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Brown Printing Company - AQHA Publications Internship

AQHA's publications department consists of The American Quarter Horse Journal and America's Horse, and their respective Internet and social media properties.

Our magazines reach into all aspects of the horse industry, from horse racing to showing to recreational activities like trail riding. In the past, our interns have written features and short items for print and online coverage of the American Quarter Horse industry and related activities.

We offer three paid publications internships: spring (January-May), summer (May-August) and fall (August-December).

With the evolution of AQHA's Internet and social media publishing projects, the duties of the Brown Printing Co. intern have been refocused from working on the Association's magazines to managing AQHA's online and digital content. In 2008, the AQHA publications team developed a new website, America's Horse Daily, where we provide all horse owners with educational information on how to care for and train their horses. Besides being a one-stop shop for all information, America's Horse Daily (an online extension of America's Horse magazine, the official member publication of AQHA), also has five specialized daily e-newsletters and one weekly e-newsletter that America's Horse Daily visitors site can subscribe to.

The content on the America's Horse Daily website and in the daily e-newsletters, along with regular updating of the Association's Facebook and Twitter pages, is now the primary responsibility of the Brown Printing Co. intern.

Deadlines for Applying

March 15 for the Summer Internship (May-August)
July 15 for the Fall Internship (September-December)
September 15 for the Spring Internship (January-April)

All resumes, cover letters, personal essays and writing samples for the Brown Printing Co. Publications internship should be submitted to:

Priscilla Ramirez
American Quarter Horse Association
P.O. Box 32470
Amarillo, TX 79120
pramirez@aqha.org

In your cover letter, please specify which internship - fall, spring or summer - you are interested in.

A.H. 'Bud' Ferber Marketing and Communications Internship

Summary

AQHA's Marketing and Communications programs reach into all aspects of the horse industry, regardless of discipline. Qualified candidates will be challenged to write daily press releases about the American Quarter Horse and related activities; develop relationships with media professionals, agencies and industry leaders. This position is located at AQHA's international headquarters in Amarillo, Texas. The successful candidate assists with implementing AQHA's various promotions, advertising and marketing programs. By the end of a typical three-month internship, interns in this area can take a marketing program from concept to implementation.

We offer three paid marketing internships: spring (January-May), summer (May-August) and fall (August-December).

Responsibilities

• Write and disseminate press releases
• Develop and maintain list of media contacts
• Develop and/or update various marketing material
• Help plan and coordinate special events that promote the American Quarter Horse and related activities
• Assist with planning and executing AQHA's marquee events, including AQHA World Show, AQHYA World Show, Bayer Select World Show, and the Bank of America Challenge Championships
• Work closely with Internet Information Technology to market AQHA's Web site
• Develop advertisements for AQHA and investigate media buys

Goals

• To create a consistent voice and look for the American Quarter Horse industry
• To market horse activities to media and general public
• To support membership into AQHA and ownership of American Quarter Horses
• To market AQHA programs to maximize member participation and enjoyment
• To ensure AQHA maintains its leadership position

Supporting Activities

• Travel to various events
• Manage press room activities
• Write scripts for banquets, ceremonies and presentations

To apply for the A.H. "Bud" Ferber Marketing and Communications Internship, send resume and cover letter to:

Priscilla Ramirez
American Quarter Horse Association
P.O. Box 32470
Amarillo, TX 79120
pramirez@aqha.org

Deadlines for Applying

March 15 for the Summer Internship (May-August)
July 15 for the Fall Internship (September-December)
September 15 for the Spring Internship (January-April)

Youth Internship

Summary

American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) and the American Quarter Horse Association Education Department seek to educate children of all ages about the American Quarter Horse through online activities and lessons, Junior Master Horseman, and the Youth Association events.  Qualified candidates will be challenged to create new learning opportunities, maintain or enhance existing ones, develop marketing strategies for education programs, and develop relationships with professional horsemen, horsewomen, and area educators.  This position assists with implementing AQHA’s focus on education and youth.  By the end of the internship, interns in this area will be able to communicate with varied audiences and to develop an idea from conception to finalization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update Youth/JMH/Hall of Fame and Association Education marketing material
• Help plan and coordinate special events that promote Youth/JMH/Hall of Fame and Association Education
• Assist in the maintenance of the Youth/JMH/Hall of Fame and Association Education internet presence including but not limited to all social networking
• Conduct field trips or other Hall of Fame and Association educational programs as needed
• Organize and maintain educational supplies and facilities
• Travel to AQHA or other important AQHYA events
• Help with planning and implementing of local Camp It Up! Activities
• Consistent blogging about AQHYA activities and events

Goals

• To maintain quality levels of educational experiences offered by AQHYA and the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
• To market horse related content and activities to media, youth, members and general public

Supporting Activities

Develop lesson plans for use online and in the classroom

Summer internship (Late May-Mid August)
Fall internship (late August-Mid December)
Spring internship (January-Mid May)

To apply for the Youth Internship, send resume and cover letter to:

Courtney Martin
Manager of Youth and Education
American Quarter Horse Association
P.O. Box 200
Amarillo, TX 79168
cmartin@aqha.org
(806) 378-4392

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