2012-07-23 09:22

Details

Contact
Lindsey Fairless
lindsey@petersgroupPR.com
512-794-8600
1905 North Lamar Blvd., Suite 201 Austin, TX 78705

Posted July 23, 2012

Pay: Unpaid

Skills Required
Highly self-motivated, mature, organized, detail-oriented Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Business or Communications. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Desire to learn. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Technology and business savvy. High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. Computer skills should include Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficiency and familiarity with Mac OS.

Include in Application
Please include your resume with a cover letter and writing samples

Internship Type
General Public Relations

PetersGroup Public Relations is a full service marketing and public relations firm with clients in the technology, non-profit, consumer and financial services space. For more than a decade, PetersGroup Public Relations has been the agency of choice for emerging and established market leaders who value a strategic, business-oriented approach to public relations and marketing. Our purposeful communications, reputation management and positioning can radically transform organizations and move markets. Over the last 13 years we have served clients across five continents, delivering powerful marketing and PR programs that focus on pipeline growth, market share gain, profit maximization and industry thought leadership. Our clients range from innovative technology startups to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries. No matter the challenge, we are the agency businesses turn to when they are not willing to accept anything less than extraordinary commitment to their success.

Duties

We are looking for an exceptional aspiring marketing/pr professional to assist account team members in the implementation and execution of client’s marketing and public relations campaigns. This is not your typical “administrative” internship. While some clerical duties will be required as a necessary evil of any job, it is our intent to provide a highly interactive and 

engaging experience. 
 
Position Activities:
1.        Create and maintain media and analyst contact lists
2.        Gather editorial calendars and create account editorial calendars
3.        Develop and write drafts of news releases and other written material
4.        Review and proof copy and collateral designs
5.        Research client competitors and conduct competitive analysis
6.        Contribute to brainstorming sessions
7.        Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations as required
8.        Participate in client meetings as required
9.        Project and marketing campaign coordination
10.      Assist in media outreach and coordinating events