Philly Sports Pulse Internships

Philly Sports Pulse.com

Internship Program

Application Packet 2010 - 2011

History

Philly Sports Pulse.com is an exclusive content, blog, and forum website dedicated to Philadelphia Sports and their fans. The website was created to be an avenue for fans to remain up to date on news in the Philadelphia area and around the country but also to provide a forum where their thoughts and opinions can be shared with other fans who share their same passion. Our contributors can be read on popular websites like yahoo sports and cbssportsline and heard on sports radio stations nationwide. Along with our website, Philly Sports Pulse.com oversees multiple social media outlets to keep fans connected and up-to-date and local and national news. Beyond the sports world, Philly Sports Pulse.com gives back to the community in many ways, such as volunteering and donations to local charities. In closing, Philly Sports Pulse.com is devoted to providing quality journalism and promoting our contributors to our reading audience and making each and every community a better place to life.

Staff

As an intern with the Philly Sports Pulse.com family you will join a group of contributors with over 40 years of experience in the sports journalism and radio market.

- Emmy Nominated Writer and Editor of Ring Magazine Joe Santoliquito

- Former 610 WIP and ESPN 950 and Current ESPN 1050 NYC Radio Host Jody McDonald

- Current 97.3 ESPN South Jersey Radio Host Mike Gill

- Nationally Recognized Singer and Song Writer Lauren Hart

- Philly Sports Pulse.com resident blogger Jack Redfern

During fall, spring, and summer Internship periods, five (5) interns are employed by the Philly Sports Pulse.com to strengthen the structure of the supportive team effort. Assigned responsibilities are equal to those of full-time staff.

HISTORY

STAFF

Working Assignments

Philly Sports Pulse.com interns will be assigned to:

Journalism:

-Pitching/Writing one to three short pieces weekly on local and/or national sports news

-Pitching/Writing content for our various media outlets and social media

-Conduct Research

-Conducting and Transcribing Interviews

-Fact checking

-Developing and pitching your own story ideas

Marketing/Advertising/PR:

-Updating multiple websites and social networking

-Researching current local and national sports stories

-Coordinating current promotions

-Handling communications

-Brainstorming with and supporting the director and on your own.

-Generation of new promotions

-Forging new and cultivating existing connections with the community and charities

Graphic and Web Design:

-Work with team to assist in website design

-Development of interactive applications (mobile, site implemented, etc..)

-Assist other departments in fulfillment of company promotions

-Brainstorm and Implement graphics and applications to increase member interaction

Available Positions

Philly Sports Pulse.com will be accepting up to five (5) qualified students to participate in its internship operations.

Length of Program

Selected interns will be part of the team from September 6, 2010 to January 7, 2010

*Dates may be longer or shorter depending on the type of internship awarded

Stipend

Each intern will have to submit a fund acquisition form for any piece that requires monetary funds.

Tuition and Fees

Payment of tuition and fees for the academic term is the responsibility of the student.

Credit

Upon successful completion of the Philly Sports Pulse.com internship program, each student will receive three (3) credit hours toward his/her degree. Interns may enroll in other classes if their enrollment does not interfere with the responsibilities of this internship.

*Note: Students interested in participating in this internship should meet with their university advisor and internship coordinator to verify receipt of credit hours as well as investigating other educational requirements established by their school.

Working Hours

Historically, A 135 hour internship would constitute a (3) credit course study with most accredited colleges. At Philly Sports Pulse we follow strictly what is prescribed by the particular college you are currently attending requirements. You will not experience your typical ‘9to5’ workday and are expected to have a flexible work schedule as many aspects of the internship, such as fact checking and conducting research, may fall outside those times. While certain absences may be unavoidable and therefore excused, frequent missed work hours will result in removal from the internship program.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested applicants must be:

- Enrolled in an accredited college or university or recent alumni of an accredited school

- In good academic standing with his or her university

- A sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student of journalism/marketing/design

NO APPLICANT WILL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, GENDER, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR ETHNIC/NATIONAL ORIGIN.

