Fall Public Relations Intern
Position Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Infant Crisis Services, Inc. in Oklahoma City is seeking qualified intern candidates. Intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience working on varied public relations tasks for a nonprofit organization. Internship is unpaid. Hours are arranged to the mutual satisfaction of both the agency and the student.
Qualifications:
- Junior or senior pursuing bachelor’s degree in public relations, mass communications, journalism or related field
- Strong writing skills and familiarity with AP style
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must possess strong editing and proofreading ability
- Ability to conduct research through various methods
- Ability to excel in a diverse, collaborative team environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Able to adhere to strict deadlines and take detailed direction
- Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, internet and social media
Basic Job Requirements:
- Assist with social media (Twitter, Face Book and blog)
- Participate in the planning and creative process for developing public relations campaigns
- Write and edit press releases, web stories and newsletter articles
- Provide media relations support and follow up
- Assist with special event fund raisers
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Environment:
- Safe working environment
- Office setting