The intern will enhance his/her writing skills in a broad range of communication platforms. The development of these skills will allow the student to excel in both the classroom and working environments. Marketing skills developed through this internshipswill aid the student in handling various social media sites and understand the importance of remaining professional at all times. The intern will develop networking opportunities as well as develop his or her public speaking skills.
Responsibilities include:
Providing assistance in executing assigned university marketing campiagns through:
Drafting and distributing calendar listings and media alerts
Compiling and qualifying media lists
Collecting, copying and scanning publicity clips
Assessing media value
Performing research
Coordinating event logistics and assisting with on-site execution
Participate in administrative functions, as shared by all personnel, including:
Answering phones
Filing and copying
Arranging and editing photography
Attending staff meetings
Attend and partcipate in various meetings to include:
Client meetings
Media training sessions
Traffic meetings
Brainstorming sessions
Qualifications
Candidate must be in final 1-2 years of undergraduate studies in marketing, communications, English or a related field
General knowldge of basic communication tools used to support marketing communications and branding campaigns (i.e. media relations, advertising, collateral, events, social media, internet, grass-roots, etc.)
Ability to exercise independent judgment, using initatives
Simultaneously managing a broad range of functions and high impact tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment
