Description:

Drafts basic public relations materials including news releases, media alerts,
fact sheets, client meeting summaries, status reports and other materials
as directed.
Carries out special and media event planning activities and arrangements
as outlined by the public relations specialist or counselor.
Attends and participates in client meetings, media training sessions, presentations, traffic meetings and brainstorming sessions as directed.
Assists with the development and updating of media lists and other databases, including membership, marketing, prospect and administrative databases. Other tasks include database creation, data entry and update additions and corrections. The intern will provide data output in the form of letters, fax lists, data lists and other reports as requested by account staff.
Assists with the distribution of client information/materials or the Unions marketing materials.
Also ensures completeness and accuracy of information and assists with the management of destination lists, and coordination of fax, mailing or broadcast fax activities. In addition, conducts appropriate follow up when necessary.
Assists with the management of outside vendors to successfully complete outside work, including, but not limited to printing of materials, renting of audio/visual equipment, photography, graphic arts services or supplying needed products.
Assists with administrative duties including fax processing, sorting, collating, stuffing envelopes, mailings and other administrative functions as assigned.
Assists with the management of newspaper and periodical inventories for easy access.
Supports the Unions efforts by drafting new client releases and performing research activities.

Qualifications:

Public relations interns will be actively enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a
university public relations, marketing, advertising or other related program. Current students will preferably have at least sophomore standing. The individual must demonstrate the ability to undertake basic public relations writing assignments, and posses an understanding of basic media relations skills, an ability to interact professionally with clients, and good judgment. A working knowledge of computers, as well as word processing and database management software is necessary. Interns will work between 12-20 hours a week. Summer interns will work 40 hours per week. Prior relevant experience is preferred.

Paid Internship Info:

College credit

Hours:

12-20 per week

Length/Availability:

ongoing

Start Date:

04/10/2012

End Date:

, , 12/1/2012, none

Deadline:

ongoing

Additional Info:

Our interns will be the first considered for hiring positions when available. We will also gladly write letters of recommendations to interns that complete at least 12 weeks of service.

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