Elizabeth Christian & Associates Public Relations (Spring 2010-Fall2010)
Elizabeth Christian & Associates Public Relations (ECPR) offers an extensive internship program. Internship opportunities are typically given to four students per semester. Most interns are college seniors majoring in public relations or related fields and all are included in challenging assignments and client work.
ECPR internships are not paid, but do meet requirements for class credit. **Interns typically work 15 hours per week in blocks of time (i.e. MWF 8:30 -1:30 or 12:30 - 5:30 OR TTH 8:30 - 1:30 or 12:30 - 5:30).**It is important for the intern to commit to the internship for the entire semester. Paid parking is provided.
Ideal candidates have had several public relations classes, have strong writing skills and are familiar with the Associated Press (AP) writing style. Candidates must complete an application and provide a resume, cover letter and professional letter of recommendation from a previous employer or internship supervisor. If a professional letter is not available, a letter of recommendation from a public relations professor will suffice.
Interns perform such tasks as: creating media lists, coordinating research projects, providing event assistance, tracking and clipping news coverage, writing and editing press materials, distributing news releases, assembling media kits and various administrative duties.
Interested applicants should complete the attached application and fax back along with a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation to Kathleen Smith at 512/472-9699 or email at ksmith@echristianpr.com.
Application Deadlines:
Nov. 16, 2009, for Spring 2010
April 12, 2010 for Summer 2010
July 19, 2010 for Fall 2010.
POSTED: Oct 20, 2009
