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Knoxville,
Tennessee
Scripps
Networks, a division of E.W. Scripps and the parent company of television brands
Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY-Do It Yourself Network, Fine
Living, and Shop At Home Network, is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented
public relations intern in our communications department at the company
headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn.
Corporate
communications interns at Scripps Networks get multi-faceted, hands-on
experience in a variety of PR disciplines including consumer and trade media
relations, special event planning, employee relations, public affairs, and
presentation services.
Successful
candidates for this internship are very goal oriented, work well in a team
environment, and must have a desire to invest in their experience with us to
reach personal and professional goals.
In
addition, the intern candidate must:
·
Demonstrate
strong writing/editing skills (AP-style proficient);
·
Possess
established organizational skills and time-management capabilities in order to
manage multiple deadlines;
·
Articulate
their personal goals for the internship as a tool for mentoring and
guidance;
·
Maintain
a regular schedule of office hours at least three days per week at a minimum of
15 hours;
·
Be
an active member of PRSSA, PR Concepts or similar student pre-professional
organization;
·
Submit
to a pre-employment drug screening;
·
Provide
evidence the internship is for credit
(no exceptions)
Although
this internship is a non-paid position,
it is structured so that our student interns complete their tenure with many
valuable professional experiences to explore and prepare for a career in public
relations.
To
be considered for our Fall 2004 program, send a resume, cover letter and
three writing samples to
Friday,
August 20, 2004