Tampa
Advent Out of Home Media Specializes in out of home media advertising (bus, rail, subway,
billboard, airport, point of purchase) on a national and international
(Latin America) level. Interns take an active role while assisting with
market research, ad design and normal day-to-day operations. Located in
Ybor City, approximately two miles from campus. Medium-size business.
Applied Media Technologies Corporation A diversified electronic media company. Interns are involved with
writing scripts, press releases, public relations and publication of
press releases, client contact, gathering information, basic customer
service, etc. Located three blocks from campus. Small-size business.
Business Video Productions Primarily a "corporate" video production center, produces tapes for
businesses, training, promotional, etc. Internship provides experiences
with production work (shooting, editing) and "business end" of company.
Located near airport, approximately four miles from campus. Medium-size
business.
C.B. & Reid Specialize in 35 mm film production. This company produces a
variety of work including national commercials, segments for TV shows,
etc. Non-linear video editing is also a specialty. Interns will work
directly with the producer and director and will be involved in all
aspects of production. Hours vary depending on what project is being
produced. Located in Ybor City, approximately two miles from campus.
Small-size business.
Channel 8 WFLA/NBC Affiliate Local NBC TV affiliate with a strong news department. Internships
are available in many areas, including news (writing and production),
sports, advertising, graphics, station management/operations, or sales
promotion and research. Located downtown, approximately one mile from
campus. Medium to large-size business.
Channel 13 WTVT/Fox Affiliate Local Fox TV affiliate with strong news and local programming
departments. Internships are available in many areas, including news,
new writing, sports, weather, graphics, advertising, local programming,
station operation/management, promotions, and in-house marketing.
Located one mile from campus. Large-size business.
Channel 28 WFTS/ABC Affiliate Local ABC affiliate TV station. Interns will have the opportunity
to work in a number of different positions which may be worked out with
sponsor, including news, production of local programs, sports,
advertising, master control, station operations. Located approximately
four miles from campus (I-4 at Columbus). Medium-size business.
Chenowith and Faulkner Full-service advertising agency. Internships are available in
print, broadcast or public relations. Duties vary. Located one mile
from campus. Medium to large-size business.
City of Tampa Produces TV programming to promote and inform about Tampa city
affairs, services and activities. Interns will be exposed to and
participate in full-range of production from writing to camera to
post-production. Located downtown, approximately 1/2 mile from campus.
Small-size business.
Cypress Productions/CPN Television Production company specializing in producing commercial and
industrial videos, both local and national, and other "large
productions" on film and high-end video. Internships offer exposure to
production; students are expected to assist on shoots in any way
needed. Some "office type" work is also expected. Located near Howard
Franklin
Edit Suites, Inc. A video production and editing company that produces local
commercials and provides video transfer and duplication services.
Located near Hyde Park Village, approximately one mile from campus.
Small-size business.
Friends Offering Children Unlimited Success (FOCUS) A coalition of community agencies involved in children's issues.
Interns would assist in developing and implementing an awareness
campaign that will use all forms of media to encourage proper child
development. General activities include ad layout and design, writing
(ad copy, proposals and grants), public speaking, desktop publishing,
media coordination, research. Located downtown, approximately 3/4 mile
from campus. Small-size business.
Fyvolent Whitmore Advertising A full-service advertising agency. Intern would be involved in a
variety of advertising related activities. Located downtown,
approximately 1/2 mile from campus. Medium-size business.
Government Access TV Produces programming of interest to residents of Tampa for air on
local cable. Most programming is shot live through use of studio and
mobile production truck. Interns are exposed to full range of
production. Located downtown, approximately 1/2 mile from campus. Small
to medium-size business.
Hillsborough County Bar Association A paid internship. Interns will videotape and edit continuing legal
education seminars scheduled throughout the year. Located downtown,
approximately 1/2 mile from campus. Medium-size business.
Hillsborough County Cable TV Administration Provides TV programs of interest to Hillsborough County citizens.
Intern would work in production of programs that including regular
shows and special programs. Responsibilities would include shooting,
editing, playback, etc. Located downtown, approximately 1/2 mile from
campus. Small to medium-size business.
Holland and Knight Law Firm A full-service law firm that also handles media law cases. Interns
in the media law section would be involved in research, some
observation of depositions, etc. Student would work with one or two
specific lawyers. Located downtown, approximately 1/8 mile from campus.
Large-size business.
Hospital News of Florida A statewide newspaper based in Tampa for healthcare providers and
professionals in the healthcare business. Interns should have an
interest in print media; they will re-write press releases, research
story ideas and work closely with the editor. Located in Carrollwood,
approximately nine miles from campus. Medium-size business.
Jones Intercable Internship in the programming department. Work in master control,
tape playback on-air, editing and production. Located next to campus.
Medium-size business.
