This is the perfect opportunity to build (or start) your PR portfolio! Among the many other duties you would perform as a junior associate in any PR firm or department, you will write your own press releases and you will pitch and work directly with the media. In fact, all our dedicated interns over the years have left with as many as 25 media placements and press releases to put in their portfolio. Learn how to write and pitch effectively, use common media databases, media clippings services and media tracking programs plus much more. Experience more real life public relations activity than you would as an intern with an agency.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
-Drafting and distributing high quality, effective press releases and pitches.
-Pitching TerraCycle's story and products to Broadcast/Print/Online media sources by phone and email
-Marketing TerraCycle's Brigade program to local organizations or recruiting local stories
-Writing some copy for products and website
-Using media databases and media tracking systems
Requirements:
-Excellent writing and communication skills.
-High level of energy and passion.
-Working towards degree in marketing, public relations, communications or equivalent field.
-Experience with Excel and Power Point a plus.
-Position reports to TerraCycle's VP, Media Relations in New Jersey.
Compensation and Other Details:
-Internships are unpaid and are based in Trenton, NJ
-The program will cover select work related expenses as needed
-The internship will run during Summer 2012 (dates will vary)
-Academic credit can be arranged in conjunction with your college/university
Application Instructions:
Please send your resume, cover letter and a sample press release or equivalent writing sample to: Lauren@terracycle.com