Job Description
Position Title:
Job Description
Position Title:
Public Affairs/Public Relations Intern – Fort Worth, Texas
Reports To:
Vice President
Position Summary:
Open Channels Group, a minority-owned public affairs firm located in downtown Fort Worth is seeking a public affairs/public relations intern to assist its dynamic team of communications professionals. This is an unpaid internship for a highly motivated college student with a specific interest and field of study related to public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or political science.
Duties:
Open Channels Group is looking for an intern to work with staff on a variety of client projects. The candidate must be able to work at least 16-20 hours per week, and handle the following tasks:
· Draft basic public relations materials including news releases, media alerts, fact sheets, client meeting summaries, status reports and other materials as directed.
· Carry out special and media event planning activities and arrangements as outlined by staff.
· Attend and participate in client and staff meetings as directed.
· Develop and update media lists and other databases.
· Monitor and track media and handle media updates.
· Assist in research for presentations and new business opportunities.
· Participate in brainstorming and strategy sessions.
· Perform administrative duties and functions as assigned.
· Succeed in a fast-paced small office environment.
Qualifications:
The candidate should be currently enrolled in or pursuing a degree in communications or business with a focus in public relations, marketing or journalism and have a desire to work in the public affairs/public relations field. College junior or senior in good academic standing. Excellent writing and verbal communications skills are a must.
The candidate should be a self-starter willing to learn and work on several projects at once. Results-oriented with willingness to take responsibility and initiative. Must have the ability to show good judgment and to effectively respond and problem solve.
Prefer a candidate who has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in related major or field of study.
To Apply:
Please address a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Malizy Scruggs, Vice President, Open Channels Group. You may submit them to Office/HR Manager Tamesha Robinson at tamesha@openchannelsgroup.com by Friday, June 26, 2009.
Open Channels Group, LLC.
101 Summit Avenue, Suite 208
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 332-0404 o
(817) 531-1520 f
www.openchannelsgroup.com
“Exceeding our clients Expectations”
Reports To:
Vice President
Position Summary:
Open Channels Group, a minority-owned public affairs firm located in downtown Fort Worth is seeking a public affairs/public relations intern to assist its dynamic team of communications professionals. This is an unpaid internship for a highly motivated college student with a specific interest and field of study related to public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or political science.
Duties:
Open Channels Group is looking for an intern to work with staff on a variety of client projects. The candidate must be able to work at least 16-20 hours per week, and handle the following tasks:
· Draft basic public relations materials including news releases, media alerts, fact sheets, client meeting summaries, status reports and other materials as directed.
· Carry out special and media event planning activities and arrangements as outlined by staff.
· Attend and participate in client and staff meetings as directed.
· Develop and update media lists and other databases.
· Monitor and track media and handle media updates.
· Assist in research for presentations and new business opportunities.
· Participate in brainstorming and strategy sessions.
· Perform administrative duties and functions as assigned.
· Succeed in a fast-paced small office environment.
Qualifications:
The candidate should be currently enrolled in or pursuing a degree in communications or business with a focus in public relations, marketing or journalism and have a desire to work in the public affairs/public relations field. College junior or senior in good academic standing. Excellent writing and verbal communications skills are a must.
The candidate should be a self-starter willing to learn and work on several projects at once. Results-oriented with willingness to take responsibility and initiative. Must have the ability to show good judgment and to effectively respond and problem solve.
Prefer a candidate who has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in related major or field of study.
To Apply:
Please address a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Malizy Scruggs, Vice President, Open Channels Group. You may submit them to Office/HR Manager Tamesha Robinson at tamesha@openchannelsgroup.com by Friday, June 26, 2009.
Open Channels Group, LLC.
101 Summit Avenue, Suite 208
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 332-0404 o
(817) 531-1520 f
www.openchannelsgroup.com
“Exceeding our clients Expectations”