Mental Health Care, Inc. Interns would be involved in scripting, producing, taping, and
editing videos. The videos will be training videos on the subjects of
sexual harassment, consumer sensitivity, interviewing techniques, and
other human resource related topics. Located approximately five miles
from campus (22nd St. and Hillsborough Ave.). Medium-size business.
New York Yankees Baseball Team - Spring Training Office Assist the director of marketing with publications, including
spring training and Tampa Yankees' souvenir programs, pocket schedule
and media guide. Ideal for student with experience with college
newspaper or yearbook. Possibility for further employment after
internship. Located four miles from campus. Medium-size office in large
company.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation A nonprofit organization sponsors research, education and support
for persons with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disorder).
Interns would assist the special events coordinator with national
fund-raising and public relations. Knowledge of computers helpful.
Reliable transportation is essential (work-related mileage reimbursed).
Located three miles from campus. Small-size business.
Shooting Stars Productions Video production facility, emphasis on post-production, high-end
graphics and effects. Intern would assist in all areas of production.
May be paid for special shoots. Located two miles from campus.
Small-size business.
Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Team NHL hockey team. Intern in promotion/public relations department.
Responsibilities include contacting local media, working on special
game promotions, and other activities associated with promoting the
team. Located downtown, approximately 1/4 mile from campus. Medium to
large-size business.
Tampa Bay Sports and Fitness Magazine A sports and fitness publication aimed at the Tampa Bay area.
Interns work in the production of the magazine and /or sales. In
producing the magazine, interns compile information, condense and
organize sports events and layout the information using computers. In
sales, the intern is directly involved in handling advertising accounts
for the magazine. Located downtown, approximately 1/4 mile from campus.
Small to medium-size business.
Tampa City Council - Dr. Scott Paine, Council Member Intern would work directly with Tampa City Council member Scott
Paine and would assist with public relations and political activities.
Located downtown, approximately 1/4 mile from campus.
Tampa Educational Cable Consortium Produces local educational programming for air on two cable
channels. Interns will be exposed to and participate in full range of
production from camera (studio and field) to editing and graphics.
Located 1/4 mile from campus. Small-size business.
Tampa Electric Company Working with the audio/visual department with photography and
video, corporate newsletter, corporate training tapes, promotional
tapes, shooting, editing, etc., or with the corporate relations
department assisting with public relations. Located downtown,
approximately 1/2 mile from campus. Small department in large company.
Tampa/Hillsborough County Tourism Council An organization which promotes tourism in Tampa/Hillsborough
County. Interns would assist public relations division in working with
travel writers who come to town, coordinate interviews and visits
around the area. Interns would also develop press releases, maintain
mailing lists, work directly with representatives of the local travel
industry and track publicity generated in trade and consumer
publications. Located downtown, approximately 1/4 mile from campus.
Medium-size business.
Louise Thompson Specializes in public relations and promotional work. Intern would
be exposed to a wide range of company operations. Located one mile from
campus (Cass St., near Rome). Small-size business.
University of South Florida Engineering Productions Produce educational video programming for broadcast throughout
state. Intern would work primarily with production, camera operation,
audio, controlling live call-in questions, tape distribution, etc.
Mostly studio work, some field production. This is a paid internship.
Located on USF campus, approximately nine miles from campus.
Medium-size organization.
Urban Business A magazine targeted for African-American readers. Interns would be
involved in writing, editing, layout, distribution and promotion of
magazine. Located near Westshore Mall, approximately three miles from
campus. For more information, contact Rick Sherrell at (813) 282-7317
(phone) or (813) 282-7304 (fax). Small-size business.
West and Company A full-service advertising agency. Internships are available in
areas of print, broadcast and public relations. Located downtown,
approximately 1/2 mile from campus. Medium to large-size business.
WFLA-RADIO (Newsradio 970 AM) News and talk radio format. Internships are available in news,
promotions and advertising. Located near Gandy and Crosstown,
approximately four miles from campus. Medium-size business.
WFLZ (Power 93) Top 40 format radio. Interns perform office work, assist on-air
personalities, work on special promotions, assist with press
conferences, work in news department, and monitor scanners and wire
service for news. Located near Gandy and Crosstown, approximately four
miles from campus. Medium to large-size business.
WHPT 102.5 "The Point" FM; WHNZ All News 570 AM; WNZE Sports Radio 820 AM Interns work in one of four areas: marketing, sales, production
(creating the on-air show), and management. Duties vary, but all
interns work closely with, if not directly with the head of each of
these departments. All interns receive an exit interview/critique with
the station's general manager. Located four miles from campus. Small to
medium departments in large company.
Ybor City Chamber of Commerce Promote and connect the merchants and businesses of Ybor City and
the Tampa Bay area. Interns would be involved with planning, promoting,
volunteer recruitment, and administrative duties for Ybor City events
such as Guavaween, Ybor Arts & Crafts Show, etc. Located in Ybor
City, approximately two miles from campus. |
Clearwater
Hamilton Hall Talent Management, Inc. Casting and scheduling of actors/actresses for film and television.
