Global Media Relations Intern

  • Intern

Company Description

ABOUT VOMI:  Virtual Organization Management Institute is the world's leading and only 100% virtual global educational institute, think tank, professional association, certification and accreditation provider, and conference producer strictly focused on the modern virtual organization management discipline founded and pioneered by its founder since 1997.  http://www.virtualorganizationinstitute.com | http://vomi.eventbrite.com

Job Description

"A Virtual Organization is an organization which strictly uses all of the following:  a virtual workspace,  a virtual workforce, and virtual organization management best practices, policies and procedures for operating in a 100% virtual environment."    
               by Prof. Pierre Coupet of Virtual Organization Management Institute

Overview

Seeking enthusiastic, global-oriented, and self-motivated interns with a passion for Media Relations and Social Media; who can bring creative ideas to the media relations team and help implement them.  Will support the Communications Committee of VOMI Global Think Tank and Advisory Board with its media research and outreach activities.   Activities include support for internal and external distribution of corporate news releases such as research and development of media distribution lists, and real-time media monitoring. Other activities may include assisting with media coaching, social media videos, and development of media materials to support external announcements.  Will also be involved, under strict supervision, in planning events and attending Board meetings;  learning and using parliamentary procedures based on Robert's Rules of Order; and recording and transcribing minutes of board meeting.

This is a 30-Day UNPAID Global-Virtual Internship,  with a possibility of being extended for up to a maximum period of 90 days based on your initial performance during the first 30 days.  Our internship program is Year-Round and is open to all applicants worldwide who meet our strict requirements.   All selected interns who have successfully completed the maximum total of 90 days of internship will receive a $500 stipend for tuition and education expenses subject to meeting other stipend award requirements.   

Internship Highlights:  This virtual organization internship is part of a global educational residency training program at our newly formed VOMI Global Think Tank & Advisory Board, [  http://shortlinks.virtualorganizationinstitute.com/zurhf  ]  effectively making you a pro tem member of the board; gives you a unique and invaluable opportunity to interact directly with the chairman of the think tank-advisory board and founder of the modern virtual organization management discipline and other significant players in the field, as well as a front row seat at the forefront of the latest virtual organization management developments at VOMI.     

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, submit your resume to Vern Evans, Chief Talent Officer, at [email protected] or online.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements: 

You must be an undergraduate in your final year, or a graduate student, majoring in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline.   Must have a min 3.00 GPA in your major or equivalent; a 3.50+ GPA is preferred.  A Social Media Native with a strong interest in global media relations is a must Admission is limited only to students who will receive course credit for the fellowship, however, a waiver of this requirement due to extenuating circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis.   As well, we require the following:

•    Above all else, an Oustanding WORK ETHIC!
•    Willingness and ability to operate and manage, under strict supervision, in a 100% virtual organization environment.
•    Excellent written and oral communication, research, and writing skills. 
•    Highly disciplined, focused, and extraordinary ability to adapt and thrive in a virtual organization.
•    Must be totally self-sufficient in a 100% virtual environment.
•    Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.
•    Fluency in English required, additional language proficiencies (French, Chinese, etc.) are a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Virtual Organization Management Institute
16161 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91436
United States

skype: VOMI.HR