[sc:br]PUBLIC RELATIONS

Public Relations Internship

The student will support his/her mentor with the following:

Managing inventory and trafficking samples to and from magazines and stylists on a daily basis;
Tracking and scanning credits and maintaining press books;
Preparing for market appointments, press previews and various events;
Researching and building relationships with new magazines, blogs and other media outlets;
Assisting with written pitch and press release development;
Offering team support across all aspects of daily task.

Responsibilities will include:

PR/communications and marketing / social media efforts;
Content editing and managing;
Working with the development of our software platform (learning how the company’s platform works and providing ideas / feedback for improvements).

Back up functions to:

Planning, developing and implementing PR Strategies;
Reviewing targeted publications for client placements;
Assisting the Communications and Marketing teams with sending out samples and all mailings
Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople;
Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media.

Support role to:

Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports;
Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
Devising and coordinating photo opportunities;
Organising events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
Maintaining and updating information on the organisation’s website;
Fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives;