Himmelrich PR, a Baltimore-based public relations firm with local and national clients, offers internships to students looking for skill-building experience.
Responsibilities
Interns assist our PR professionals with all public relations tasks, including:
– researching media outlets and personnel
– providing ideas and suggestions in meetings, brainstorming sessions and email responses
– assisting in planning and managing client events
– developing lists of media, contacts and opportunities for clients
– identifying media and promotional opportunities for clients by conducting online research
– writing media materials, including press releases, calendar listings and media advisories
– writing promotional materials, including newsletters, emails and blogs
– creating content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for clients
– pursuing press mentions by contacting online media outlets
Experience
Interns at Himmelrich PR produce real, usable work that will enhance their portfolios. Projects are collaborative so interns are exposed to many facets of public relations. Our office is fun, professional and filled with smart and nice people. Interns are treated with the same respect and given the same responsibilities as staff, so they develop practical knowledge of how a PR firm and PR professionals function.
Qualifications
Interns should be:
– fluent in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
– familiar with social media, especially Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
– professional in demeanor and tone
– energetic and enthusiastic
Other Information
– Internships are unpaid. Students may arrange for academic credit for their experiences.
– Interns are asked to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week.
About Himmelrich PR
Himmelrich PR provides media relations, sponsorship management, social media and marketing support for clients locally and nationwide, including institutions, corporations, philanthropies, public events, non-profits and restaurants in Baltimore and throughout the country.
To Apply: Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to Tony at internships@himmelrich.com.