POSITION PURPOSE –
We are currently staffing a 12-week paid internship for the Summer of 2011. This position will be within the Corporate Communications External Affairs department of The Home Depot. The purpose of the position is to support the Brand Public Relations team with media relations and external communications, working with media outlets to position The Home Depot as the home improvement retailer of choice.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES –
25% Media pitching
20% Media advisory development
15% Internal story development
15% Conducting research
15% Compiling media reports
10% Generating media lists
NATURE AND SCOPE –
Position reports to the Senior Manager – Public Relations
No direct responsibility for supervising others.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS –
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS –
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must pass the Background Check.
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
EDUCATION REQUIRED –
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE – 02
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS –
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS –
Working towards a Bachelors degree in Public Relations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES –
Strong writing skills
Working knowledge of AP Style guidelines
Experience working with local media
Ability to multi-task
Project management skills
http://jobs.homedepot.com/atlanta/communications/public-relations-internship-summer-2011-jobs