He or she may prospect for new clients, send out media kits, produce ads, meet with prospective clients, and maintain client files. This may include coordinating cultural diversity events, researching cultural diversity issues and seeking additional funding for programs. Under the direction of the associate director of communications, he or she covers legislative events and issues, and reports on higher education trends and issues. The editorial intern may also be responsible for maintaining media contacts, writing press releases, and assisting in news conferences and with other publications. Emphasis is also placed on grass-roots membership education and organization.
Heavy emphasis is placed on building writing, communication and organizational skills.
Requirements 1 . The intern will submit an internship program agreement prior to the beginning of the internship. Assistance in some office operations is required. Before completion of the internship, the intern will prepare a report for the supervisor, summarizing work and project experiences during the program. Each intern will keep a journal, highlighting projects being worked on, goals and objectives met, as well as thoughts and impressions they experience during their internship.