Note: It is the responsibility of the applicants to review and understand the academic requirements of the institution they attend, including course credit, minimum grade point average, and any other requirement instituted by their college or university. All applicants are recommended to speak with their academic advisor to ensure all academic requirements are fulfilled while participating in this internship program.

PARKING

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Submission Date

All application materials must be submitted together in ONE ENVELOPE and received by the committee at the address provided on the following page by no later than Friday, October 1, 2010. (Exceptions for certain situations are allowed. Contact Administrator for details)

Applicants are advised to keep copies of their application materials, as the Philly Sports Pulse.com is not responsible for material lost or damaged in the mail.

All materials submitted are for the confidential use of the Philly Sports Pulse.com and its Student Internship Committee. Application material will not be returned.

Selection Process

The members of the Philly Sport Pulse.com Management Team will review all application packages and determine which candidates are most qualified. When this determination is completed the applicant will be informed via email and phone conversation. Any internship candidate not responding to the acceptance in three (3) working days will have their internship bestowed to the next qualified candidate.

Contact Information

Should there be any questions about the application procedure for this student internship program, please contact the staff at Philly Sports Pulse.com.

Via Phone:

856-649-2562.

Via Email:

ekirk@phillysportspulse.com

motw@phillysportspulse.com

Online Resources:

Our official website: http://phillysportspulse.com

SELECTIONSUBMISSION DATEONTACT INFORMATION

Application Checklist

Students interested in the Philly Sports Pulse.com internship program should discuss the program with their academic advisors to ensure that potential participation will fit into their graduate education plans and complement their future career goals.

To apply for the journalism/marketing/design internship program, students must submit to the

Philly Sports Pulse.com the following:

1. Attached application form (the following three (3) pages)

2. A brief statement on why the applicant believes to be qualified and why he or she wishes to participate in covering local and national sports stories(for journalism)/How he or she can help the site?(for marketing and design)

3. Two (2) letters of reference obtained from college or university faculty who are aware of the applicant’s academic performance (strengths and weaknesses in professional and personal skills assist the selection committee)

4. One (1) letter of character reference from outside the academic setting (non-relative)

5. No more than three (3) samples of the applicant’s most recent, and most prized, written material (if applicable)

(This material can published independently or be the result of a non-journalism or journalism class assignment)

6. No more than three (3) samples of the applicant’ most recent and prized graphic material (if applicable)

7. Sealed copies of graduate and undergraduate academic transcripts with official stamps or signatures across the back flap

Submission of Application

1. Fill out Application and email it completed with all attached information to internship@phillysportspulse.com

2. Print out Application and fill it out then mail it to address below with all forms/letters in ONE (1) envelope:

Philly Sports Pulse Internship Program

104 English Oak Drive

Turnersville, NJ 08012APPLICATION CHECKLIST

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONA

Application Form

I. Contact Information

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(Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Initial)

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(Campus Address)

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(City) (State) (Zip Code)

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(Campus/Contact Phone Number)

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(Permanent/Home Address)

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(City) (State) (Zip Code)

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(Permanent/Home Phone Number)

II. Resume

A. Educational Information

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(University/College Attending)

_____ (Grade Point Average) ______ (Graduate Studies GPA-if applicable)

Class Rank: Sophomore____ Junior____ Senior____ Grad. School____

Academic awards, achievements, activities and studies:

B. Employment Information

Work experience, paid or volunteer:

III. Essay

Applicants must submit a brief statement on why you believe you are qualified and why you wish to participate in the Philly Sports Pulse.com internship process.

IV. References

A. Two (2) letters of reference obtained from college or university faculty who are aware of your academic performance.

B. One (1) letter of character reference from outside the academic setting (non-relative)

V. Writing Samples (if applicable)

Applicants must submit no more than three (3) samples of your most recent written material.

VI. Graphic Samples

Applicants must submit no more than three (3) samples of your most recent and prized graphic material.

VII. Transcripts

Applicants must submit sealed copies of undergraduate and/or graduate academic transcripts with official stamps or signatures across the back flap.