Industry: PR & Communications, Community Outreach, Marketing
McFadden & McFadden P.R., a local Public Relations firm founded in 1992 specializing in arts & entertainment, non-profits and regional/local events, is currently seeking someone special who’s interested in learning more about the field of PR, for an internship as assistant to owner, Maureen “Mo” McFadden. www.McFaddenPR.com
The assistant will be given office duties as well as assist with PR campaigns for clients. Candidate will be a fast learner, can multi-task, a good listener, takes direction well and has an eagerness to learn more about PR. You need to know how to be flexible and work on several different projects at the same time, post events online, use Twitter, input to M&M PR website and Facebook pages. Intern will track all press breaks and gather links to use on social media platforms and to give the client. The boutique PR firm offers experience on many different levels of participation in the business. It’s best to have your own car for this position.
Include a cover letter with your resume explaining your desire to go into the field of PR/communications. If you already have experience in PR or have news stories or release you’ve written, please include as samples.
Need an intern to start as soon as possible. Would ideally like to have intern for minimum of 10 to 15 hours a week.
Please send your resume and letter to mcmpr101@gmail.com Put “Internship” in the subject box.
Desired Skills:
- Good spelling & grammar as well as common sense
- People person
- Can work on Mac and PC
- Websites – input and editing
- Interest in arts & entertainment and/or non-profits
- Knowledge of the local area for errands very helpful
- Well-mannered, polite & positive attitude
Current Clients include: NatureTrack Foundation and NatureTrack Film Festival; Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House; Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara; Three Pickles Deli & Lovejoy’s Pickle Room; Magic Castle Cabaret.
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