[Journalists] Finding a Job

Mon Mar 3 22:42:49 UTC 2014

Ashley,

   Wow!!! Thanks for your putting this list together. I really
appreciate it. I will certainly look into most of these, as I've tried
some. I will certainly keep you updated on my progress and the ones
that I've looked into. Again, I really appreciate this and I hope that
email suits someone else well on this list.
 Thanks again!
Jordan

On 3/3/14, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Jordan,
>
> I have some ideas here for your job hunting. The first list is specific
> internships. I comment on
> a few of them based on my impression. Some pay hourly or give a stipend.
> I do not know your specialty in writing or if you want to do more straight
> writing stories or pr work. So I don't know which will interest you or
> whether you'd qualify even though most say recent grads can apply. Websites
> do not specify what they mean by recent grads. Given that many are unpaid, I
> would guess if you called and asked about it, they would let you apply.
>
> The second is possible ideas as I do not know if they have internships in
> journalism or
> communications. I just know they have internships in general.
>
> 1. Pathways program in the federal government. Click on
> https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
>
> It says:
>
> Internship Program positions are open to current students enrolled at least
> half-time in high school/GED, vocational, technical, undergraduate, graduate
> or professional programs.
>
>
> Recent Graduates Program positions are open to individuals who completed a
> qualifying educational program within the preceding 2 years. There are 2
> exceptions:
> ##Certain veterans precluded from applying within the timeframe due to a
> military service obligation have up to 6 years from completing their
> education to apply; and
> ##Applicants who completed their educational program requirements after
> December 27, 2010 will have a full 2 years of eligibility beginning on the
> date the final regulations are effective July 10, 20
>
>
> 2. Workforce Recruitment program for students with disabilities in the
> federal government; WRP accepts some recent grads, but I'm not sure how
> recent you have to be. This is a nationwide program where they recruit at
> campuses. You might have missed the sign up deadline, I'm not sure. They
> accept all majors.
>
> 3. Partnership for Public service; has fellowships for a stipend and
> includes communications fellows.
> http://www.ourpublicservice.org/OPS/about/public_service_fellows_program.shtml
>
> I've spoken with Alex about the program and he seems nice and open to
> accomodations.
> I'm not sure how they would do your second interview though as they like to
> do it in person; maybe you'd have to travel to dc.
>
> 4. Folger theatre
> http://www.folger.edu/Content/About-Us/Employment-and-Internships/#Intern
> Accepts interns sometimes in their publications department; might want to
> call them to ask about the summer.
>
> I realize it says undergraduate students, but maybe if you call and explain
> your situation, they would make an exception.
>
> 5. Carpenter's shelter; one of the largest shelters; communications and
> design internship
> www.carpentersshelter.org/about/careers-2
>
> 6. Foundation for the national archives
> http://www.archivesfoundation.org/jobs/#commintern
> They want someone who can design publications; so you may be at a
> disadvantage, but worth trying focusing on your strengths.
>
> 7.  Atlantic media; has editorial fellowship
> It says this online:
>
>
> Atlantic Media offers high-achieving recent college graduates a unique
> opportunity to participate in the Atlantic Media Fellowship Program. The
> Program is a structured, year-long paid fellowship for top-tier talent
> committed to editorial-side or business-side careers in media.  Each year we
> look forward to our new class of Fellows, who add a fresh perspective and
> new ideas to our company initiatives. As a digital-first company, we have
> experienced tremendous growth as a result of emphasis on digital
> initiatives, and our Fellows have been key contributors.
>
> We are excited to begin recruiting Fellows for the year beginning July 2014.
> Over twenty Atlantic Media Fellows will be placed in areas of the Company,
> including but not limited to:
> Client Services
> Communications & PR
> Creative & Design
> Editorial
> Events
> Finance
> Product Management
> Research
> Sales & Marketing
> Web Development
>
> 8. Shakespeare theatre; pr/marketing internship.
>
> http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/info/about/opportunities/internships-and-fellowships
> It says
> STC's interns and fellows work alongside some of the most renowned artists
> and professionals in the world to produce and support the mainstage season
> at the nation's premier classical theatre, located in Washington, D.C.
> The public relations/marketing intern supports the daily operations of the
> Marketing Department. The intern may assist in audience development,
> subscription and single ticket marketing, press, publications, research and
> special projects depending on the needs of the season. Special requirements
> include strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong
> organizational skills.
>
> 9. The Writer's center; marketing and editorial internship
>
> www.writer.org
> commitment of 10 hours or more a week for 3 or 4 months.
>
> 10. National Wildlife Federation; reston, VA.
> www.nwf.org
> Accepts recent grads for internships.
>
> My second list: these may have journalistic or communications internships.
> 1. Arena stage
> 2. Kennedy center
> 3. Warner Theatre
> 4. Private museums such as Holocaust or spy museum
> 5.  Gannette company which produces USA today; located in Mclean, VA I
> think.
> Hope you find a position, asap. Now a days, only a degree is not enough; you
> need the experience.
> HTH,
> Ashley
>
> 9.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jordan Moon
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 9:48 PM
> To: Blind Professional Journalists List
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] Finding a Job
>
> Ashley,
>    Thank you for your help! I would certainly be willing to relocate
> to DC (especially for a temporary job or internship. It's nice to know
> that I'm not alone and I applaud your decision to go study writing
> more. That's impressive.
>
>   I am definitely interested in hearing about your ideas! That's very
> nice of you. If you want to e-mail them  me at jdfmoon at gmail.com, that
> works as well.
> Thanks again list for all your feedback and if anyone else has any
> ideas, please let me know.
> I am so honored to have joined this list.
> Jordan
>
> On 2/10/14, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Jordan,
>>
>> My name is Ashley and I am a graduate of Marymount university; I am also
>> career searching. I ran into the problem you described. Internships and
>> fellowships are for  college students mostly. While I did have internships
>> as an undergrad, they did not give me the experience I need. My strengths
>> lie in oral and written communications. I'm also open to an internship or
>> fellowship in pr or communications including journalism. But, like you
>> said,
>>
>> most internships won't accept grads. That said, I might have some ideas.
>> It
>>
>> should be easier for you because you only graduated 2 years ago where as I
>> graduated about five years ago and I graduated with my writing certificate
>> last May 2013. What I did was I got a writing certificate from our
>> community
>>
>> college while looking for work.
>>
>> Are you willing to relocate? do you have the means to do so in terms of
>> paying for housing? if so, I have some ideas in the DC area for you!
>>
>> I also have some online ideas as well which might help you. Because you
>> have
>>
>> a degree in journalism, it might make it easier to get a job or internship
>> around here.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Ashley
>>
>>
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