The Angus Journal is a monthly magazine known for in-depth coverage of American Angus Association programs and services; the Angus business; herd management techniques; and advertising reflecting genetics herd philosophies.
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PHOTOS BY KASEY BROWN @ Courtney Spencer, 2014 junior activities intern (left), and Chelsey Smith, 2014 events and educa- tion intern (middle), help a junior member at the National Junior Angus Show. @ 2014 Angus Journal intern Paige Nelson conducts an interview for a producer profle. T he American Angus Association and its entities take great pride in investing in the beef industry's future generations. With paid internships and scholarship programs, the Association provides a chance for students to gain real-world knowledge and experience in the cattle industry, as well as fnancial support to further the education of undergraduate and graduate students passionate about Angus cattle. Deadlines and details for each internship and scholarship follow. Angus Internships The American Angus Association Events & Education Department provides an internship experience focused on planning for youth events hosted by the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). The selected intern will assist with preparations, communications and correspondence for junior shows and events. Applicants must be enrolled in an agriculture-related major, and consider themselves a self-starter, detail- oriented and an outgoing individual who has the ability to work well with others. Travel to the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference, and other shows and events is expected. To apply, send a cover letter, résumé and references to Jaclyn Upperman, events and education director, American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506, or email jupperman@ angus.org. Applications are due Feb. 6, 2015. The Association Communications & Public Relations Department is accepting applications from college juniors or seniors studying journalism, agricultural communications or related felds. Applicants should have strong writing and design skills, in addition to having completed coursework in news and feature writing, editing and design. Experience in photography, video and social media is an asset in this fast-paced internship. The internship spans from approximately late-May to mid-August, with specifc starting and ending dates depending on the applicant's availability. To apply, send a cover letter, résumé, references and writing samples to Jena McRell, digital editor, Angus Productions Inc., 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506. For more information, contact McRell at 816-383- 5100 or jmcrell@angusjournal.com. Applications are due Feb. 6, 2015. The Angus Journal offers a college junior or senior the opportunity to be part of its editorial team for the summer. The writing- intensive internship offers the selected intern an opportunity to participate in producing various publications, including the Angus Journal, the Angus Journal Digital, the Angus 36 n ANGUSJournal n January 2015 Angus Offers Internship and Scholarship Opportunities Deadline to submit application is Feb. 6, 2015. by Jena McRell, digital editor