Summer Intern - PR
FerenComm
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
FerenComm is currently seeking candidates for our Summer 2021 Internship Program (Remote Only).
For those interested in the world of entertainment publicity, an internship at FerenComm is an industry master class and a unique opportunity to gain real hands-on experience under the supervision of the firm's incredibly talented staff. We specialize in the promotion and publicity of critically acclaimed and award winning TV and audio content for some of entertainment's most beloved brands including AMC, ABC, AppleTV+, Audible, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, CNBC, BBC America, IFC, Freeform, Audible, ALLBLK, SundanceTV and more.
FerenComm's comprehensive internship program offers participants the chance to support an extraordinarily passionate and dedicated staff in all campaigns handled by the agency - the kind of experience that is truly additive to the college experience and an excellent opportunity to learn from the best of the best in advance of graduation. Our team oriented approach allows students to collaborate on campaigns from start to finish and gain meaningful access to the always changing entertainment ecosystem.
Candidates should be passionate about television and pop culture, be self-motivated and detail-oriented, possess solid communication, organizational and writing skills, be proficient multi-taskers and have the ability to meet deadlines -- most importantly, candidates should be personable, approachable and professional - at Feren, the culture is to work hard but to have fun in the process.
Our interns gain new skills and advance their understanding of the industry through a broad range of tasks including the monitoring of breaking news related to the agency's clients, updating and researching media lists, first hand experience in being trained to present in front of a group along with how to draft press materials that the press will notice. Interns will achieve a working knowledge of the broadcast and print press from both consumer and trade outlets, and gain insight into the entertainment industry.
Please note this is a remote position and interns must have access to a laptop and wifi and be able to participate in weekly virtual staff meetings.
SALARY AND DURATION
-This internship is for academic credit only and is unpaid. A minimum of 16 hours per week is requested.
-The internship duration is 8-12 weeks, depending on start/end date availability, and is fully remote and virtual this semester.
INTERN DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
-Monitor, clip online publications and social media for client related breaks
-Maintain Client files (Client Agendas, Status report Updates & Call Notes)
-Research, compile press kits, build and update media lists
-Creation of select press materials
-Participate in end of semester project and presentation
INTERN REQUIREMENT:
-Must be in the process of earning a degree (AA,BA,MA) from an accredited two or four year college or university (full-time or part-time enrollment); Communication, Journalism, English, Marketing, and PR majors preferred
-Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Photoshop
-Minimum commitment of 2 or 3 days/week (hours TBD)
Ideally Interns should be able to receive college credit or provide a letter from an accredited university explaining how this internship applies to their academic/professional track.
-Access to laptop, phone, and reliable Internet
ABOUT FERENCOMM
A full-service, independent boutique publicity firm, Feren Communications, best known as FerenComm, proudly represents television's most critically acclaimed and award-winning properties. An industry leader for the past 25 years, FerenComm is the agency of record for media's most renowned networks, producers and platforms, and our talented team consistently executes bold, thoughtful and brand-defining PR campaigns that both elevate and amplify our clients' exceptional storytelling.
Under the direction of Sheila Feren, President, CEO and Founder, FerenComm is one of PR's first agencies to be 100% female owned and operated, and was built on a commitment to provide meaningful and sustained value for our clients. Respected and connected for over two decades, our creative and strategic counsel has been sought after by both established players and emerging talents, who value our ability to harness our collective contacts and deep understanding of best practices so our clients have more than just a moment. We ensure they become part of a movement.