MSGA seeking summer communications intern

MSGA seeking summer communications intern

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is looking for a junior, senior, or graduate student in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field for a 12-week internship this summer. MSGA is looking for someone to assist us in creating multimedia projects featuring ranchers discussing important issues they face on their ranches. The internship will take place May 24-August 13, 2010 (dates are flexible).

The primary duty will be to assist MSGA in creating multimedia projects that will be posted online to help educate the media, general public and legislators about the issues facing Montana’s family ranchers today. The intern will travel to ranches to interview ranchers on camera and will be required to prep interviewees, conduct the interview, shoot video, edit video and produce a one-minute clip to be uploaded on YouTube and shared on other social media sites. Multimedia efforts will be expected to include photographs and well-written articles that may be published in our monthly newsletter or on our blog.

Other duties will include working with the MSGA communications staff to enhance the organization’s social media outreach, including creating unique content for MSGA’s blog and Facebook page; issues research and message crafting; photography; reporting and writing; creation and organization of video b-roll; and providing assistance at MSGA’s summer Media
Day.

This internship is a great opportunity to practice the skills that are becoming more and more important in the fields of journalism, public relations and communications. It is also an opportunity to learn about family ranchers and the livestock industry in Montana. You will meet some fascinating people, research challenging and complex issues, and have the opportunity to
create memorable and lasting multimedia projects.

Applicant must meet the following required qualifications:
• Junior, senior or graduate student in journalism, communications, public relations or a
related field.
• Available for the entire 12‐week duration of the position.
• Experienced in video production/editing and conducting interviews.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive rapport
with interview subjects.
• Able to create multimedia stories including video, photographs and well‐written articles.
• Website and social media experience is not required but is a plus.

Compensation for the internship will be $5,000 for the 12-week period.

Please complete the application form and submit it no later than April 16, 2010.