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INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

September 8, 2010 Published by the USC Career Planning & Placement Center

This weekly e-mail highlights interesting internship opportunities and other important information that will aid you in securing an internship! The internships listed below are just a sampling of what is available. For complete listings of all current internships, log on to connectSC at http://careers.usc.edu. New internships are added daily.

TWO DAYS LEFT TO RECEIVE COURSE CREDIT FOR UNPAID INTERNSHIP The last day to register for an internship course is this Friday, September 10th. If you need course credit for an unpaid internship register TODAY!

Federal labor law requires that students participating in an internship must either A) be paid by the employer; or, B) be enrolled in an internship for-credit course. Do you have an unpaid internship and need course credit? If so, register for one of USC’s 10+ internship courses. The Career Center instructs an internship course, MDA 250. For a full list of internship courses offered visit the Career Center’s website, http://careers.usc.edu or stop by our office in STU B1.

F-1 international students participating in a paid internship are required to receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization from OIS which requires enrolling in an internship course at USC. F-1 international students participating in an unpaid internship should contact OIS for more details regarding work authorization requirements.

FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM Are you the first in your family to attend college? Would you like to enter into a mentorship with an alumnus who was also the first in their family to attend college? The Career Planning & Placement Center invites you to participate in our First Generation College Student Mentor Program. This program will provide “real world” exposure to the working world through a mentorship that focuses on professional and career development. Students will be paired with USC alumni who also are first generation college students. If you are interested in participating in this mentor program please download and complete an application at http://careers.usc.edu/students/internships/first-generation-college-student-mentor- program/. Completed applications must be turned in to the Career Planning & Placement Center Internship Programs office by 5:00 pm on September 17, 2010.

DIVERSITY NETWORKING MIXER The Career Planning & Placement Center (CPPC) invites you to attend our fall Diversity Networking Mixer on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 6-8pm in our CPPC Lounge (STU 110). We are committed to facilitating an understanding and appreciation of diversity within the Trojan community. Come meet and network with top employers from NBC Universal, Hitachi Consulting, Southern California Edison, Union Bank, Warner Bros. and more that are looking for diverse members of the Trojan Family! Food will be provided! Please RSVP via connectSC.

WALK-IN HOURS The Internship Programs Office has daily walk-in hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00am-3:30pm. Stop by our office in STU B1 during our walk-in hours if you have a quick question about internships, connectSC or want to brainstorm workplace issues. COMPANY PROFILE EVENTS During the academic semesters, we invite employers to conduct company presentations. We strongly recommend that you attend these information sessions to learn about different industries and organizations, as well as meet some of their key employees. Over the next week Pathway Capital Management, Bank of America, Apple Inc. (Finance Only) and more will be on campus holding events. Please click this link for more details, http://careers.usc.edu/eventcalendar/events/ or log-in to connectSC.

HAVE YOU READ THE CAREER CENTER’S BLOG? Go to http://careers.usc.edu/sc_at_work/ to read our regularly-updated blog focusing on work and career issues important to the USC community. Visit often as we examine local, national and global trends. A new topic will be introduced each Monday and Thursday. Join the discussion by posting your thoughts and comments!

PAID INTERNSHIPS . Convergent Wealth Advisors – Intern Convergent Wealth Advisors is an objective, open-architecture investment consulting firm dedicated to fulfilling the wealth management needs of its high net worth clients. Headquartered in the Washington DC area with regional offices in New York, Portland, Los Angeles and Seattle. Convergent Wealth Advisors currently advises over 250 families of exceptional wealth. Convergent Wealth Advisors works to establish an asset allocation for each client that is both efficient and customized to the client’s specific needs and goals. Through extensive research, Convergent Wealth Advisors then hires outside investment managers to meet the given investment objectives. In addition, Convergent Wealth Advisors offers the highly personalized concierge-style services of a family office in an effort to simplify its clients’ financial lives. Client Advisor Group: You will take part in the daily management of a client relationship. Typical responsibilities include assembling meeting materials, preparing correspondence to clients, and responding to client requests. Throughout the internship, you will be introduced to a variety of financial topics, such as asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager selection, various investment vehicles (mutual funds, managed accounts, hedge funds), estate planning tools, and many other issues that are associated with the financial lives of high net worth individuals. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and holds a strong interest in finance. The ability to work in a team is paramount. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is very attentive to detail. The intern must be able to work three full days per week. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to [email protected].

