Public Relations Intern (Midtown)

Feb. 20, 2012

New York, NY

Confidential

One of the leading, prominent boutique Public Relations, Brand Architecture, and Event Design firms is seeking a bright, organized, polished, resourceful, dynamic intern to join our flourishing firm. Students wishing to pursue a career in Business, Entertainment/Lifestyle Marketing, Event Design, Global Brand Development and Sports Management are encouraged to apply to receive one of a few coveted winter positions.

POSITION TITLE: INTERN

Are you seeking an exciting and challenging opportunity to intern for a prominent, well-established Public Relations, Brand Architecture and Event Design firm? Are you a highly motivated, energetic proactive multi-tasker seeking an opportunity to learn from one of the best PR/Brand strategist and firms in the country known for developing stellar interns who excel in their fields and beyond? We are seeking sharp, polished, articulate individuals to provide support for our team members. Over the past 18 years we have represented a plethora of celebrated iconic Entertainers, Athletes, Corporate giants and Global brands with clients in the corporate, music, sports, television, film and non-profit arenas. We provide a wide array of services including Public Relations, Global Branding, Event Design, Crisis Management, Entertainment, Sports and Lifestyle Marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

Writing press releases, bios and highlight sheets

Copying, distributing, and filing newspaper clippings

Participating in marketing strategy meetings

Updating database/ media lists

Assisting the account executives/publicists/event design team as needed

Answer a multi-line phone system with excellent phone manner and superb business etiquette

Assist in managing, maintaining and consistently updating agency records and databases.

Coordinate mailings and daily package delivery

Generate light correspondence and filing

This ENERGETIC, CREATIVE AND SELF MOTIVATED candidate will:

Work successfully in a fast paced, high-energy environment

Possess a thirst, hunger and tenacious spirit

Work in cooperation with other interns as well as independently on both isolated and on-going projects

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Be highly motivated; a self-starter with the ability to multi-task

Operate under strict deadlines and high levels of confidentiality

Demonstrate leadership and sustain team organization in an effort to meet deadlines Be Resourceful and nimble and must possess the ability to take proactive initiative.

Able to juggle priorities and deliver dazzling results and meet deadlines

Perform daily canvassing of media placements and perform constant follow up; prepare media recaps and status reports for both internal use and for client review

Work cooperatively with colleagues in multiple practices and offices as well as clients and agency partners.

Adept in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop and InDesign a plus

Amazing design sensibility and taste level

REQUIREMENTS:

This is an internship position that continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy. For a dynamo, this amazing, opportunity provides plenty of room for advancement! Public Relations experience is not essential but is preferred. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and the Internet is required. Basic knowledge of PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro, and ACT! EOE. Serious upwardly mobile candidates with great business acumen and drive to succeed are encouraged to apply. Must be available 3-4 days a week, 20-25 hours per week.

Only serious minded aggressive, professionals should apply for this golden opportunity.

Please submit resume and cover letter for consideration.