[Vabs] Internship Opportunity in metro D.C.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jessica Manion" <jmanion at CONCEPTSPR.COM>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 12:10 PM
Subject: Communications Intern Opportunity in DC Metro Area


Concepts, Inc., (www.conceptspr.com) a DC-metro public relations firm 
specializing in government clientele, has an immediate opening for a 
communications intern. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland (directly 
above the Friendship Heights Metro stop), Concepts will offer hands-on 
experience working on a highly respected Department of Labor account. 
Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2009. Note: Special 
consideration will be given to students with disabilities.

Communications Intern 

RESPONSIBILITIES
. Assist with research and writing content for the Disability.gov Web 
             site (www.disability.gov) and in social media outlets and publications;
. Research, proofread and fact-check Web content and written copy;
. Track and report Disability.gov coverage in traditional and social       
             media;
. Construct and update media lists and contact databases;
. Assist Disability.gov team members with other duties as needed; and
. Participate in meetings with the Disability.gov team.

QUALIFICATIONS
. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel 
             and PowerPoint 
. Knowledge and experience with social media/networking Web sites 
             preferred;
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
. Well-organized and attentive to detail; 
. Minimum 3.0 GPA;
. Junior status or above;
. Making progress toward a degree in Public Relations, Marketing,   
             Communications, Journalism or a related field; and
. Available to work 10-20 hours/week (for credit if desired).


Submit your resume, two writing samples and recommendation from a faculty 
member to:

Jessica Manion, Executive Assistant
Concepts Inc.
2 Wisconsin Circle
Suite 700
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
 
or e-mail your materials to jmanion at conceptspr.com with the subject 
line "Internship."