Work Location: Omaha, NE
Closing Date: October 31, 2011
Basic Purpose of Job:
Union Pacific is currently accepting applications for student internship positions available in the Corporate Communications organization in Omaha, Nebraska. These internship opportunities provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment for one of America's most recognized and successful transportation companies.
Responsibilities include writing stories for Union Pacific on-line and print employee publications, developing and pitching media outreach ideas, writing news releases and conducting media research. To be eligible for consideration, students must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and have college credits equivalent to two years full-time enrollment. Preference given to candidates with a major discipline in Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a closely aligned field.
The Corporate Communications organization is staffing internships for Spring, Summer, and/or Fall, 2012. Year round internship appointments may also be available. Work schedules and hours can be flexibly designed to accommodate class schedules. Please note: your online application is considered a sample of your writing and editing skills so please review application to ensure quality prior to submitting.
Accountabilities:
Write stories for Union Pacific on-line and print employee publications.
Develop and pitch media outreach ideas.
Write news releases.
Conduct media research.
Perform hands-on communications role for company events.
Required Education, Training, Experience or Skills:
College credits equivalent to two years towards an undergraduate degree in Journalism, Public Relations, English, or closely aligned field.
Preferred Education, Training, Experience or Skills:
2 year(s) experience / knowledge in computer applications demonstrating proficiency with MS Office applications.
1 year(s) experience / knowledge in corporate communications demonstrating effective business writing and editing skills.
Applications may be submitted through this link:
http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/apply/descr.cfm?REQN_NBR=062762