Public Relations Internship

&Barr
Description
**TO APPLY: Submit resume to jobs@andbarr.co
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dedicate the equivalent of 16 hours min.
- Attend, engage and participate in internal meetings
- Support media relations, including the preparation and distribution of media materials (press releases, media alerts, etc.)
- Media list research and development
- Assist with media monitoring and reporting for multiple clients
- Writing/editing of internal and external communications
- Support internal and external event planning and management
- Assist in conducting research for clients
- Support implementation of client Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs
- Assist with community relations activations
- Support agency’s social media
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3.0 GPA or higher and a junior or senior
- Journalism, communications, or public relations major
- Excellent writing and editing
- Proficiency in Associated Press (AP) writing guidelines
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Working knowledge of OS X, Microsoft Office
- Enthusiasm for the public relations and related fields
- Professional appearance and conduct
HOURS
- Average 16-24 hours a week for 12-14 weeks
- This is an unpaid, semester-long internship