Hutchens, PR Intern

Company Details:

Employer Name:

Hutchens PR

Street Address:

550 W. C Street, Ste. 1850

City:

San Diego

State:

CA

Zip:

92101

Website:

www.hutchenspr.com

Contact Person:

First Name:

Karen

Last Name:

Hutchens

Telephone #:

619-236-0227

Fax #:

Email Address:

karen@hutchenspr.com

Job Details:

Job Title: (35 Characters Max)
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Public Relations Intern

Hours Per Week:

24-27 (3 full days preferred)

Job Type:

Wage Range/Rate:

Beginning Date:

Ongoing

Ending Date (if applicable):

Possible temp to hire. 3 month min.

Experience Necessary?

Duties/Responsibilities (300 Characters Max):

Hutchens PR is looking for an aggressive and motivated student or recent graduate to take part in a paid internship. This is a one semester, or 3-month position with the possibility of becoming hired as a full-time member of the team. The ideal intern will provide account support services under direct supervision of the Client Services Support Manager or other high-level supervisor, such as the Senior Associate. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Providing instantaneous information using online news services and other resources • Collaborating in written materials including pitch letters, status reports, briefing books, biographies, memos, fact sheets, presentation materials and press releases • Market research, competitive analyses, and trend tracking by monitoring client and market news coverage • Developing presentations for the firm and our clients • Managing databases • Media Monitoring • Maintaining office files

Qualifications (300 Characters Max):

• Commitment to professional excellence • Imagination and problem solving • Commitment to professional growth and development • Superb planning and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities • Ability to work well in both team and independent environments • Accuracy in all work • Knowledge of the AP Style Book • Efficiency in word processing, database management and online research • Excellent written and verbal skills • Creativity in writing samples • Positive, flexible attitude that will lend itself to client service • Professionalism in work product, client interactions and general office environment • Major in Public Relations preferred. Other acceptable majors: Communications, Advertising, and Journalism • GPA 3.5 or above

How to Apply (300 Characters Max):

The firm is now accepting résumés from applicants that meet the above requirements. To apply, please send the following elements to francine@hutchenspr.com: • Cover letter, including current GPA and a list of relevant courses completed or in progress • Résumé • Two writing samples (1. press release; 2. sample of your choice)