Public Relations Internship at &Barr | Orlando, FL

&Barr

Public Relations Internship

Orlando, FL (On-site)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead entry-level PR support focusing on media relations and writing, with an unpaid, semester-long internship (12-14 weeks, ~16-24 hours/week); requires a Journalism/PR major with a 3.0+ GPA and AP style proficiency.

Must-have: 3.0 GPA or higher and junior/senior
Standout: Unpaid, semester-long internship offering real media experience
Standout: AP style writing ability and strong writing/editing skills

Job Description

Responsibilities

Attend, engage, and participate in internal meetings
Support media relations, including the preparation and distribution of media materials (press releases, media alerts, etc.)
Media list research and development
Assist with media monitoring and reporting for multiple clients
Writing/editing of internal and external communications
Support internal and external event planning and management
Assist in conducting secondary research for clients
Support development and implementation of client Corporate Social Opportunity (CSO)Programs
Assist with community relations activities
Consistently demonstrate sound judgement and thoughtfulness, in accordance with Agency's mission, vision, and values and never sacrifice quality for speed

Requirements

3.0 GPA or higher and a junior or senior (i.e., must have completed two full semesters of courses in your college)
Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations major
Excellent writing and editing skills
Proficiency in Associated Press (AP) Style
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Working knowledge of OS X, Microsoft Office
Enthusiasm for Public Relations and related fields
Professional appearance and conduct

&Barr

&Barr is a full-service advertising agency providing integrated services, including branding; creative; public relations; account service; social media; and traditional and digital media and analytics. As Florida’s oldest, largest, independently owned agency, &Barr serves a diverse roster of national and international brands, including Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism, Massey Services, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Space Coast Credit Union and the YMCA of Central Florida, among others. Celebrating more than 67 years in business, &Barr’s headquarters is located on Lake Eola in the heart of downtown Orlando, Fla., and the company is proud to be a locally founded, multi-generational, family-owned agency. For more information, visit www.andbarr.co.

Founded in 1957

Orlando, Florida, USA

157 employees (39 in marketing)

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