Firm Looking for Summer Intern (300 South Wacker)

We are a small luxury/lifestyles public relations firm located in the Loop, searching for a summer intern who will gain public relations experience and assist with various PR projects, events and media efforts.

Intern duties will include the following:

• Compile media lists
• Assist with monthly recap reports
• Handle press clippings
• Assist with writing media alerts and press releases and pitches
• Make follow up calls to media to assist in securing stories
• Assist with event implementation
• Research appropriate social media tactics and keep up-to-date on luxury and lifestyle news through print and online media.


Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Cision a plus
• Articulate; proper phone and e-mail etiquette
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be a team player and hard worker.
• Ability to take initiative and see projects through from beginning to end on your own.
• Must be 21 years or older.


Hours:

Internship will start early June and go until middle to end of August.

Intern must be available every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-5pm and at various events when necessary.

For more information, visit www.mrichardspr.com.
Email. mrichards@mrichardspr.com

Thanks.