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Posted April 2, 2011
Marist COMMARTS Internship -- PR/Integrated Comm
Fall 2011
Application Deadline Friday, April 8
Marist communication majors, take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop cutting-edge social media and integrated communication skills. Background, experience, course work (concentration) in public relations highly desired.
To Apply: Send electronic resume with cover letter and list of three references to mark.vandyke@marist.edu.
Selection of best-qualified candidate will take place before April 15 deadline for fall 2011 course registration period, which will allow the selectee to add credits to fall schedule.
Organization: School of Communication and the Arts, Marist College
Type: Integrated Communication Intern
Location: Poughkeepsie (Marist Main Campus)
Qualifications: Minimum of 2.5 GPA; completion of 60 college credits and prerequisite course in employment practicum. Highly motivated with proficiency in online media and social networks. Excellent writing and communication skills; keen attention to detail; outstanding management and organizational skills. Desire to learn and take initiative while working independently. Available to work 10 to 15 hours a week (3 academic credits).
Description: The School of Communication & the Arts houses the largest undergraduate program at Marist College and offers degree programs in art and art history, communication, fashion, media arts and music. The intern will assist with management of public relations, advertising, marketing and other strategic communication functions that help manage relationships among the school its key internal and external audiences. The intern will report directly to a designated member of the staff or faculty for supervision purposes; however, the intern will provide direct support to the school’s dean, various members of the faculty and staff, and contract employees.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Design, upload, and update material (text, images, videos, links, etc.) for the school’s website(s).
- Write, edit, and distribute public relations, advertising, and marketing materials (press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, video releases, pitches, etc.) about accomplishments of students and faculty, significant events, and other newsworthy items.
- Assist as necessary with media relations.
- Write, upload, and update material and membership databases on professional networks (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc.).
- Create content, help distribute, and monitor communication on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, blogs, etc.).
- Serve as liaison with student communication groups (PRSSA, Communication Arts Society, Advertising Club, etc.)
- Conduct research and evaluation as needed.
- Develop a social media strategy for the school.
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The Public Relations Society of America has issued guidelines for paid and unpaid public relations internships. Read "Paid and Unpaid PR Internships: PRSA Professional Standards Advisory PS-17 (Feb 2011)."
Posted January 19, 2011
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Posted February 15, 2011
The Public Relations Society of America has issued guidelines for paid and unpaid public relations internships. Read "Paid and Unpaid PR Internships: PRSA Professional Standards Advisory PS-17 (Feb 2011)."
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Posted January 19, 2011
PR Intern -- Midtown New York City (Spring 2011)
Description: A boutique fashion public relations firm in Midtown NYC (right next to Grand Central Station) is seeking a spring 2011 intern. All communication, journalism, public relations, and fashion majors are encouraged to apply! Interns will gain valuable, first-hand public relations experience.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Assist with various public relations projects, Fashion Week, events and media efforts.
- Compile media lists.
- Handle press clippings.
- Assist with writing media alerts and press releases.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Articulate; proper phone etiquette
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Available 2 or 3 days a week depending on school schedule (negotiable)
Compensation: Academic credit
