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WEDU http://www.wedu.org

Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting

1300 North Boulevard

Tampa, FL 33607Map this

WEDU is west central Floridaâ??s primary PBS station, reaching 16 counties through multiple media platforms including on-air broadcasting, online interaction and onsite experiences that broaden horizons, transport and transform and open gateways to new ideas and new worlds. Through non-commercial...

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Name: Laura Fage
Position: Vice President of Communications
Email: lfage@wedu.org

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Various DepartmentsMonday, November 24, 2008 - Friday, December 31, 2010Do you have outstanding phone or organizational skills? Do you like working with people or participating in special events? Whatever your skill, WEDU is seeking individuals, community and civic groups, and specialty clubs to volunteer their time to help us maintain the excellence and foster the excitement at WEDU. Opportunities are available throughout the year for energetic people to assist with special events, membership, pledge drives and in the WEDU offices and studios. The participation of volunteers throughout the year is an important part of WEDU's success. Volunteers are valued for the time, energy, experience and expertise they share. If you have the time, we have a need you can fill!
WEDU Blue Sky ProjectThursday, April 23, 2009 - Friday, April 23, 2010With unemployment nearing double digits, thousands of qualified professionals are seeking new opportunities with little or no success. That in mind, WEDU has launched the Blue Sky Project, a volunteer consortium of creative professionals. West central Floridaâ��s primary PBS station is building a team of creative professionals to develop important station initiatives that will utilize and hone professional skills; contribute to an individualâ��s r�©sum�©; provide stimulating projects in an invigorating environment while working on the behalf of PBS â�� Americaâ��s most trusted institution*. (* 2009 GFK Roper Public Affairs & Media Survey) The participants in the Blue Sky Project will utilize their free time, work experience and drive to take meaningful station projects from initial concept to fruition within a team of like-minded and committed professionals from a variety of disciplines including Advertising; Communications; Graphic Design / Illustration; Public Relations; Special Event Planning and Web Design. Those interested in joining WEDU and the stationâ��s award-winning Communications staff in this new volunteer consortium, should send their r�©sum�©, along with a 150-word professional summary.

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Communications / PR Intern - Spring 2009WEDU, west central Florida's primary PBS affiliate, is seeking talented and motivated interns for the Spring 2009 semester. Interns will participate in the daily operations of the WEDU communications department, to include: writing and editing copy for publications and releases; assisting with graphic design and web projects; assisting with planning and setup of major fundraising events; building relationships with partners in the nonprofit community; and participating in various other presentations and projects. Current college and university students are strongly encouraged to apply. This internship is unpaid, but offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to earn course credit. Motivated interns will have the chance to develop several portfolio pieces throughout the semester. Applicants should have already taken some communications or public relations courses. Submit cover letter, resume and two writing samples to Marialuisa Curran, WEDU Communications Manager, at mcurran@wedu.org.
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