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  • Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on
    undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In
    making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, 'When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution.'

    If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor
    student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tu ition and no student loans!

    To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making
    less than $60,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at:
    http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office
    at (617) 495-1581

Current Job Postings:


Social Media Intern (9/15/08)

Description: Creating BlackNLA pages on online social networking sites (myspace/facebook/etc.), and managing those online social networking sites. Researching websites, blogs, and community groups for Peer-to-Peer Marketing Campaigns. Managing online marketing initiatives including contests, promotions, and viral campaigns in relation to the social networking sites, Increasing awareness about BlackNLA utilizing social networks. Posting in forums, social network s and other sites.

Qualifications: Strong drive, self motivated and an excellent work ethic. Great computer skills and a passion for all things internet! Experience on popular websites, such as Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, MySpace and Digg; and/or with mobile applications, such as SMS, mobile web and media, etc. Skilled in online search. Diligent work ethic and insatiable desire to learn. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, HTML

This position is hands on and will provide intern with a number of learning and educational experiences for both business to business and consumer marketing.

Email resume and letter stating why you'd be perfect for the position to jobs@blacknla.com

IMAX Corporation - Position: Marketing Intern 9/15/08

Description: IMAX Corporation ("IMAX"), founded in 1967 and headquartered jointly in New York City and Toronto, Canada, is a world leader in entertainment technology with activities ranging from design, leasing, marketing, maintenance, and operation of IMAX theatre systems to development, production, and distribution of large-format films. The IMAX® brand is world famous and stands for the highest-quality, most immersive motion picture entertainment.

IMAX internships offer visibility, hands-on learning, and practical work experience in a fun, friendly environment. Internships are for college/university course credit only and are unpaid. IMAX does not provide housing or relocation assistance.

Marketing Intern will assist in the development, coordination and execution of marketing programs and events to promote IMAX movies, and provide project support to marketing staff.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support Marketing staff through a variety of projects including brainstorming and researching marketing and promotional opportunities, concepts, and merchandise
- Contribute to concept and development of marketing materials
- Assist staff with development and execution of contests, promotions and events
- Attend staff meetings; may attend screenings and other promotional events
- Assist Marketing staff with general administrative duties
Requirements: oStrong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter, well-organized, able to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Creative and innovative with interest in marketing and entertainment
- Flexible, agreeable, and a team player
- Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet savvy
- Minimum of two days per week for at least 8 weeks
- Start/end dates, days and hours are flexible

To Apply: To be considered, applicant must be a currently-enrolled college/university student and will receive course credit for internship. Please e-mail your resume with cover letter to rlathy@imax.com and include Internship in subject line. Two positions available. Location: Santa Monica, CA. IMAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Wanted:
Contributing Writers -
BlackNLA is looking for a articles and essays to be posted to BlackNLA. We are looking for pieces on local organizations, businesses, professionals and events happening in LA. We will provide you a bio/bi-line and contact information. info@blacknla.com 3/18/2008


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