Intern - Special Events/PR

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Company: The Peggy Siegal Company
Type of Company: Public Relations Firm
Position: Public Relations/Events Intern
Availability: June 2012-August 2012 (may be longer)
Location: New York, NY

Responsibilities

•Assist senior staff in the planning & orchestrating of events including: film premieres, after parties, special screenings, cocktail parties, & media luncheons
•Check phone messages and gather papers every morning
•Provide administrative support & maintain large database of client information
•Create photo tip sheets, press packets, place cards, & reservation signs
•Support account executives, publicity coordinator, & assistants with day-to-day tasks & various ongoing projects
•Update RSVP lists on a daily basis
•Schedule carrier pickups & ground transportation travel arrangements
•Answer telephones in a courteous & timely manner
•Receive messages & follow up with clients for senior staff members

Qualifications

Background in PR and Event Planning preferred
Availability 3-5 days a week 10am- 6pm
Must be available to work nights & weekends as well as nights on your days off
School credit is available, but not required
Recent college grads are also invited to apply
Must have an understanding of Microsoft Office
Bonus if you have worked with large databases maintaining information
Must be creative, team player, and very organized
Must work well under pressure
Must be proactive and willing to take initiative

MUST LIVE IN THE NEW YORK AREA OR MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE IN ON A DAILY BASIS

**THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME WITH A COVER LETTER AND YOUR AVAILABILITY