI will get real hands on experience casting, developing and producing television shows. You get to work day to day with the executive producer, lead casting and development on new projects and get to work on set when we are in production on new pilots. We would like interns to be internet savvy, know how to write, proficient in shooting and editing casting tapes, and be willing to jump into new projects with a good attitude and learn. Former interns have been promoted and received full time jobs within the company. Interns MUST receive college credit! We hire interns for the fall, spring and summer. Spring interns please contact us now! We have very limited spaced open. If interested, please send a resume and brief cover letter. Please send resume and cover letter to .

• Conaco– Costume Department Internship

All applicants should be eager to learn, have an eye for detail, thrive in fast-paced creative environments, and have a demonstrated interest in Costume Design for comedy. We are looking for an individual who is able to perform well under pressure, is a fast-learner, self-starter and a team-player with a good sense of humor. The ideal candidate is hard-working, prompt, organized, able to prioritize effectively and follow instructions extremely well. Knowledge of materials and any prior costume experience is a plus. Must have a car and be willing to drive. Interns aid the Costume Designer, Costume Design Assistant and Costume Department P.A. in their daily tasks. The show is filmed Monday through Thursday each week and interns help facilitate the Costume Department’s successful completion of a wide range of sketch comedy costumes in each episode of the show. Our Costume Department Interns work on a wide array of tasks. We offer our interns the opportunity to learn about costume from skilled industry professionals. Our interns are able to observe the process of costume building from its earliest stages of design through to completion. If interested in this unique internship, please email us a current resume and cover letter. Resumes can be sent to . Please only contact us if you are interested in costume!

• Go Boom! LLC– Marketing Intern

We are building a brand that includes celebrities, product launches, media, live events and on-line seminars. This is a wonderful opportunity for a student to gain valuable experience with an exciting startup company headed by three successful professionals. Our team consists of two top executives from the TV industry--a top agent from WME, the ex-president of Oprah Winfrey digital network, and an inventor/entrepreneur TV shopping specialist. Intern will have first hand exposure to the inner workings of our company, and participate in the launch of an exciting lifestyle 'movement' that involves a branding initiative.Intern will have the chance to build a solid portfolio. Intern will help with the day to day operations of our company, as well as have the ability to contribute creativelyto our web, social media, seminar, and product initiatives.Intern should have excellent social media skills, be able to take initiative and work independently. Applicant should also be detail oriented, able to multi-task and problem solve-- this is a fast paced office!Creativity, ambition and an entrepreneurial, FUN spirit is a must! To Apply: contact Wendy Knecht r call 310 966-0303 to set up appointment.

• KCET-TV - Web Intern- SoCal Connected

Student will assist Web producers and editor with basic site maintenance, creating and publishing new entries, particularly on show night (Wednesday). Will help to track Web traffic/metrics and also be involved with social media activities. Could work on light video editing and encoding for Web, and news curation depending on experience. Preference will be given to Journalism majors/minors as well as Broadcast or Online Journalism students. Basic knowledge of HTML, familiarity with blogging software, preferably Movable Type. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy on assigned tasks. Familiar with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Basic familiarity with Photoshop for image cropping, resizing. Adobe Illustrator a plus. Experience with social media - particularly Facebook and Twitter. Familiarity with AP style and basic copy editing a plus. "Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply." EOE Employer. Please submit your resume to .

• Slate PR - PR Intern

Talent PR agency seeks part-time spring semester intern, with an interest in gaining experience in personal publicity and events. Flexible hours and college credit available. Clients include high-profile actors, actresses, directors, networks and lifestyle brands. We are looking for someone who is reliable and professional, proficient in Word and Excel, a strong communicator, detail-oriented and have an interest in a career in public relations. Please send resume and cover letter to Stacy Marzik: .

• The Collective – Multiple Internships (President’s Assistant, Music, Partner’s Assistant, Comedy, and TV Intern)

A-list management and Production Company in Beverly Hills seeks a bright, motivated intern to the president’s assistant to help with administrative tasks. Duties include heavy phones, scheduling meetings and meals, coordinating travel, organizing information, and other duties as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the skills you’ll need for starting out in the entertainment industry, and the internship provides a great introduction to how a busy agency operates. Previous desk experience preferred but not required. Candidates must be able to receive school credit. E-mail cover letter and resume to .