Public Affairs Internship at Hyde Park Communications in Washington, DC

Company:                      Hyde Park Communications

Title:  Intern

Wage:  Paid

Hours:  Full-time (25+ hours/week)

Location:        Washington, DC

Start:  October 2011 through end of Fall semester


Company Description:

Specialty public affairs/public relations firm specializing in health care, litigation and crisis communications.  Clients include leading pharmaceutical and health care companies, trade associations, corporations and non-profit organizations.  See our Web site for more information.  www.hydeparkcomm.com 

Job Qualifications:

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, interest in public affairs and new media, commitment to success and a sense of humor are essential.  

Job Description:

Paid internship to assist with client engagements and firm projects.  Learn the public relations business through hands-on experience in a small, dynamic firm.   Duties may include:

Assist in writing and distributing pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters and other communications material; 

Research and writing; 

Create and maintain media lists; 

Monitor media to report coverage; 

Maintain social networking platforms

How to Apply:  Fax or email resume -- no calls, please

When to Apply:  ASAP

Contact:  

Intern Coordinator  

1667 K Street, NW

Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20006

Or respond to this posting directly by email
In your application please include: resume