Public
Relations Intern Opportunity
Wanted:
College student majoring in public relations, journalism, public communication,
or related course of study to serve as a PR intern in not-for-profit organization
serving children and adults with special needs in the Stamford/Greenwich
(Connecticut) area. Position reports to Director of Development and Communications,
and duties support the community-awareness and fund-raising goals of ARC.
Duties:
Assist with editing
and production of ARC annual report, newsletters, web content,
presentations, etc.
Assist with the promotion
and planning of ARC special events.
Create a press kit
for ARC.
Identify potential
calendar announcements, news and feature opportunities within ARC.
Identify target media
outlets (newspapers, radio, TV, Internet, newsletter, etc.) for ARC
news and features.
Identify appropriate
editors and reporters within media outlets and maintain contact
lists.
Write and disseminate
releases.
Track and monitor
coverage of ARC, as well as coverage of local special-needs community
issues and concerns.
Qualifications:
Successful completion of freshman year of college studies. Demonstrated
knowledge of how to write a basic, coherent, news release or news story.
Ability to use email and word-processing software, and easily navigate
the Internet. Willingness to approach editors and reporters by phone,
snail- and e-mail about worthy story ideas. Sensitivity to – and
genuine interest in – people with special needs.
Hours:
Flexible.
Compensation:
This is a voluntary position; however, ARC will cooperate to ensure that
intern receives academic credit, if desired or needed.
Duration of internship:
Negotiable.
Benefits:
Real-world, resume-building
experience in a not-for-profit social-services agency.
The self-satisfaction
that comes from helping people with special needs.
The opportunity to
create a portfolio of writing samples and record of real-life media
placements to show a potential employer after graduation. PRSSA members
are especially encouraged to apply.
Send application letter with writing samples via postal or electronic
mail to:
Shelly Ransom, Director of Special Events
ARC
50 Glenville Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
