Sorry for the long post. I thought I’d pass along these great intnernship opportunities to all students interested PR and Public Affairs Internships. Unfortunately, these are unpaid, but they’re great experience – both in the for-profit and non-profit arenas. This was sent by Regional Internship Center, Coro Center for Civic Leadership. Visit the site, post your resume and participate in Coro activities. For questions about these internships, or about Coro, contact Regina Anderson at 412-285-2685.
Public Relations Intern
Mullen, Pittsburgh, PA
About Mullen: Mullen is a full-service agency and an independent brand within the Interpublic Group of Companies. Mullen’s client portfolio includes General Motors, XM Satellite Radio, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Stride Rite Children’s Group, Royal Ahold, HSBC, LendingTree, Match.com, Ask, Gifts.com, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sealy, The Stanley Works, Wachovia, Embarq, MassMutual, Panera Bread, La Quinta and Orbitz. Headquartered in Wenham, Massachusetts, the agency operates offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Detroit, Michigan. For more on Mullen, visit www.mullen.com.
Position Description: The Mullen Public Relations department is seeking motivated individuals with drive, passion, and relentless energy to join its team as interns.
Interns will be involved in the inner workings of the agency and will be included in many projects, which will enable them to gain valuable insight and practical work experience. Interns should expect a challenging program and should be adept at multi-tasking. Some tasks include: conducting online research, compiling media lists, clipping reports, placing media follow-up calls, helping to plan press conferences/events, assembling press kits, and writing press materials.
The candidate should be very outgoing with excellent writing and communication skills. Interns should be comfortable using Microsoft Office Tools and various research programs. Most importantly, interns should be eager to learn and possess superb interpersonal skills.
We are currently scheduling interviews for Spring 2009. On-going interviews are also held for the Summer and Fall semesters. Interns should have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and the deadline to apply is December 15, 2008.
Start & end dates are negotiable.
Position Details: Starts: 1/12/2008
Ends: 5/1/2008
Pay: Unpaid/Academic Credit
Public Relations/Web Communications Internship
Office of Institutional Advancement, Univ of Pgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Description: The Office of Institutional Advancement is currently seeking an intern for the spring semester. During the spring term, we will need writers for Pitt Giving e-newsletters, web sites, and other web communications materials. We will also be creating strategic marketing plans focusing on social media outlets including Facebook and You Tube. Knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems, preferred.
Deadline for resume submissions is Friday, November 15.
Position Details: Starts: 1/12/2009, Ends: 5/1/2009
Pay: Unpaid/Academic Credit
Marketing & Web Design Internship
Fina Corporate Communications, Coraopolis, PA
Position Description:
Fina Corporate Promotions provides imprinted promotional products to corporate clients along with business gifts, safety and service awards, and corporate apparel. We work closely with human resources and marketing departments to ensue their brand image is successfully placed on the correct products to be used in their marketing efforts in the community.
We are looking for a creative intern who possesses good verbal and written communication skills. Ideal candidate should possess a working knowledge of web design basics and copywriting (will train copywriting if needed). The web design that we need developed is a very basic template-based system and tutorials are available online.
Daily Tasks:
-Updating our web site
-Preparing marketing materials for mailings, etc.
-Possibly researching advertising information & products
-Creating & sending e-mail blasts
-Some administration work when needed
Specific Projects:
-Creating quarterly & weekly e-mail blasts to potential & current clients
-Following up with potential leads
-Developing design, content, and graphics for website
The ideal candidate should be available to work 8-12 hours per week between the hours of 9-5 with the possibility of working from home if desired. This internship will last throughout the spring semester with the possibility of extension through the summer if the fit is correct. Start and end dates are flexible, and preference will be given to those who can work through holiday break.
Position Details: Starts: open, Ends: 5/15/2009
Pay: Unpaid/Academic Credit
Marketing Intern
The Children’s Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Description:
Intern should be pursuing a degree in marketing, communications or other related field. Must possess excellent organizational skills and have an attention to detail. Should be a team player, able to work well in large and small groups as well as independently. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
Job description:
The marketing and communications intern will work closely with the marketing & communications manager and the marketing coordinator. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to internal publications, assist with media relations and contribute to the daily operations of the development and marketing department.
Responsibilities throughout the term may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- assist with Website maintenance
- execute data entry and survey analysis
- catalogue paper press clippings
- develop and implement electronic filing system for press clippings
- establish and maintain archive system for marketing materials
- write articles for internal publication
- organize and maintain photo library
Position Details: Duration: year-round, Pay: Unpaid
