PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA INTERN
Description
Looking for an intern interested in learning all aspects of the public relations field. The applicant who fills this position should expect to learn the field from top to bottom. It’s essential that applicants to this position have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all forms of media
- Schedule and coordinate speaking engagements, appearances, photo shoots, and other special events
- Write press releases and other materials
- Screen phone calls
- Assist with mailings, print production
- Create interview preparation materials
- Compile contact lists
- Search for press clippings
- Create or update databases
- Greet guests and clients
- Contribute to website redesign project in various ways
- Monitor and post on blogs, forums, and social networks
- Online outreach and promotion using Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more
- Website and social media optimization
Requirements
Students applying for this internship should possess an interest in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or Journalism. Candidate should have strong writing skills and an interest/understanding of social media. Applicants should be familiar with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications as well as familiarity with email protocol.
Candidates must be currently enrolled at an accredited university with at least a 3.0 G.P.A. We will work with your college internship internship office when available for educational credit. The intern application process includes an interview, background check, grammar test, and writing assessment. Interested candidates should submit resumes to info@tjmandcompany.com.