public relations Opportunities

Duties include promoting Y.U.R.I. Magazine as a travel destination through the media and community relations programs developing and implementing media strategies for traditional media, including press releases, blogs, story pitches and press tours and representing Y.U.R.I. at local organization, community and committee events. Duties also include researching and developing media contacts, destination profiles, and editorial and event calendars; monitoring user-generated content; and maintaining related databases.

**Press Here Publicity is currently seeking interns to start immediately and for Winter semester 2013. Press Here has been at the helm of national publicity campaigns for several celebrated and acclaimed musicians, actors and bands including Maroon 5, The Killers, Sigur Ros, Broken Social Scene, Bloc Party, Bat For Lashes, Mos Def, Arctic Monkeys, Lykke Li, Matisyahu, Soundgarden, Bright Eyes, Sleigh Bells, The Kills, Laura Marling and many more. We spearhead extensive national, regional, television, non-commercial radio and on-line campaigns, as well as special event coverage. Interns are responsible for aiding in day-to-day tasks in the areas of publicity, marketing communications and new media. Applicants should have a passion for music and be prepared to talk about industry trends and suggest blogs you cant live without. Were not talking about the ones everyone knows, but we want to hear what you think has its finger on the pulse of picking the next hypeworthy artists. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scanning/clipping, updating press kits, media research. Interns are responsible for aiding in day-to-day tasks in the areas of publicity, marketing communications and new media. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to scanning/clipping, updating press kits, media research, follow-up and guest list coordination via a high volume and email and phone calls. Not for someone shy on the telephone! Experience with the latest online media and marketing trends is a must. Expected: be knowledgeable about Twitter, Facebook, Blogger/Word Pad. Candidates whove had their own, or currently update an active Twitter account or have moderated Facebook fan pages to the front of the line! Preference given to candidates with knowledge of html, photoshop, graphic design and video editing programs.

Note: Now accepting applications for summer 2013 The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a nonprofit organization working toward compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion. For the last 27 years, PCRM has led the way for reforms of federal nutrition policies, and our clinical research programs are breaking new ground in diabetes, cancer, and other serious medical conditions. We have fought for an emphasis on prevention, higher ethical standards in research, and scientific advances in basic research and effective drug development. Over the years, we have taken on battles to end ethically questionable experiments involving children and inhumane animal experiments and have worked to improve science education. We have worked with physicians, federal regulators, politicians, researchers, educators, students, and concerned citizens. And we have so much more work to do. PCRM is seeking a motivated student to work on our communications team and learn practical applications of media relations and social media strategies. This fellowship honors Ms. Simon Chaitowitz, a writer, public relations professional and longtime leader of PCRMs communications department. General Description: The Simon Chaitowitz Communications Fellow will assist public relations professionals in the communications department, which publicizes PCRMs campaigns and projects. Terms of Employment: PCRM is located in the Metro-accessible Friendship Heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The compensation is $8.25 per hour. Free housing accommodations near the PCRM office may be available if needed. PCRM will assist fellows in obtaining course credit if applicable. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity that is available for a three month window between April and August 2013. Start and end dates are flexible. How to apply: Visit http://www.pcrm.org/about/about/internships to complete our online internship/fellowship application. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for the summer semester. PCRM fellows not only get to work on a daily basis with our experienced team of doctors, nutritionists, clinical researchers, toxicologists, and nonprofit professionals, but may have the opportunity to participate in staff education sessions, journal article discussions, Capitol Hill briefings, fundraisers, and other PCRM events. Fellows will receive a full-day orientation at the start of their fellowship and ongoing support from their staff supervisor. For more information, contact PCRMs Human Resources department at careers at PCRM dot org.

Strauss Marketing is a dynamic and innovative work environment where interns can earn academic credit while gaining experience working with professionals. Interns will work in a team environment to participate in daily account activities, strategic planning, media relations, new business research, event coordination & execution, social media relations, and brand maintenance.

In this position you will assist in all aspects of publicity and promotion as you support special purePR client accounts under the supervision of purePRs owner, Gretchen Jameson. This is an experience-rich internship that will provide you with direct opportunities to meet clients, collaborate on high level planning, and deliver content that will meaningfully impact real time campaigns for a wide range of non-profit clients. The 3-month (minimum) unpaid internship offers qualified candidates the opportunity to build a quality portfolio with an emphasis on new media, writing, event PR, and earned media campaigns. The preferred intern must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and must be task-oriented with an ability to start and finish assigned projects with a high level of personal organization. Excellent candidates will be self-starters, strong team players with the ability and willingness to tackle any task at hand, and possess a keen interest in public relations, nonprofit work, and strategic communications.

We are a game-changing startup, revolutionizing the way friends, families and colleagues make group decisions. We're looking for a Marketing & Public Relations guru to get the word out about deci, a mobile and web application. It takes a mixture of creativity, analytical brains and pure hustle to succeed. Duration: Internships available for 6 months - 1 year. Compensation: College credit preferred; Stipend up for discussion Contact Information: E-mail Co-Founder Nick Resnick at nick@deciapp.com with your resume

Diane Terman Public Relations is a small, lifestyle PR firm seeking an intern immediately for three (3) days a week. Seeking someone who is looking to gain a deeper understanding about the strategies and day-to-day proceedings in a PR firm, is very organized, has great attention to detail, and is a skilled communicator with strong writing skills. The intern must also have ability to work on multiple projects at once and be comfortable using a computer, as well as Microsoft Office. The intern's responsibilities include answering phones and e-mails, attending press events and meetings with clients, contacting editors and producers, editing and assisting in writing press releases, aiding in set-up of events or helping to run them, and various other tasks. This is a great way to break into the public relations and communications field and the opportunities are endless. The intern will be working directly with the founder and top staff at the company, a fabulous chance to learn first-hand what the PR industry is like.

Want hands-on, practical business experience in: News releases? Media research? Social media? Video production? Other PR approaches? MMI offers its interns these opportunities and much more. You will work on REAL accounts, with REAL clients, in a friendly and fun atmosphere. The only limit to your contributions will be you - you can make your internship what you want it to be. Because you will be asked to assume a large responsibility in the office, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance both your resume and your portfolio. In today's competitive job market, showing that you have successfully completed an internship with us can provide you with the edge needed to obtain a paid position after college, since it indicates you are ready for the challenges that exist in applying your skills and knowledge in a real-world environment. Work hours will be flexible, part time, unpaid, but can count as college credits (depending on what school you attend). As MMI is one of the leading PR firms in the nation, you will be learning the industry's latest effective strategies and approaches on a variety of projects. Excellent MMI intern candidates are: Organized Detail oriented Highly motivated Possessing strong communications skills Pursuing a degree in public relations, journalism or communications. If this sounds like you, email careers@mmipublicrelations.com with your designed start/end date, hours available to work, goals/activities you want to achieve, resume and a writing sample. Please include all information in the body of the email, with no attachments. We look forward to hearing from you.

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