Union Square Hospitality Group – New York, NY
Part-time, Internship
We are Seeking a
Part Time Intern
for our PR & Marketing Department
Our interns gain exposure to the day-to-day communications, marketing, and public relations operations of a renowned hospitality organization, including a wide variety of tasks including press monitoring, event coordination, social media support, and market research. Interns work closely with an experienced team of public relations and marketing professionals, and interact with various restaurant operators as well. Strong organizational and writing skills and attention to detail are required. PR experience and interest in restaurants/food media are a plus. This is a paid internship, 3 days/week (ideal for a recently graduated or senior student) who can ideally work with us for six months.
Responsibilities may include:
- Monitor, clip and distribute media coverage
- Food and Beverage industry research
- Liase with media contacts and help to facilitate interviews, shoots and coverage
- Facilitate press requests with restaurants and Chefs
- Co-ordinate special events (brainstorming, development, execution, media outreach, follow up)
- Support the department with administrative tasks
- Assist with the writing and editing of a variety of communication materials including newsletters, press releases, pitches, backgrounders, bios
- Research, update and manage media lists
- Monitor food and restaurant media (including blogs, Twitter, etc)
- Support social media monitoring and posting
Union Square Hospitality Group