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Internship Position @ FLOCASTS

Come join our team of young, open-minded, and passionate thinkers. Flocasts is a progressive sports media company that serves sport communities that are not covered by traditional media outlets. We have sites for Running, Swimming, Wrestling, MMA, Gymnastics, and Sailing and have dedicated interest among the leaders in the sports communities we serve. Our clients include Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Asics, PureSport, blueseventy, and others for which we create custom online advertising campaigns. In addition to advertising opportunities, we provide video production, website design, and on-site marketing to our clients. Advertising, public relations, communications studies, journalism, and RTF students are encouraged to apply. No dress code required!!! National and International traveling possibilities, expenses paid.

We encourage you to take the creative initiative here. Join our grassroots

revolution! Check us out at Flocasts.org!

Job Title: Media Associate

Hours: 12+ hours week. Flexible times

Credit: Yes (contingent upon course of study and position filled)

Location: 2409 E. 9th St. Austin TX

Experience Required: Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills.

Basic computer applications experience a plus.

Qualifications: Sophomore-Senior standing.

Job Description:

Advertising- Research and prospecting of potential clients using online

analytical programs. Creation of media packets, proposals.

Depending on experience level, there will be opportunities to

work with clients from a sales side, and create unique

alternative advertising avenues to promote our website.

Public Relations- Provide important communication between HQ and the

communities we serve. Help manage our national support

individuals (based in 50 states), and the athletic teams and

individuals that use our site.

Communications Studies- Provide administrative help with all divisions of

our company, while learning the unique

challenges faced by each division.

Journalism- Author articles posted on our site, search and post

relevant articles into our news database, edit nationally

submitted articles, and cover live news events.

RTF- Help with the creation and editing of videos. Experience the

freedom to create your own videos, edit and make stylistic

decisions on submitted videos, and see them in action on our site.

How to apply- No resume required, but we will accept one. Send a cover letter

addressing your unique abilities in the communications field, what

you think you can add to our company, and what direction you

believe the communications landscape is moving in the United States.

(2 page maximum)

Send to pat@flocasts.org

Will continue to accept applications until all positions are filled.

POSTED: February 10, 2009


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