Entertainment/Lifestyle Public Relations Internship

Simone Smalls PR, Inc., a leading NYC-based entertainment and lifestyle public relations and strategic marketing agency, seeks creative, hard-working, personable and self-motivated Public Relations Interns.  Interns will work closely with senior staff to promote the company’s award-winning personalities, musicians, lifestyle brands and high-profile events through consumer, trade and business-related print, online and broadcast media.  Internships are unpaid.  College / University credit available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Track media placements and create paste-ups

-Coordinate interviews

-Develop targeted media lists / media plans

-Draft pitches and pitch clients

-Draft press releases and media alerts

-Draft schedules, client memos, client media reports, etc.

-Staff events: coordinate red carpets, media check-in, etc.

-Administrative work including, but not limited to: filing, answering phones, copying, faxing, mailings, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate preferred (Public Relations, Communications or Journalism majors a plus)

-Must be available to work min. 2-5 days per week

-Excellent writing and communication skills

-Well-organized and able to multi-task

-Detail oriented

-Problem solver with passion for creative brainstorming

-Ability to work both individually and in a group setting

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Adobe Photoshop knowledge preferred

-Knowledge of social media platforms a must (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

-Previous PR experience/internships a plus

HOW TO APPLY:

Send cover letter and resume to careers@simonesmallspr.com; No calls.