Derryberry Public Relations – Public Relations Specialist Intern

OVERVIEW

Type of Internship:

Organization Name

Derryberry Public Relations, LLC.

Address, City, & State

421 Market Street, Suite 203 Chattanooga, TN 37402

Intern Position Title

Public Relations Intern

Position Summary
Briefly describe the
nature of the intern's work

Derryberry Public Relations is a multi-faceted, full-service public and government relations firm. Interns will be tasked, at all levels, with any work necessary to assist in completing the nedds for clients and the firm.

Department

Reports To

Andy Derryberry

Pay Grade or Stipend

Depending on experience

Internship Available During

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Work Schedule/Hours

10-20 hours/ week (depending on interns availability)

DESCRIPTION

Duties & Responsibilities
Outline the major tasks that the intern will complete

  • Interns will be engaged in every facet of the firms work that may include:
  • Event planning and execution
  • Writing copy and press releases
  • Data searches and compilation
  • Writing Scripts
  • Assisting in photo/video shoots
  • Assisting in the design and creation of marketing materials
  • Updating databases
  • Assisting with neighborhood/stakeholder meetings

Skills & Qualifications
Outline the skills the intern will need to successfully fulfill your expectations.

  • Studying in the field of public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.
  • Knowledge of AP Style.
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.
  • Understand the basics of public relations and/or marketing.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, strong writing skills and be self-motivated.
  • Ability to engage in creative problem solving and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate a professional image and speaking abilities.
  • Posses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

APPLICATION - What should a prospective intern do to apply for the position?

Process
Describe the application
process.

Interested applicant's should email their cover letter, resume and 2-4 work samples to Andy@derryberrypr.com.

SUPERVISOR - What qualified communication professional will supervise the Intern?

Supervisor's Name

Andy Derryberry

Title

Owner

E-mail Address

Andy@derryberrypr.com

Telephone Number

423-755-7588 (office)

Fax Number

423-755-7589