Company/Organization: Fusion PR

Description:

Our internship program is designed to give college students the opportunity to work in the exciting and fast-paced profession of public relations. We offer a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where exceptional professionals can grow into excellent PR practitioners. By fully immersing interns into the everyday working environment of a public relations firm, they’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and truly learn the business of public relations.

The Fusion Intern experience incorporates all the responsibilities of our Account Coordinators, including:

• Media Relations – database management, research, media tracking, participate in meetings and media interviews, compile media kits and other outside vendor materials, prepare briefing documents for clients, assisting in special projects, etc.

• Client/Account Exposure – involved in daily account activities, client interfacing, conduct industry/competitor research, tradeshows and awards research, prepare meeting agendas, help draft client story ideas for press outreach, participate in creative brainstorming sessions, compose status reports, etc.

• Team/Account Support

Qualifications:

Requirements:

We are looking for smart, savvy individuals who want to learn the skills needed for a successful PR career. All applicants must have a strong interest in public relations and pursuing a career in the field. Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal, good organization and research skills, pay close attention to details and practice accuracy and thoroughness, ability to work independently, as well as having a courteous phone manner and experience with Microsoft Office are a must.

Candidates seriously considered for this position will be enthusiastic, creative multi-taskers who are eager to learn, possess strong interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrate a keen interest in working with the media and performing well under deadlines.

Paid Internship Info:

Non-paid Internship

Hours:

15-20 hours per week

Length/Availability:

Spring Semester (3 months)

Start Date:

02/04/13

End Date:

02/28/13, 05/31/13

Tags:

PR    Public  Relations    NYC    Technology    Social  Media    Marketing    Networking 

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