Description:

Do you have an interest in public relations and a passion for fashion? If so, Jewelers of America, the national association for businesses serving the fine jewelry retail marketplace, wants you as its next PR & Marketing Intern.

Jewelers of America’s PR & Marketing Internship is a semester-long program consisting of mentorship and skill development through PR & Marketing assignments for Jewelers of America’s consumer education arm, Jewelry Information Center (JIC), which specializes in fine jewelry trends and information. The intern will work closely with JA’s Director Communications, Director of Marketing & Membership and Communications Manager.

The PR & Marketing Intern will assist with overall public relation efforts, special event production and closely monitor product placements. The internship will give a savvy student public relations and marketing experience needed to build a competitive résumé.

Qualifications:

•Update Fine Jewelry Image Database
•Help write press releases and pitch press
•Help develop relationships with fashion, bridal and fine jewelry blogging community
•Assist with publicity and production of JIC’s consumer contests
•Assist with press events and TV segments
•Maintain and organized props closet including jewelry forms
•Assist with incoming and outgoing jewelry for press segments and editor requests and maintain jewelry sign in/sign out sheet
•Perform other PR tasks as needed

Beneficial Skills:
•Strong communications skills
•An interest in fashion or jewelry
•Detailed oriented, energetic, and self-starter
•Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines
•Proficient in all forms of Social Media including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.com
•Comfortable with photo editing software, like Photoshop

Criteria for Participation:
•Applicants must be an undergraduate students enrolled in college or university to participate in the summer internship program.

Paid Internship Info:

$10/hr

Hours:

25-30 hours

Length/Availability:

6- to 12-week Summer Internship program

End Date:

06/01/12,

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