Department of Communication Internship Program

University of Maryland
LEARNING AGREEMENT for COMM386
Students name: Greer Hunter
Address: 7307 Hopkins Avenue, College Park Md.
Phone number: 617.797.3803
e-mail: greerhunter11@gmail.com
Worksite supervisor's name and title: Steven Eliopoulos
Organization name: Bulldog Public Relations
Address: 1811 18th Street, NW Suite 32 Washington, DC 20009
Phone number: 202.483.3003
e-mail: info@bulldogpublicrelations.com
Fax:
Academic Instructor's name and title: Julie S. Gowin, Outreach Coordinator
Address: Department of Communication, R2130 Skinner Bldg., College Park, MD 20742
Phone number: (301) 405-7323
e-mail: gowin@umd.edu
Fax: (301) 314-9471
Descriptive Title of Internship Position: Public Relations Intern
Job description including general duties to be undertaken as part of the internship:

The students work should meet this description, the student should receive adequate
supervision, the student should have a safe place to work, and the student should have
the opportunity to fulfill learning requirements.
The student should provide diligent performance of work, safeguard the interests of the
organization, and share information that may impact the students ability to do the job
including the level of internship course for which the student has registered.
Description of compensation including amount, how and when paid and treatment of taxes, as
well as, facilities, and supervision to be provided by the worksite organization to the student:
This internship is unpaid and being completed for credit only.
As a fall intern, Greers projects will include:
- Writing and editing press releases
- Media database management
- Working directly with media to coordinate interviews and story opportunities
- Media tracking
- Planning special events, coordinating promotions and learning the day-to-day workings of a
- Participation in publicity planning and strategy sessions

- Preparation, organization and distribution of press clippings and other press materials
- Pitching local media
- Writing of additional press materials, publication pieces, etc.
- Other projects as assigned, based on department needs and intern's interests
Units of credit to be earned: 4 (require a minimum of 45 hours of work per credit)
Time frame of internship:
Start date: September 2, 2014
End date: December 11, 2014
Weekly schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 10a.m.-5p.m. plus client events
Grading
Intern: The student should follow the syllabus provided by the instructor.
Supervisor: The supervisor should write an evaluation of the student and send it to the
instructor by semesters end. It should be signed and on company letterhead. This letter should
verify the number hours the student has worked and give a descriptive evaluation of the quality
of work provided by the student during the internship. A copy of the evaluation should be
provided to the student. Please note that students will be allowed to view the evaluation.
Instructors access to evaluate the student
Early in the internship the student should coordinate and the organization should welcome an
onsite visit at the worksite for the instructor. The onsite visit should include a tour of the facility
and the students workspace, and an opportunity to meet and talk briefly with the supervisor.
Student Interns Goals and Objectives (including project plan)
Goal: To gain a better understanding of the writing style in public relations
Objective: Write pieces for media kits and press releases
Objective: Help in the editing and revising process of the President and Senior Executives written
pieces
Goal: To learn about establishing and maintaining good relationships with the media as a PR pro
Objective: Creating a media list for upcoming client events
Objective: Reading a variety of publications to learn about the different reporters in the DC area
Project plan: Throughout the semester I will write press releases, assemble media advisories,
attend events and build relationships with media on behalf of Bulldog. I will use the Capitol City
and Cadys Alley Oktoberfest event as my project to highlight in my portfolio. I will be setting up
their TV coverage of the events, managing social media, and alerting media of the events details
through press releases and media kits.
*My featured project was changed to Urban Countrys 23rd Anniversary Event. This event
required more attention from Bulldog and offered me more responsibility. This suggestion
was made by my supervisor, Steven.

Weather emergency plan and absenteeism policy

IfweatherdoesnotpermitmetogetintoworksafelyorIamtooilltocomeinwork,I
willmakeupthehoursbystayinglongerintheofficethenexttimeIaminuntilthe
hoursarecompleted.
Rights of the worksite in supervising the student
The supervisor has the right to direct the students work, hours, discipline, and termination.
Process of termination
Student and supervisor should share concerns with the instructor before taking action to
terminate the internship. The student should have permission of the instructor before
terminating participation in the internship. The instructor may remove the intern from the
placement.
The undersigned agree to the conditions, including any attachments, which shall be initialed, set
forth in this document for this internship.
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