Public Relations Intern (Posted 2/17/12)
Are you looking to build your corporate PR portfolio?
Pure Promotions, LLC. (
PURE) is currently seeking an intern to join the Pure Promotions team.
Position Overview
This position will report directly to
PURE Promotion’s executive staff and will be responsible for all day-to-day PR activities for PURE – including but not limited to brand and promotional support, timely social media updates and responses, as well as the distribution of press releases.
Company Overview
PURE Promotions
is one of the fastest growing Lansing based promotion companies in the state, with partners nationwide including Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. PURE brings uncut, unadulterated, fresh and new ideas to any event. PURE strives to bring event marketing to unparalleled heights by making each event its own work of art and strives to create memorable experiences for new and returning patrons. PURE influences and builds brands through strategic relationship-based event marketing.
Our clientele include night clubs, ultra bars, ultra lounges and national liquor distributors including Pitbull and Fergie’s Voli Lite Vodkas amongst others. We cater to a demographic between the ages of 21-36. We target young urban professionals that are trendy and fashionable.
Responsibilities
- Drafting press releases per event, partnerships, corporate news, etc.
- Obtain backlinks & impressions through free PR outlets i.e. www.free-press-release.com/
- Manage PR Newswire account
- Coordinate email distributions and list creation
- Research best contacts/publications catering to our target market & establish relationships
- Assist with all incoming media requests
- Assist with product launches and event planning
Requirements
- Candidate is currently pursuing or has already obtained a degree with a focus in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications and/or Journalism
- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Understand the functions of PR that relate to promotions
- Skilled writer and communicator with eagerness to learn the world of promotions and an interest in pursuing a career in public relations
- A solid knowledge of local media – magazines, newspapers, blogs, etc.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively and see projects through to completion.
- Ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment
Interested applicants, please submit your resumes with two representations of your work (press release examples preferred) to
TomMayes@purepromote.com.