River City Company Public Relations Intern

OVERVIEW

Type of Internship:

Organization Name

River City Company

Address, City, & State

850 Market St. 2nd Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402

Intern Position Title

Marketing and Communication Intern

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

This intern position is an opportunity for students to apply writing and planning skills in a fast-paced environment, as well as the opportunity to take the lead on projects.

Department

Marketing and Communication Department

Reports To

Julia Bursch, Director of Marketing and Communication

Pay Grade or Stipend

$10 an hour

Internship Available During

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Work Schedule/Hours

15-20 hours per week (during normal business hours)

DESCRIPTION

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

  • Produce articles on various topics for monthly newsletters and website
  • Write timely press releases for events and programs
  • Assist in gathering materials for presentations
  • Assist in planning public events such as press conferences and volunteer days
  • Find or create content for social media accounts
  • Research for River City Company projects and programs

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

  • Strong writing skills
  • Strong knowledge of AP Style
  • Good understanding of social media platforms
  • Flexibility for a wide range of projects
  • Willingness to take initiative on projects
  • Organizational skills
  • Video/photography skills are helpful but not required
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is highly valued but not required

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

Process
Describe the application
process.

We have not made a decision on the spring 2021 semester at this time. However, if someone in the department plans to follow up around November 2020, we should know our plans for the spring by then. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to Amy Donahue at adonahue@rivercitycompany.com. For spring interns, resumes should be submitted before the first week on November. For summer interns, resumes should be submitted before the first week of April. For fall interns, resumes should be submitted before the first week of July.

SUPERVISOR - What qualified communication professional will supervise the Intern?

Supervisor's Name

Amy Donahue

Title

Director of Marketing and Communication

E-mail Address

jbursch@rivercitycompany.com

Telephone Number

423.265.3700

Fax Number