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Summer 2005 PR Internship Knoxville, Tennessee Scripps Networks * HGTV * Food Network * DIY Network * FINE LIVING * Shop At Home * Great American Country (GAC) DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 30, 2005 Scripps Networks, a division of The E.W. Scripps Company and the parent company of television brands Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY Network, FINE LIVING , Shop At Home, and Great American Country (GAC) 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. While interns will probably have the opportunity to work on all the Scripps Networks brands, their work primarily will be focused on Scripps Networks business units, as well as music network Great American Country, lifestyle network FINE LIVING, and electronic retailer Shop At Home. 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 successful intern candidate will: * 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 writing test; * 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 SUMMER 2005 program, send a resume, cover letter and three writing samples to Elle Butler at [log in to unmask] Please, no phone calls. Deadline to Apply for Summer 2005 Program: THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2005