Public Relations Intern
The Walters public relations internship will introduce students to the business of public relations and offer them an opportunity to be involved in daily public relations activities. This intern will assist with public and media relations outreach for Pearls on a String: Artists, Patrons, and Poets at the Great Islamic Courts. Interns will gain experience in media relations, internal communications, and community relations.
Duties:
- Assist manager with creating press lists and drafting media advisories
- Pitch letters and releases for news worthy content
- Research and analyze target audiences and competitive trend tracking for industry related
opportunities
- Other public relations duties as assigned
Experience/Skills:
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Strong business communication skills
- Familiarity with public speaking
Preferred Major or Areas of Study:
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Journalism
- Mass Media Arts
- English
All candidates will submit a cover letter, resume and all supplemental materials to
internships@thewalters.org. In addition to the standard application materials, please provide two letters of reference and two writing samples.