| Company: | About.com |
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Position:
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PR Intern |
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Location:
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New York, New York |
| Job Status: | Not Specified |
| Salary: | Not Specified |
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Ad Expires:
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November 10, 2010 |
| Job ID: | 1205258 |
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Description:
About.com (www.About.com), one of the 20 most visited Web sites in the U.S. and one of the Web’s leading producers of original content, is seeking a intern that has familiarity with the media industry and the online sector.
4-5 Days a week (for college credit only)
Assist members of the media relations team in handling daily press opportunities and requests;
Duties:
– Assist members of the media relations team in handling daily press opportunities and requests;
– Work with team members to coordinate logistics of interviews;
– Create and maintain trade and consumer press contact lists and databases;
– Monitor daily clips and manage clip database;
– Manage and pursue Profnet queries/ HARO requests;
– Provide support for future Guide marketing webinars;
– Assist members of the team in editing and drafting communications;
– Various administrative duties;
– Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
– Interest in and knowledge of media;
– Knowledge of and interest in social media;
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
– Excellent grammar and proofreading skills;
– Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize;
– Strong attention to detail;
– Excellent organizational skills;
– Ability to think strategically and creatively.
We seek a candidate with a specific interest in learning about media relations and public relations. The ideal intern will bring creativity to the team and be media savvy as well as have an understanding of various media outlets and news coverage.