Summer 2010 Internship. GYMR, Washington, DC

Summer 2010 Internship. GYMR, Washington, DC

PAID INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE AT TOP PR FIRM

GYMR is an award-winning communications firm specializing in healthcare
and social issues. Our clients include many of the nation’s most
respected associations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies,
philanthropic organizations and health initiatives. We create
award-winning campaigns to educate key audiences on important health
issues. Visit www.gymr.com to learn more.

Summer 2010 Internship Description

GYMR Public Relations in Washington, DC is looking for paid, full-time
interns for Summer 2010. Interns work closely with account teams and
participate in a variety of client-related activities. Responsibilities
may include preparing targeted media lists, conducting research,
assisting in partnership development, monitoring issues in the national
media, participating in brainstorms and providing administrative
support, as needed. GYMR interns gain valuable media relations;
partnership building and health policy experience and often contribute
to and provide support for national campaign launch events, and press
conferences. Applications will only be accepted until April 16, 2010.

Prerequisites
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, attention to
detail
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments
• Proficiency in Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, and other online searchable
databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and writing skills – a writing test will be
administered at the time of the interview
• Strong interpersonal skills
• College degree (or near completion) in communications or related field
preferred.

Compensation
The position is full time – 40 hours a week at $12/hour; $480 a week.
Unpaid leave for vacations, appointments, etc. can be arranged.
May 31, 2010 through August 27, 2010.
Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Send resume to:
Erica Garland
GYMR Public Relations
1825 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
Fax: 202-234-6159
interns@gymr.com