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The Point Group Internship

Organization Description

Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It’s all part of interning at The Point Group, where you can gain invaluable, real-world Public Relations experience with personal fulfillment. We currently have an excellent opportunity for an intern to contribute right away. This is a non paid, part-time internship position with a preferred minimum of 5-10 hours per week.

Description of Internship

2014 Summer Internship: May 2014 – August 2014 OR 2014 Fall Internship: September 2014 – December 2014 for Public Relations Intern for The Point Group. Will report to David Fanucchi, Senior Account Executive.

Internship Duties

  • Providing a wide variety of skilled communications support to ensure that the highest quality of service is provided to our clients, all media, customers, staff and volunteers;
  • Assisting with drafting and distributing articles, press releases, and media advisories written on deadline, and according to AP style;
  • Interacting with local media, pitching stories and securing media attention as required;
  • Assisting with the media relations and logistical coordination at events;
  • Maintaining/updating a media database and tracking media impressions;
  • Creating flyers and collateral material;
  • Assisting with social media management, including but not limited to generating content, and monitoring accounts;
  • Assisting with the development and design of marketing and support materials;
  • Other duties as assigned

Internship Requirements

  • Prefer for candidate to be a college junior/senior seeking degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism
  • Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
  • Ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple tasks
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and groups
  • Experienced in using Microsoft programs such as Word, Power Point and Excel
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Contact:

Please provide a resume and cover letter to:
David Fanucchi, dfanucchi@thepointgroup.com