2013 Public Relations (PR) Internship Job at Eastern NC Regional Science Center (GO-Science) in Greenville, NC

Public Relations (PR) Internship

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Eastern NC Regional Science Center (GO-Science)

319 S. Cotanche Street

Greenville, NC

Application Deadline: Available Year-round

Position: Part-time, Unpaid

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Description

GO-Science is a nonprofit regional science and technology center located in Greenville, NC that is in the process of opening a new facility in downtown Greenville to serve a 29 county region with hands-on educational programming in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We reach over 20,000 participants annually through over 19 core programs deployed by over 800 volunteers throughout the region. This internship position will focus on the working with both internal and external audiences to manage the corporate images, vision, and brand through a mixed methods approach to public relations that uses multiple channels for communications and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all forms of media

• Schedule and coordinate speaking engagements, appearances, photo shoots, and other special events

• Write press releases and other materials

• Screen phone calls

• Assist with mailings, print production

• Create interview preparation materials

• Compile contact lists

• Search for press clippings

• Create or update databases

• Greet guests and clients

Requirements

Students applying for this internship must have strong communication skills and should be majoring in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or Journalism. Applicants should also have strong writing skills, as well as a solid understanding of social media. Only interns proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications should apply.

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