Details
Contact
Kathleen Smith
info@echristianpr.com
512/472-9699
Posted October 23, 2012
Pay: Unpaid
Skills Required
Internship opportunities are typically given to two to four students per semester. Most interns are upper-level students majoring in public relations or related fields and all are included in challenging assignments and client work. Ideal candidates have had several public relations classes, have strong writing skills, are familiar with the Associated Press (AP) writing style and are comfortable with creating and editing lists in Microsoft Excel.
Include in Application
Candidates must complete an application (link below) 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.
Internship Type
General Public Relations
Elizabeth Christian & Associates Public Relations, Inc., is an Austin-based firm specializing in local, statewide and national projects involving media relations, public affairs, legislative and grassroots projects, and business development and crisis communications.
Internship Description
Interns perform such tasks as: creating media lists, coordinating research projects, providing event assistance, monitoring and clipping media coverage, social media postings, writing and editing press materials, distributing news releases, assembling media kits and various administrative duties. Interns are assigned a staff mentor and permitted to shadow the president.
Application Deadlines