. Attack Marketing – Event Marketing Intern Attack! is looking for an Event Marketing Intern to work with our Account Management department, assisting in day to day operations. This is a great opportunity to learn the inner workings of a Event Marketing Agency while working in a fun office environment. Since 2001, our award-winning team has worked with agencies to promote over 300 of the country's best brands on thousands of creative programs. We are recognized within our industry for delivering the best in field execution, staffing, training, program development and 24-hour customer support. You will be given all of the tools to learn how our business works and the ideal candidate will make an immediate impact with our company. If you're detail oriented, organized, friendly and hard-working, apply to be a part of a great work environment in an exciting industry! General Responsibilities include, but not limited to creating: Recruiting Ads; sample target event lists; locations lists; schedules; inventory logs. Conducting: Event and Scheduling research; collecting/editing of project reporting and photos; posting of recruiting ads; online marketing and research; and general admin duties. Attack! is looking for an intern to work between Monday through Friday, at least 3 days per week, from 10am-5pm (we will work with your school schedule). This is a 90 day, contract, position to start, with the potential of an extension or full time position for the right candidate. For a full internship description and application instructions e-mail [email protected].

. Robert Siegel Ceramics – Design/Marketing Assistant Looking for someone 10-15 hrs. a week to help in my studio, a hardworking and motivated individual with an interest in graphic design, branding, and marketing. I am looking for someone well versed in Photoshop, illustrator and related programs. Which could include: designing and creating marketing materials for the web and print, managing google adword and facebook campaigns, blogging, research and administrative duties and the potential to get involved in the porcelain making process itself. My studio is a fun and creative environment. Please be interested, excited and ready to work. Compensation or course credit is available based on your needs. Please email a resume and a little information about yourself to: [email protected]

. Border Stylo – Engineering Intern (6 Openings) Border Stylo is looking for Graduate-student Engineering Interns! Engineering Interns will gain valuable experience by working on our flagship product, Glass. Interns will work directly with Sr. Engineers, while interfacing with VPs on a regular basis. This is a great opportunity to work within a group of passionate developers on new problems, while contributing to the making of a product. Interns will get the chance to work with different teams within the Engineering Department. Engineering Interns will have the opportunity for their work to be displayed to both the Border Stylo team and the Glass user base. Intern will write code that meets specifications. Develop software applications and tools. Implement activities that generally impact discrete components / processes of the work of own unit / team / projects. Effectively resolve problems and roadblocks as they occur. Receive work in the form of short-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. Work is subject to regular supervisory review at regular intervals. Operate within the context of approved methods. Demonstrate proficiency in several areas of Web-based application development. Have working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization and C, C++, or Java; knowledgeable about Linux-based systems. Familiarity with at least one "dynamic language," such as Ruby or Python. Knowledge in web technologies, including HTTP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. The ideal candidate will also have server-side knowledge of a language such as Ruby, Erlang, or Python, in combination with skills in C/C++ or Java. Technically candidates should have knowledge of client-side Web technologies, including Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, across all major browser platforms. Experience working with working with relational databases (ex: Postgres, MySQL), document databases (ex: CouchDB) or distributed hash-based solutions (ex: MongoDB, Cassandra, Tokyo Cabinet) is helpful. This is a paid internship and will be eligible for college credit. E-mail cover letters and resumes to: [email protected]

. Southern California Earthquake Center – Education Program Assistant ($10-12/hr) The Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) at USC is seeking to hire an USC student to assist with a variety of tasks including the development and distribution of educational products related to K-12 earthquake education. The assistant will communicate with educators, such as scheduling teacher workshops and providing materials. In addition, the assistant will prepare equipment and supplies for classroom experiences, and conduct educator training activities (at USC and other locations in the LA area). Applicants should be UNDERGRADUATE students in science, engineering, or education. (Graduate students in Education or Earth Science will also be considered.) Students with work study are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Other ideal (but not required) skills include fluency in Spanish and/or experience in webpage design. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS!!!! To apply, please email your resume and a personal statement (describing why you are interested and your relevant experience/skills) to Bob de Groot, [email protected]. To see additional postings for Southern California Earthquake Center log-in to connectSC search for JobIDs 10432 and 12359.

UNPAID INTERNSHIPS . Tongal – Social Media Intern (2 Openings) Tongal.com is a platform that facilitates the creation of content via crowdsourcing. We have members from all over the world who collaborate to create content, of all kinds, for companies and organizations. We are seeking interns interested in content development, new media, advertising and marketing to help us grow our community and continue to expand and develop our capabilities. Must be social media savvy. We want candidates who know how to use social media well, appropriately and in a professional manner (ie - Facebook & Twitter). Must be able to write clearly and concisely. You must be able to prove that you will receive academic credit for this internship by enrolling in an Internship Class at USC. Please email a SHORT cover letter and resume to Justin Carter at [email protected].

