Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Beef Expo Communications Internship
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is offering one paid communications internship for the duration of its 55thConvention and Beef Expo, held March 30 – April 2 in Perry, Ga., at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. The intern is expected to stay in the selected hotel for the three days. All travel expenses and mileage associated with program work will be reimbursed. Upon completion, the selected intern will receive a scholarship from Georgia Cattlemen’s Association for $500.
Responsibilities:
- Photography: Attend and photograph all Convention and Beef Expo events and sales; Create photo captions for magazine and social media usage; Manage photo uploads to social media
- Writing: Attend and report on all Convention and Beef Expo events and sales; Collect sale reports, quotes and interviews for magazine and social media usage; Manage social media updates
To apply, you MUST meet the following criteria:
- Must be a Georgia resident and/or attend a Georgia college or university
- Be a member of GJCA (Dues $15)
- Be a sophomore, junior or senior in college
- Major in animal science, agricultural economics, agribusiness, food science, meat science, agricultural communications, agricultural education or family and consumer sciences
- Must be able to be present at all Convention events, beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday through conclusion of events on Saturday
- Must have strong journalism or photojournalism skills
- Must be involved in extracurricular activities pertaining to agriculture
Application Requirements:
- Completed application, including résumé, short biography and most recent transcript
- Examples of work
- Photography: Three to five high resolution color photographs
- Writing: Three to five articles or press releases
- Application must be received no later than February 20, 2016 to the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association office. A final decision will be made no later than February 25, 2016. Postmarked applications received after February 20 will not be considered.
Please send typed applications and work examples to:
Bailey Toates
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
Director of Communications and Youth Activities
P.O. Box 27990
Macon, GA 31221
Email applications may also be submitted to .
Questions? 478 474 6560 or
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Beef Expo Internship
APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 20, 2016
APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED
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PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE SPACE ALLOTTED.
1. Explain your interest in this internship. How will your skills allow you to adequately perform all tasks required?
2. In your view, what is the role of commodity groups such as the Georgia Cattlemen's Association, Georgia CattleWomen's Association, Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Beef Board? Have you had experience with any such organizations? Please explain.
3. Please describe how you use social media in your everyday life.
5. List other experiences,skills, extracurricular activities or achievements which might assist us in considering you for the internship.
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Please include the following with your application:
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2. Most recent transcript.
3. Short autobiography (Limit to 500 words or less).
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Mail completed application and associated materials to
Please send typed applications and work examples to:
Bailey Toates
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
Director of Communications and Youth Activities
P.O. Box 27990
Macon, GA 31221
Email applications may also be submitted to .
Questions? 478 474 6560 or