As I know all you sportsfans read, printed out, and hung my previous post about Winter Term Internships, I thought I would do a part two and enlighten your noggins by informing you about some specific hot potato internships for J-term. PR, Public Relations, is where it is at…at least on MOJO. So what the “h” is PR anywho? Well, as our trusted friend Wikipedia puts it, “PR is a field concerned with maintaining public image for high-profile people, commercial businesses and organizations, non-profit associations or programs.” In lay-bro terms, PR firms use different mediums, print, digital, broadcasts, to help increase publicity, generate awareness, or save face for a certain organization or person. I like to think of PR, in a not so official way, as an alternative, cheaper, means of advertising because it is the PR firms job to let people know what is going own with that firm. From my own knowledge and experience (observations, really), PR party people are very clever with their words, they are paid to say the right thing, at the right time, and through the right means. So if you like to write and are an excellent communicator, then you might want to consider looking into PR. For more detailed qualifications, here is what one employer listed:
“Interns must have an interest in public relations and/or marketing. Must be detail oriented and driven. Intern must be comfortable speaking with unknown persons on the phone and in person. Intern must be creative and personable as well as interested in pop culture.”
Now like all jobs, you don’t NEED to meet and exceed all of these qualifications to handle the job, but it would be helpful to have some. But if you know you want to dabble in PR, apply!
Here’s a lil weezy bit about some Winter Term PR internships up on MOJO:
Kampfire PR
MOJO Search: Kampfire
New York, NY
Kampfire Films Marketing and Public Relations, is a New York City PR firm specializing in entertainment-specifically theatre. Kampfire is doing publicity and marketing for several exciting off-Broadway shows!
Kampfire is currently seeking highly motivated interns for the Fall/Winter 2010 semester. An ideal candidate is extremely personable, independent, and possesses the ability to prioritize and manage several tasks.
Strategic Group
MOJO Search: “strategic group”
New York, NY
Strategic Group is looking for interns for January 2011. Internship will be full time plus evening events. Intern will have the opportunity to work with public relations professionals, learn new software and help in all aspects of the P.R. industry. Some office administrative work will be required. Internship will also include helping at various celebrity and large corporation events.
Danielides Communications Intern
MOJO Search: Danielides
New York, NY
Midtown, full-service boutique public relations agency with worldwide capabilities seeking intern(s) for the WINTER TERM. Interns will draft press releases and media pitches. They will also have contact with clients in exciting fields such as healthcare, fashion, entertainment and the arts. Interns will gain knowledge booking broadcast, radio and print interviews. Additionally, interns will assist in orchestrating special events at various venues, attend staff meetings, and help with all daily operations of the agency. The candidate should have a strong interest in Public Relations, and also be a hardworking, creative and detailed oriented individual. Good writing skills and computer proficiency (i.e. internet browser, email, Microsoft Word) are a must. Applicants must be responsible, organized, and dependable. Compensation is $300/month and/or student credit. The intern must be available at least 2-3 days per week. Juniors and seniors preferred.
Kelliher Samets Volk
MOJO Search: KSV
Burlington, VT
Help our clients define their brands through public relations and social media. Learn about every aspect of the public relations and from research and trend tracking, pitching to the media, writing copy, online media and social media research and supporting the day to day operations of a full service public relations department.
FOR MORE INFO:
Browse MOJO (www.middmojo.com) or stop into the CSO for daily drop-ins from 2-5 PM Mon-Fri.