FITZ & CO – New York, NY
Internship
FITZ & CO is the world’s leading public relations firm specializing in the contemporary art world. FITZ & CO’s unique area of expertise is international media relations, strategic positioning and planning, audience development, sponsorship development and management, and special events.
Our relationships extend far beyond the writers, editors and producers of the world’s leading media outlets as we also include prominent international museum board of trustee groups, and individual art world opinion leaders into our unique philosophy of outreach. Since 1995, FITZ & CO has been providing corporations, museums, art fairs, cultural organizations, and government agencies with strategic public relations and marketing counsel. FITZ & CO’s committed team executes individualized and effective campaigns. FITZ & CO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Media Relations Intern
POSITION SUMMARY:
FITZ & CO is seeking an organized and dedicated intern to join the media relations team. He or she should have strong verbal and written communication skills, and will be responsible for day-to-day account support, tracking coverage and office administration for various arts and culture clients. The ideal candidate will be extremely detailed, a hard worker and passionate about the arts. This internship offers an introduction to the fast-paced world of public relations for international and world-renowned art clients.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Current college students, graduate students or recent graduates in the field of public relations, communications, or fine arts, preferably with experience in a PR firm or in the PR office of a Museum or arts organization
• Independent self-starter; ambitious hard-worker
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Mac-savvy
• Technical skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Vocus, Salesforce.com, and Bill4Time
• Knowledge of social media marketing
• Foreign language skills a plus
HOURS:
• This internship will require a minimum of 2 full days a week (Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and later as needed)
COMPENSATION: Unpaid, school credit optional