Ketchum

Ketchum Summer Intern
Ketchum – Washington, DC
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Two simple words remind us that great ideas shatter expectations. Two simple words set Ketchum apart.

break through

When we say break through, it means our employees work to create the changes our clients seek, to exceed their expectations, and to bring tangible benefits to their business and fulfillment to our own careers. This belief has led to enjoyable and long-standing relationships with our clients, who entrust us with many of the best-known brands in the world, and with the up-and-comers that will be tomorrow’s top brands. It’s what sets Ketchum apart, what attracts people to Ketchum, and what makes them want to stay!

Additional information on Ketchum and its award-winning work can be found at www.ketchum.com .

Responsibilities :
Ketchum interns are assigned to accounts where they can apply their existing skills and learn new ones. As an integral part of an account team, interns may gain hands-on experience in publicity and promotions, planning, production, media research, media relations and much more.

Our interns learn about video and print production, media training, research, crisis communications, speech writing, media placement, event planning, publication design and a host of other topics. These areas will help provide you with a strong public relations background and technical skills.

Intern work may include, and is not limited to, any or all of the following: Media list development Press release drafting Client activities Event scheduling and planning Brainstorm sessions Internet research Administrative projects Media pitching Support of team leaders on activities and project

Qualifications :
Passionate interest in/understanding of public relations ‘B’ average or better Strong writer Solid computer skills Average length of an internship is 10-12 weeks. This internship program is a paid full-time position. All applicants must be availabe to work full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. Deadline for apply is March 16th, 2012.