Description:
An emerging online business is accepting applications from prospective interns on a rolling basis beginning August 20, 2010. We are looking for assistance with implementing a new media plan for our organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop creative ideas and deliver expertly written content for distribution on new media channels. We are currently using a blog, Facebook and Twitter. Content must be well-researched and aligned with company brand and marketing messages.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Excellent internet research skills 2. Excellent language skills, including writing, editing, & proofreading 3. Ability to write content that engages our target audience and is aligned with our brand and marketing messages. 4. Familiarity with and passion for new media.

Preferred Skills:

- Knowledge of AP Style - Familiarity w/ the AP style manual.

This is a virtual position that involves working remotely. Must have own computer and online access. The ability to work independently under limited supervision is a must.

The following six criteria must be applied when making this determination:
1. The internship, even though it includes actual operation of the facilities of the employer, is similar to training which would be given in an educational environment;
2. The internship experience is for the benefit of the intern;
3. The intern does not displace regular employees, but works under close supervision of existing staff;
4. The employer that provides the training derives no immediate advantage from the activities of the intern; and on occasion its operations may actually be impeded;
5. The intern is not necessarily entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and
6. The employer and the intern understand that the intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship.
If all of the factors listed above are met, an employment relationship does not exist under the FLSA, and the Act’s minimum wage and overtime provisions do not apply to the intern.