. E-MC2 – Marketing Intern The largest state association of retail jewelers and suppliers in the United States is looking for an intern to aid in marketing duties. Launching in 2010, the association is currently creating a new website that will have a large range of capabilities as well as features to the site. We are looking for an intern to work part-time, about 15 - 25 hours per week (between 10AM – 8PM Mon – Fri, negotiable), in our office for approximately one school semester. As an intern, you will be responsible for copywriting, market research, administrative duties as well as being an active participant in the overall marketing goals. From this internship, it is guaranteed you will acquire hands on experience in the fast paced world of marketing and the jewelry industry. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Social media, Blog writing, Small business administration, Online advertising, Membership development, Market Research, General administrative duties and Copywriting. Must be college student with excellent communication and writing skills. Please e-mail both your resume and writing sample. No phone calls please. Apply for position through connectSC, JobID 31913.

. KUSC – Internships Interns at KUSC enjoy a wide variety of hands-on experience. In workshop and in on-the-job settings, they learn digital editing, writing for broadcast, choosing soundbites, interview techniques, and producing radio features. All of these skills are immediately adaptable to news and information formats, as well as the classical/arts context at KUSC. Interns help prepare and run live concert broadcasts, and learn music programming strategies. They work side-by-side with seasoned professionals. At KUSC, interns report to KUSC Program Director, Gail Eichenthal, whose 30 years of experience in radio includes 12 years at CBS News and KNX Newsradio, as well as serving as host and producer of the LA Philharmonic’s national radio broadcasts for more than two decades. Interns become part of the production team that produces the weekly arts magazine program Arts Alive, and the daily Spotlight on the Arts, as well as occasional specials and documentaries. Following their work at KUSC, former Interns have been accepted at such prestigious programs as the the graduate program at USC’s Annenberg School, Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, and professional work in cable and network television, website production, Sony Entertainment, and public radio. For prospective interns: a love of the arts is preferable and an appreciation of classical music is a plus, but not necessary. Candidates should also have good communication skills and be able to work on self-guided projects and as a part of team. For further information, please contact Kelsey McConnell at (213) 225-7504. . Demand Media – New Media Intern Do you lie awake at night wondering how you’ll be able to use your journalism, communications, or English degree in a rapidly changing industry? Do you secretly wish you could turn your obsession with Facebook into an actual career? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of online publishing, but don’t know where to start? You’re in luck: Demand Media, one of the fastest-growing social media companies in the industry, is seeking six interns to work out of our Santa Monica office for the fall quarter. Our internship program is highly structured, with an emphasis on education. Demand Media interns walk away with a polished resume and working knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics and social media strategies. Demand Media editors fetch their own coffee. Intern will work with editors to leverage social media tools and syndicate content across social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, digg, Yahoo! Shine and more. Choose timely articles and write compelling headlines and copy for homepage and newsletters of Demand Media properties like Trails.com, LIVESTRONG.COM and GolfLink.com. Attend daily editorial meetings and participate in brainstorming sessions. Demand Media internships are extremely competitive. All applicants must be enrolled in college courses and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better. Applicants must be available 12-20 hours a week during regular business hours for twelve weeks. For full internship description and application instructions please e-mail [email protected].

. AEG – Various Internships Sales & Marketing Intern - The AEG Sales Internship provides qualified college students the opportunity to gain access and insight into the highly competitive world of professional sports and entertainment, while assisting the sales and marketing departments in a variety of ways. Each AEG Sales Intern will build valuable career experience as they assist the department in its efforts to market and sell tickets to a variety of events, from the LA Kings and other professional sports teams, to concerts, special events, family shows and more.

Special Events Intern - The L.A. LIVE Special Events Internship provides qualified college students the opportunity to gain access and insight into the highly competitive world of sales and events, while assisting the sales department and event coordinator in a variety of ways. Each intern will build valuable career experiences as they assist the department in its efforts to maintain a high level of consistency, accuracy, client satisfaction and follow-through so that our events are executed successfully.

Global Partnership Intern - The AEG Global Partnerships Internship provides qualified college students the opportunity to gain access and insight into the highly competitive world of professional sports and entertainment, while assisting the corporate sponsorship department in a variety of ways. Each AEG Global Partnerships Intern will build valuable career experience as they assist the department in its efforts to sell and activate sponsorships across a variety of professional sports teams, sporting events, concerts, venues, family shows and more. **For full internship descriptions and application instructions e-mail [email protected].

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact the Internship Programs Office in STU B1