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Still looking for a summer internship? We’re looking for an Events Editor!

We’re looking for a summer intern (can continue into the fall as well) to take control of our events calendar.  There are so many amazing, awesome, cool events happening around Pittsburgh and we can’t keep up.

We’re looking for a blogging, social media rock-star (or wanna be rock-star) to take the rains of the events section of IheartPGH.

Event Editor Responsibilities include…

  • review and approve submitted events
  • clean up the events calendar – help make this page look awesome – you don’t have to know how to code, but a willingness to learn more about WordPress and wordpress plugins will be helpful.
  • curate event categories – what are we missing? what can be improved?
  • Explore partnerships with other organizations that are looking to promote events around Pittsburgh
  • attend 1 event per week and write a blog post about it
  • share photos on Instagram, Facebook, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest
  • help us build the ultimate guide to promoting your event in Pittsburgh
  • determine the best ad strategy for the events calendar
  • 1 meeting per week – you will work from home, your favorite coffee shop, and events around town

You should apply if…

  • you love Pittsburgh or you are new to town and want to learn more about Pittsburgh
  • you like meeting new people
  • you want to learn about social media, blogging, local media, event planning
  • you are ok being paid in coffee, free tickets and free sandwiches (past IheartPGH interns have used this opportunity to land jobs at some work places like here and here)

So you want to apply to be the first IheartPGH Events Editor?  Follow these instructions….

  1. Find an interesting event happening in Pittsburgh in June and submit it to the events calendar.  Take notes on the submission process.
  2. Like IheartPGH on Facebook and Follow @IheartPGH on Twitter
  3. Send an email to events@iheartpgh.com with your name, your favorite blog, 3 ways we can improve the events submission process, a link to your favorite Pittsburgh blog that is not IheartPGH.

Yinztern Catherine is applying for the Millennial Trains Project!

When I read

You might remember last July when Lindsay applied for the Millennial Trains Project with her idea The United States of Pittsburgh. She received a tremendous amount of support and I’m hoping you’ll be able to donate to my campaign too!

I’m going to explore local independent bookstores and public libraries at each of the stops along the trip. Libraries and bookstores are such cornerstones of communities and I want to discover what places in other cities are doing to engage their neighborhoods. I also want to tie it all in with the digital age by seeing the extent that libraries and bookstores use modern technology and social media to get people involved.

My ultimate goal is to share lots of stories, ideas, and photos with everyone and bring some amazing possibilities back to Pittsburgh. I really believe the level of community engagement in Pittsburgh is one of the things that makes it special and such a great city.

Southern map

This year the train stops in Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Kansas City, Louisville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Miami, and takes place March 16-26.

I’m almost halfway to my goal and am really excited about possibly going on this trip! Any donation amount would be helpful and I would be incredibly grateful. Sharing my campaign with as many outlets as possible is also super important to it succeeding. All funds must be raised by February 15th, but if I reach my goal by February 1st, they will pay for my plane tickets!

You can read more about my project, donate, or share via the following link: http://crowdhitch.millennialtrain.co/campaign/detail/2550

They are also still looking for applicants so if you have an idea, you should apply too!

Thank you, wonderful I heart PGH readers!

Join Our Team: Writers Wanted

Help wanted sign

Help wanted sign (Photo credit: andjohan)

We’re looking for some new interns to join the team to help us with writing and social media for both IheartPGH and BlogLocal.  We have had some great interns in the past who have moved on to new jobs and we would like to expand the blogging team.

We are looking for interns who:

  • like to write
  • are interested in learning more about blogging and social media and how to use those tools in a business setting
  • like geeky things
  • are passionate about local communities
  • are looking for an unpaid internship (school credit is available)
  • are a currently a college student or have a college degree
  • are able to spend a minimum of 3 hours at our office (we’re located on the Southside and have unlimited coffee)

Current Openings:

Here are the positions we are looking to fill.  If you have an idea for a different weekly column or project that you think would work well on IheartPGH we would be happy to talk about adding an additional position.

