Intern - Public Relations
Polly Ryerson Public Relations
New York, NYThis is a Part Time Unpaid Internship
Polly Ryerson Public Relations, LLC located in Manhattan, is a boutique public relations agency focusing on clients in the fashion and lifestyle industries. Polly Ryerson PR is currently seeking a mature, professional intern who is interested in learning the basics of public relations and brand management. This internship is unpaid but can be for school credit.
Start Date: Summer 2010
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Draft pitch letters, press releases, media alerts backgrounders and fact sheets
• Assemble press kits
• Daily telephone/email contact with local and national press and vendors
• Maintain press contact database and client files
• Track press coverage and manage monthly press credits report
• Assist in distribution of press releases and client press kits/lookbooks
• Assist with research
• Assist with planning, production and execution of local PR events and campaigns
• Assist in the creation of new client proposals and timelines
• Manage VIP lists and celebrity outreach
• Mailings to press and VIPs
• Assist on all client accounts
• Event support – event preparation and on-site execution
• Receive training on media relations, client management and event execution
• Support senior staff
Required Skills
• Must be a rising junior or senior in college
• Must love fashion/style/beauty, be well versed in various components of the business including working knowledge of national magazines and their target audiences
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to deal with strong personalities while maintaining high degree of professionalism
• Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and in a fast paced environment with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of new computer programs quickly
• Proficiency creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Positive, cheerful attitude
• Related internship experience preferred
