Public Relations Internship – OneIMS – Chicago, IL

Position Title: Public Relations Intern

Location: 8833 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, IL 60077

Position Overview:
The Public Relations Intern is a paid part-time internship position with the responsibility to engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for our client.

Critical Job Tasks 

o Draft basic public relations materials including news releases, media alerts, fact sheets, client meeting summaries, status reports and other materials

o Carry out special and media event planning activities and arrangements as outlined by our clients

o Attend and participate in client meetings, presentations, and brainstorming sessions

o Assist with the development and update of media lists and other databases from our clients, marketing, and administration

o Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services

o Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including employee newsletters and press releases

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

o Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media

o Client and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

o Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology

Requirements:
o Current student pursing a bachelor’s degree or above (Preferred majors in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or English)

o 1+ years of relevant experience

o Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

o Must pass background check

Compensation: Paid hourly

To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and an online writing sample portfolio to http://jobs.oneims.com/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=1624547&portalID=13912