PR Internship

3rd Coast PR

THE 3RD COAST PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM HAS AN AWARD-WINNING TRACK RECORD OF LAUNCHING CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND REINVIGORATING MATURE BRANDS THROUGH UNIQUE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS.

At 3rd Coast PR, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, we have the experience and passion to make your next product launch a memorable success.

http://www.3rdcoastpr.com

Position Details

PR Internship
Internship
Part-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
3/6/2012
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

3rd Coast PR is looking for an entry-level Intern. An Intern must possess good interpersonal and communications skills in order to work effectively with a variety of account service staff within a specific set of accounts. S/he must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines.

Administrative

  • Assist account team with account related administrative tasks

Client Servicing

  • Strive to understand the basic principles of PR
  • Familiarity with key clients
  • General account service administration
  • Assist with project coordination
  • Compilation of media coverage to client
  • Participate in program planning through research and compilation

Media Relations

  • Read and identify media clips from clipping services and online resources
  • Maintain client press clippings
  • Format clips per client specifications
  • Organize clips per client specifications
  • Observe proactive media relations
  • Assist in press tour logistics
  • Prepare press kits for distributionUnderstand clients’ top-tier media
  • Carry out media pitching calls and emails
  • Assist in writing press kit pieces (fact sheet, tip sheet, bios, etc) and general PR materials
  • Participate in brainstorms
  • Knowledge of AP style
  • Write memos to vendors
  • Research, outline, and assist in writing media advisories, bios, conference reports
  • Assist in writing pitch letters and/or email pitches and product fact sheets 
  • Strive to achieve basic understanding of key client information, including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors in the marketplace
  • Research brand information
  • Understand research and media list building tools
  • Able to execute comprehensive searches and relay information in a timely and organized fashion

The Intern is expected to be in the process of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have an interest in pursing a career in public relations while completing the internship for academic credit (not compensated).

The Intern is expected to be in the process of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have an interest in pursing a career in public relations while completing the internship for academic credit (not compensated).


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