  • Shop Pittsburgh Blogger – Like shopping? Like local businesses – then this is the position for you!  We’re looking for someone to start and manage a weekly column about local shops in Pittsburgh.
  • BlogLocal – Sports Blog Scout – Do you eat, breath and sleep sports? We are looking for someone to help us find the best sports blogs in Pittsburgh and beyond and to write a weekly column interviewing and highlighting the best in sports blogging.
  • Events Blogger – Do you like to check out local events?  We’re looking for a blogger who will write at least one post a week about an upcoming event and then write a follow up post highlighting an event from the previous week.
  • BlogLocal – Fashion Blog Scout – are you a fan of fashion?  Help us scour the web for the best local fashion blogs and write a weekly profile of the most stylish fashion bloggers.
  • 88 Neighborhoods Scout – We are looking for a blogger to help us plan out a series of posts that visits all 88 neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh
  • Web Design Problem Solver – we’re looking for some one with mad CSS skills, who loves HTML and maybe knows a thing or two about wordpress to help make our site shine (and make sure everything is in working order).
  • VotePGH Project Manager  – we’re working on a project to increase awareness about upcoming elections.  If you love social media and civic engagement – this is the job for you.
  • Editor – Are you ready to step up and take charge of one of Pittsburgh’s oldest blogs?  We’d like to find someone to help take IheartPGH to the next level.  If you are interested in managing a motley crew of Pittsburgh lovers and want to take charge of an ever changing editorial calendar – this is the position for you.

About Working With Us:

We’ve been blogging about the burgh on IheartPGH for almost 7 years and we love it.  Last year we launched BlogLocal to make it easier to find and discover local blogs.  We have met a ton of great people around Pittsburgh and beyond through blogging.  We are looking for interns who are eager to use these online platforms to expand their offline networks. We want to help you learn about writing for online publications and how to successfully use social media to build a brand.  Our past interns have been hired by some of the top design firms and brands in the Pittsburgh area.

Dates and Times:

Internship dates can be flexible – but we are open to interns year round.  We ask that you be able to commit a minimum of 3 months with 3 hours per week to be in the office (we can plan some office hours at a local coffee shop if that is a more convenient location).

How to Apply:

We used to have a fancy pants application form – but we would rather hear from you!  Send an email to lindsay@iheartpgh.com with the following information:

  • your name
  • which position or position(s) you would be interested
  • your favorite blog about Pittsburgh other than IheartPGH
  • what you would like to get out of a writing internship

 

Yinz Want To Learn About Social Media N’At? 7 Reasons to Attend Podcamp Pittsburgh

If you want to learn more about social media then this is the weekend for you.

This Saturday and Sunday is the 7th Annual Podcamp Pittsburgh – a free unconference where social media experts from Pittsburgh and beyond will be offering presentations and panel discussions on all things social media.  There are lots of sesssions for every level.  If you have been looking to learn more about how to use blogging, Facebook, Twitter, podcasts and a host of other tools to get better connected on the internet – then Podcamp is for you.

Podcamp starts Friday night with a happy hour at Rolands in the Strip.  Saturday and Sunday start with a keynote followed by a day of presenations.  There is also a party on Saturday night at Alpha Lab.

Podcamp Pittsburgh 7
Friday-Sunday, October 26-28, 2012
Point Park University, Rolands, Alpha Lab
Podcamp Pittsburgh is free to attend – you can register here.

7 Reasons To Attend Podcamp Pittsburgh 7

http://storify.com/iheartpgh/7-reasons-to-attend-podcamp-pittsburgh-7

Social Media/Writing Internship

A new project that I am involved with is looking for a few good interns for the summer.  If you know of anyone who might be interested in learning about social media, writing and entrepreneurhip – please share this internship with them.

About Us:
We are a new start up company in Pittsburgh that is focused on building a community of local bloggers all across the US.  Our goal is to put local blogging on the map.

About the Internship:
We are seeking interns to help with a variety of projects – lots of research and lots of brainstorming.  We are also looking for interns to help us build our online community – which includes writing for our corporate blog and to managing our Facebook/Twitter accounts.

About You:

  • We are looking for interns who
  • can wear many hats – we are a start up company and there are lots of different projects to take on.
  • are interested in learning more about blogging and social media and how to use those tools in a business setting
  • like geeky things
  • are passionate about local communities
  • are excited about the idea of working with a start up company and sharing ideas with the CEO
  • are looking for an unpaid internship (school credit is available)
  • are a currently a college student or have a college degree

Internship Duties Include:

  • researching local blogs and updating the database
  • writing descriptions for local blogs
  • writing blog post for the BlogLocal blog
  • selecting the local blog of the week
  • outreach to local blogging directories
  • researching vendors

How to Apply:
Please read these instructions carefully.

1. Find 3 local blogs that you like – 1 blog that is about Pittsburgh and 2 blogs that are about other cities

2. Print out and mail your resume and cover letter to

BlogLocal
c/o pairNetworks, Inc.
Suite 210
2403 Sidney Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

3. Fill out this form with your name email and 3 blogs – http://bit.ly/internship-2011

Dates and Times:

Internship dates can be flexible – we had to enter a date below – but we are open to interns year round.  We ask that you be ably to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to be in the office.

Will I have vacation time? Of course – we understand that trips get planned – and it is summer – just let us know ahead of time and we will be happy to work out a schedule that works for everyone.

Have Questions?

Drop us an email – internshipfun@bloglocal.net

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