Management of actors and actresses. Interns will work with talent
agents. Located in Clearwater.
Independent Broadcasters Network 24-hour talk network. Interns would be involved in affiliate
relations, public relations, and writing. Need good phone skills. Would
represent whole network of 23-25 shows. Located 15 miles from campus.
Small to medium-size business.
Neighborly Senior Services A nonprofit organization that provides and administers services to
the elderly. Interns can work in a variety of areas, including public
relations/promotions and case management. Located on the other side of
Howard Franklin Bridge, approximately 11 miles from campus. Medium-size
business.
Ruth Eckerd Hall Large performing arts center. Need public relations intern to
handle promotion and public relations with newspapers and entertainment
press. Includes writing press releases, distribution of photos and
special promotions, procuring press kits from artist's agents. Located
15 miles from campus. Medium-size business.
Telemation High-end video post-production, audio, graphic design and computer
animation. Seeking students interested in broadcast design and on-air
graphics. May be opportunity for student to develop a portfolio.
Located 20 miles from campus (US 19 south of SR 60). Large-size
business.
WXLB (98 ROCK) Album-oriented rock station. Intern would work in news department.
Responsibilities would include checking wire services and news
contacts, writing news copy, and other duties. Located 14 miles from
campus. Medium to large-size business.
Lakeland
WCIE (Llfe 91.1 FM) Christian format radio station. Located 30 miles from campus. Small-size business.
Largo
Jack Walker TV Productions, Inc. Video production of programming/ commercials. Intern would be
involved in all aspects of business from production to office work.
Located 20 miles from campus. Small-size business. Madeira Beach
Spectrum Advertising Produces local commercials and "package" advertising for local
cable TV. Interns will be exposed to full range of operations from
production to advertising market strategies. Located less than 40
minutes from campus. Small-size business.
Miami
WSVN Channel 7 (independent) Internships are available in the following areas: special projects,
assignment desk, sports, public relations, sales and marketing, and
business administration. Interns would work directly with producers or
managers in these areas. Call for internship application or more
information. Located in Miami (can be taken as summer internship).
Large-size business.
Orlando
Chapman Leonard Studios and Production Center Sound stage and high-end film support equipment center.
Manufacturers of the film industry standard in cranes and dollies.
Interns will be exposed to films shot on Chapman's sound stage, will
learn the inside language and technical aspects for all of Chapman's
equipment (very valuable in the film industry), and will make contacts
with film professionals. To apply, please submit a brief biography that
describes what you hope to achieve with the internship. Located 60
miles from campus. Large-size business.
The Golf Channel Interns work with the production department and have the ability to
work with the producers, directors and reporters in all aspects of
production. Responsibilities will include logging tapes, viewing
tournaments, researching golf information, and assisting with
production. Located 60 miles from campus. Large-size business.
Orlando Magic Basketball Team Internships are available in many areas, including advertising,
broadcasting/ production, broadcasting/radio, coaching, community
relations, corporate sponsorship sales, youth foundation, promotions,
publicity/media relations, and talent network. Must apply for
internship 2-3 months in advance. Please send: resume, cover letter, a
one-page statement outlining why you want to work with the Magic and
what qualities you feel you can offer. For broadcast, also send a demo
tape, list of three references and a list of all production experience.
Must specify which semester you are interested in. Responsibilities
vary. Located 60 miles from campus. Small to medium-size office in
large organization.
Sarasota
Mote Marine Laboratory A nonprofit marine research facility dedicated to marine and
environmental science and education. Laboratory has tanks and
aquariums, which house fish and mammals from the sea. Interns will
design and create promotional material to promote the lab, write
releases for public media and other public relations duties. Located in
Sarasota, approximately 50 miles from campus. Small office in
medium-size company.
St. Petersburg
Channel 10 WTSP/CBS Affiliate Local CBS-TV affiliate with strong news department. Internships
offered in a variety of areas, including news, local programming, and
advertising. Located on St. Pete side of Gandy Bridge, approximately 10
miles from campus. Medium to large-size business.
Channel 44 WTOG, Independent Independent TV station featuring local programming, news, and
sports. Internships are available in a variety of areas, including
public relations, news, sports, sports programming, advertising, and
local programming. Located on St. Pete side of Gandy Bridge,
approximately 10 miles from campus. Medium-size business.
Earl Palmer Brown A full-service advertising agency. Internships are available in
print, broadcast and public relations. Located in downtown St. Pete,
approximately 16 miles from campus. Medium-size business.
Paragon Cable Advertising department. Intern would receive experience with:
client prospecting, proposals, client meetings, finances,
scriptwriting, commercial shoots, demographic research, and office
procedure. Located on the other side of Howard Franklin Bridge,
approximately 12 miles from campus. Small to medium-size business.
Zephyrhills
WPAS-AM and WBSB-FM Radio Radio station. Intern would be involved in on-air broadcasts,
production and sales. Located 30 miles from campus. Small-size
business. |