Description:

We are looking for an unpaid intern to work with us on a wide variety of client projects.

Drafts basic public relations materials including news releases, media alerts, fact sheets and other materials as directed.

Manages and creates content for businesses social media sites

Carries out special and media event planning activities and arrangements as outlined by the owner and marketing director

Attends and participates in client meetings and brainstorming sessions as directed.

Assists with the development and updating of media lists and other databases, including client, 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.

Assists with the distribution of client information/materials or the businesss marketing materials.

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.

Spports the businesss efforts by drafting new client releases and performing research activities

Qualifications:

Requirements/Skills: 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. The public relations intern will be mentored by the owner and consultant specialist. Both will help the intern prioritize tasks and focus on multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Interns will work between 15-20 hours a week. Prior relevant experience is preferred.

Length/Availability:

5 months

Start Date:

March 1, 2013

End Date:

, , July 1, 2013

Deadline:

July 2013

Additional Info:

Most of the duties will be performed offsite. However, the intern will be highly supervised with daily check-ins with owner and progress reports

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