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Office of Presidential Libraries – Digital Media Intern Fall 2010 Internship The National Archives and Records Administration has internship opportunities in the Office of Presidential Libraries, for the Fall 2010 semester. Candidates should be pursuing a graduate degree in Information Studies and/or Library Science with an emphasis on digital technology or e-Government. This is an unpaid internship program. Interns will work closely with staff members to support management of Web-based initiatives at the Presidential Libraries. These internship positions will provide an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the development of Gov 2.0 programs and projects that support online access to archival holdings. Work projects will focus on the areas described below, and will be customized based on the selected interns’ skills and specializations. Coordination and development of projects will be provided by a staff member who holds a Masters in Library Science. Location: College Park, MD Podcast Production Responsibilities include: ● Researching and developing content for podcast production ● Writing podcast scripts ● Preparing and applying metadata in the appropriate podcast platform Social Media Responsibilities include: ● Conducting research of the Presidential Libraries holdings to explore topics for Web 2.0 content ● Monitoring social media activity on multiple platforms ● Creating reports and providing analysis of web analytics and other appropriate measurement tools ● Providing support for the development and launch of rich social media interactions Requirements: ● Coursework or comparable experience in information technology, web analytics, and digital media ● Experience in maintaining blogs, wikis, and a diverse range of social media platforms and management tools ● Excellent writing, communication, and research skills ● Proficient in Google Analytics, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ● Knowledge of user-experience principles To Apply: Students interested in the Office of Presidential Libraries internships should submit a cover letter and resume to: National Archives and Records Administration Office of Presidential Libraries (NL) – Room 2200 Attn: Digital Media Intern 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740 Please note: Project start date for the internship would be late September – early October. For further information contact [log in to unmask]