launch787.com

Description

Launch787 was founded by Matt Swinney in March 2009. Dedicated to the Austin community, Launch787 is a large-scale event concept, promotion and production company. Launch787 produces unique, out-of-the-box events that create value for local business owners while keeping attendees engaged and always coming back for more! The Launch787 brands include Austin Fashion Week, Austin Modern Home Tour, Austin Outdoor Living Tour, Austin Downtown Living Tour, FLAVORS of Austin and more. In addition to events, Launch787 produces their flagship online magazine (spotlighting people, places and businesses in Austin that are truly unique), which receives 40k unique users each month, plus their weekly email blast, targeting 36k subscribers. www.Launch787.com

Internship Duties

• Launch787 Editorial Intern to assist the VP of Marketing & Editorial
• Contribute to the Launch787 online magazine and weekly email blast content. Pitch editorial ideas on local businesses and upcoming events. Take on several writing assignments each week and meet established deadlines. Candidates are likely in the journalism, advertising and/or public relations sequence.
• 15 hours a week minimum (starts immediately)

Please send resume and writing samples to jobs@launch787.com

Skills Required
Writing ability (press releases or creative writing/copywriting). Word. Excel.

Include in Application
Cover letter, resume, writing samples (press releases and/or creative writing/editorial).

Contact
jobs@launch787.com

POSTED: January 5, 2011