PUBLIC RELATIONS / MARKETING INTERN
Skip Barber Racing School
Braselton, Ga.
We have a paid summer opportunity as a Public Relations/Marketing Intern. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Marketing team in executing various projects that support and enhance communication within the organization and externally with media, analysts, bloggers, customers and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree (or working towards a BA) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related (Junior or Senior)
· Previous PR internship or relevant leadership role at college/university is highly desirable
· Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to speak articulately to external and internal customers
· Design/visual/artistic sensibility
· The individual must demonstrate the ability to undertake basic public relations writing assignments, and possess an understanding of basic media relations skills
· Understanding of social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
· Basic knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator/Dreamweaver a plus.
· Media Relations experience a plus!
· Basic HTML knowledge a plus!
Responsibilities may include:
– Assist in building a projects database to report current initiatives with sponsors like Lexus, Mazda, BFGoodrich, etc.
– Social Media Reporting
– Ad Value Reporting
– Brand Survey Reporting
– Providing internal and external stakeholders with product info and imagery
· Help organize and execute PR events, such as contests, media tours, and photo shoots
– Assist in coordinating special events
– Assist in tracking/reporting advertising and digital initiatives
– Manage Flickr Page (www.flickr.com/skipbarberracingschool)
– Pitch local/national media to generate positive buzz about Skip Barber Racing School
– Coordinate with internal departments to respond quickly to customer needs, requests and problems
– Assist in writing editorial content for national media partners i.e. Racer Magazine
– Assist in various duties as needed
Compensation:
· $12/hour (10-15 Hours/Week)
Date(s):
June 1 – August 10, 2012
To apply send a resume and statement of interest to Debbie.ebalobo@gmail.com