Monday, June 25, 2012

Public Relations Intern (unpaid), Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Public Relations Intern (unpaid), Annenberg Center for the
Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA


The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a public
relations intern to participate in PR initiatives to facilitate the
promotion of the 2012/13 season. The PR intern will work closely with
all members of the Annenberg Centers marketing/communications team and
interact with all departments across the organization. This position is
part-time and unpaid. Internship has potential to span more than one
semester.


Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Monitor and clip press coverage
- Conduct research on upcoming presentations
- Write press releases and other public relations materials, including
calendar listings, media alerts, marketing copy, etc.
- Manage season listings
- Maintain media database
- Assist marketing team with promotional outreach initiatives
- Assist with night-of-show department initiatives as needed
- Provide general administrative support to marketing department
- Other projects as assigned


Strong writing skills a must. Attention to detail and strong
organizational skills required. Ability to work independently. Excellent
communication, time management and analytic skills. Major in public
relations, marketing, journalism or related field required. Previous PR
experience preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office software
required. Interest in performing arts preferred. Outgoing
personality/customer service experience preferred. Ability to work in a
team setting required. Professional decorum required. Ability to perform
some weekend and evening work as necessary.


Contact: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and
writing sample to Sarah Fergus at sfergus@ac.upenn.edu. No phone calls
please.

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