The tenth annual Scripps Day at Ohio University will take place Tuesday, Oct. 13. This celebration of the partnership between the Scripps Howard Foundation and the Scripps College of Communication features a Scripps Expo where students share creative activity and collaborative projects, a plenary session and the naming of the Scripps Next Top Intern, which carries with it a $3,500 internship stipend.

“While Scripps Day at Ohio University is rooted in tradition, we use the event to continually explore how the partnership can benefit both the foundation and the college,” said Scripps College of Communication Dean Scott Titsworth.

“A number of positives have come from this event over the years, ranging from jobs for our graduates to new and exciting initiatives for the college. I’m excited about this year’s Scripps Next Top Intern contest, as it will provide professional development to students who attend and, certainly, for the winner, who will be able to use the $3,500 stipend towards an internship experience.”

The event, which is open to all Scripps College of Communication students, features a selection of six student who will present and answer questions from a panel of judges during an afternoon event, open to the public. Winners in 2014 included MDIA students Lexi Gojdics and Eric Tiu and all interested MDIA students are encouraged to apply.

Entries to the contest are now being accepted and must include:

• A cover letter detailing why the student should be selected as the Scripps Next Top Intern. The letter should include how the award would fulfill your dreams. The cover letter should be addressed to Ms. Karen Hite Director, Talent Acquisition, E. W. Scripps Company, 312 Walnut Street, 2800 Scripps Center, Cincinnati, OH 45202.  DO NOT MAIL IT DIRECTLY.
• A résumé including education and work experience and electronic portfolio or link to sample of work. Link it to résumé if possible.
• Three references including name title, address and how the reference is known.

Submit your application by September 28th at 5 p.m. to Karen Peters, Internship & Students Services Specialist petersk@ohio.edu, 119 Schoonover Center. (Electronic or paper delivery accepted.)