Communications & Public Relations Intern

Description

As the Communications/PR intern, you will have duties focused on public relations and community engagement as it relates to the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the Indiana State Fair. You will coordinate assigned projects, adding your own ideas and creativity, to enhance PR and marketing efforts for this exciting 17-day family event. This position will provide real world work experience working with state-wide media outlets and community partners both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Writing press releases
• Pitching stories to media and staff
• Monitoring and reporting media clips and assisting
• with media credentials
• Updating media database
• Report on State Fair events
• Assisting statewide media
• General office administrative duties
• Photographing events and facilities

Qualifications

• Interest in public relations/journalism
• Press release writing experience
• Knowledge of AP style
• Experience with social media
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Team player
• Ability to handle independent projects to completion
• Detail oriented worth ethic

Internships begin in May/June. Interns are required to stay through the duration of the State Fair, August 3-19. Internships are 40 hours per week with extended hours during the Fair and as media inquiries demand. Interested applicants should mail their application, resume and up to three writing samples (press clippings or releases)