Agency Intern Positions
Fall 2024 Team Application – JOUR minors are required to complete this application. Jour & AGComm majors should meet with your advisor.
TGC is typically comprised of students majoring within the Department of Journalism & Public Relations and the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department with options in graphic design and media arts. Students in other majors are welcome to apply. With the exception of the Creative Services Team, priority consideration is given to:
J&PR majors, particularly those who have successfully completed JOUR 344, Public Relations Strategy. News option students must have at least one semester’s experience on The Orion and successfully completed JOUR 321 and JOUR 327. For applicants to the Creative Services Team: Graphic design applicants must have passed portfolio review and have experience with process work. Photographers and videographers are preferred to be majoring in media arts. Photography minors are also encouraged to apply.
*Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Tehama Group Communications is a STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM at Chico State. Tehama Group will NEVER SEND YOU AN EMAIL OFFERING YOU A JOB. If you receive an email from Tehama Group regarding a job offer please do not respond with personal information – this is a phishing scam. If you are a student at Chico State and want to learn about opportunities you can email Dr. Janell Bauer at jour@csuchico.edu.
Creative Team
PR Team
If you are interested in applying for a position on the on the creative team, including graphic designer, web designer, photographer or videographer, please email Janell Bauer at jcbauer@csuchico.edu. You will need to provide sample work.
To join TGC as general staff (not creatives), you must complete the pre-req JOUR 344, and enroll for JOUR 445 Section 2. If you have not completed JOUR 344 please contact Janell Bauer at jcbauer@csuchico.edu to learn about your options.
Account Executive
AEs work directly with clients to solve real-world communication challenges. Each AE leads one client account and serves as PR staff on another client account. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Editorial Director
The editorial director is the leader of the editing team and is the point of contact for editing needs. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Social Media Director
The director is the leader of the social media team and the point person for all agency social media. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Art Director
Leads the creative team which includes: graphic designers, photographers and videographers. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Web Designer
Works directly with clients to improve the look, feel and usability of their web materials and collaborates with TGC staff on visual storytelling. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
General Manager
The General Manager is responsible for the overall direction of the agency. The GM and adviser work together to create an effective strategy that will ensure smooth agency operations. Additionally, the GM plans and runs weekly meetings, serves as a resource for agency members and enforces policies. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Online Communications Director
The Online Communications Director oversees TGC’s owned public relations channels, including the website and the blog. The specific tasks for this position often changes based on the individual’s interest and skills. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Assistant Account Executive
AAEs support their AE and are the go to contact for the client when the AE is unavailable. These students work as support on two accounts. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Editorial Assistant
The editorial team includes three to four editorial assistants that serve as editors on each client-facing team. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Social Media Assistant
The social media assistants are in charge of different social media channels for all TGC platforms. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Graphic Designer
Works directly with clients on print and digital media projects and collaborates with TGC staff on visual storytelling. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Photographer/Videographer
Meets with clients to determine artistic needs, attends events and orchestrate photo shoots, and contributes to creative photos/videos for agency and client use. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.
Public Relations Director & Assistant
The PR Director is the second-in-command of the agency. The director supports the work of the general manager and leads the agency’s awareness efforts while being supported by the PR assistant. Ideal candidates are those who have prior experience with TGC or other public relations internships. Must be a current Chico State student to be considered.