» WPLJ / 95.5 FM
WPLJ is currently seeking undergraduate and graduate students who are looking to gain valuable hands on experience in the fields of consumer public relations and radio sales/advertising. If you are out-going, and believe you have what it takes to be a success in the radio business, we want to hear from you!
Promotions Intern:
The Promotions Department produces, promotes and executes concerts, live broadcasts, movie screenings and other station-related events as well as client-based promotional van-appearances. Interns assist at these events and are also assigned day-to-day office duties to learn how a radio station operates behind the scenes.
The Promotions Internship Program is open only to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The internship is unpaid and college credit *must* be earned. Students enrolled in a degree program in communications, marketing / public relations or business-related field preferred. Ideally, each intern should be available two days per week (Monday - Friday) and one day on the weekend totaling 20 to 25 hours per week. There is some flexibility based on the student’s schedule and the number of hours required by the school to receive credit.
Sales Intern:
The WPLJ Sales Department is seeking bright, energetic undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in radio sales or advertising. If you are team-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! There is no better way to jump-start a career in radio or advertising / marketing.
Students will work directly with one of the top radio sales teams in New York City gaining hands-on, practical experience. The WPLJ Sales Internship program is open only to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The internship is unpaid and college credit *must* be earned. Students enrolled in a degree program in communications or business-related field preferred. An express desire to work in radio sales / advertising upon graduation is a definite plus. Hours are flexible to fit your schedule. Internships are available in all semesters. When applying, state which semester you are interested in.
Interested students should e-mail or fax their cover letter and resume to:
Fax: (212) 613-8956
E-mail: nyradiojobs@abc.com
The MWW Group
The Corporate Communications practice at The MWW Group, the largest PR firm in New Jersey and among the top 20 public relations and marketing communications agencies in the U.S., is looking for interns for the Fall 2003 semester and also during the Winter Break.
These are un-paid internships, for college credit. Students will be responsible for creating and updating media lists, online news research, general account administration duties and participation in team and Company-wide brainstorm meetings. This is a great, hands-on opportunity at a major PR firm for students looking to get into the highly-competitive field of public relations.
Location:
1 Meadowlands Plaza, 6th Floor
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Contact: Dean Mastrojohn: 201-964-2412 (dmastrojohn@mww.com)
Hours: Flexible, depending on students' schedules (preferably at least 2-3 days/week)
About the MWW Group:
The MWW Group is among the top 20 public relations and marketing communications agencies in the U.S. and is known for its results-driven approach to public relations. The agency is nationally recognized for its work in consumer marketing and public relations, community relations, social and cause marketing, investor relations/financial communications, technology communications, crisis management, public affairs and corporate communications. Headquartered in East Rutherford, NJ, MWW has seven full-service offices representing national and multinational companies, including McDonald's; Nikon; Bally Total Fitness; Continental Airlines; Trans World Entertainment; Invest-UK; Verizon; CIT Group; Oxford Health Plans, Inc.; Getty Images; Bacardi and many Fortune 1000 clients in the consumer, professional services and industrial sectors. The MWW Group is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). For more information on The MWW Group, visit www.mww.com.
» K. Hovnanian Companies
You are invited to apply for a paid internship with one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, K. Hovnanian Companies.
Homebuilding and its effect on the economy of our state and nation remain one of the hottest stories being covered. In addition, the demand for homes and information about homes is unprecedented.
As an intern, you’ll work with a small but well-support public relations office. You’ll get involved with product publicity, regulatory affairs, special events, media relations, employee communications and other facets of public relations, as well as the more mundane day-to-day tasks that make a PR department function.
Following are the requirements and the process. We’ll accept applications through Dec. 31 and make notification by Jan. 7. Please call me at the number above if I can answer any questions for you.
Purpose:
To simultaneously add semi-professional staff in the public relations office while providing a working lab for a public relations student.
Qualifications
» Interns must be undergraduate or graduate students in a recognized communications school.
» They must have demonstrated an interest in public relations through the declaration of their major, class work and membership in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) or similar organizations.
» Candidates must have permission from their school and be granted course credit for their work.
» The school’s internship requirements must be compatible with the needs of K. Hovnanian Companies.
» Interns will be expected to be in Edison or at a K. Hovnanian site at least two to five days a week.
» Interns will pass a writing test administered at K. Hovnanian Companies.
» They must be willing to adhere to the K. Hovnanian and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Codes of Ethics.
» They must meet the K. Hovnanian requirements for associates and interns.
»Students must assure that their work schedule coincides with college requirements and schedules.
Duties:
Interns will perform a variety of administrative and professional tasks. K. Hovnanian recognizes that future professionals will not benefit from being given only mundane tasks, but interns must recognize that those mundane tasks must be performed by everyone from time to time. In addition, we assume that you'll be working only on K. Hovnanian-related work while at our facilities.
» Professional
» Research, write and edit advertorial copy
» Research, write and edit short articles for associate communications media
» Work with media lists
» Assist with events
» Choose, write and attempt to place a story in local, regional or trade media.
» Manage one significant project, e.g.:
» Executive bios and photos
» Corporate/Company backgrounder
» Floor plan catalog
» Master media list
» Master source list
» Associate or customer polls (latter in coordination with marketing and/or sales managers and the VP)
» Accompany the director of public relations to events and meetings that may be directly beneficial to the intern’s tasks or provide insight into the role of public relations.
» Administrative
» Assist with media sweeps and clip sorting, filing and distribution
» Assist with the obtaining releases for advertorials
» Handle various administrative tasks as assigned
» As a member of the Marketing and Sales Staff, the intern may be called upon to assist with focus groups, openings and other events as well as occasional administrative tasks.
Compensation:
K. Hovnanian's director of public relations will work with the intern's faculty advisor to assure that the student receives the maximum amount of academic credit available. Compensation is $10 per hour with a maximum of 32 hours a week, although from time to time, you may have the opportunity work extra time. In addition, you may be eligible for special assignments at community events.
Miscellaneous
K. Hovnanian Companies is located in Raritan Center (Edison), N.J. Most of the intern’s work will be here. The intern may be asked to travel to any of the com-munities in the Northeast Region. We’ll make every attempt to accommodate the professional goals of the student within the scope of the program and the company’s needs.
Legal Stuff
The hiring practices for the public relations intern are supervised by our Human Resources Department to make sure all laws are strictly followed.
To Apply
Send a cover letter and resume by email or regular mail to:
Douglas M. Fenichel, APR
Director of Public Relations and Communications
K. Hovnanian Companies
110 Fieldcrest Ave. CN-7825
Edison, New Jersey 07836
dfenichel@khov.com
Candidates will be contacted by telephone to set up an interview, at which time we’ll look at any writing samples. The writing test also will be administered at that time.
» Andrea & Associates
Andrea & Associates is a full-service public relations firm in New York
City
exclusively for nonprofits. Our clients represent prestigious
organizations
such as The Fresh Air Fund, Police Athletic League, National Dance
Institute, The Jewish Guild for the Blind, Brooklyn Public Library and
Morry's Camp.
» R&J Public Relations
R&J Public Relations offers a paid internship at a full-scale public relations and marketing agency where the intern’s primary responsibility is to enhance our company through “hands-on” experience and basic duties. These duties will ultimately assist with the overall success of the company goal – to generate publicity for our clients and promote a tremendous opportunity for the intern to gain valuable insight into furthering career and education goals. As such, the intern will assist agency personnel in every aspect of the agency. Not surprisingly, it takes the right people, a fresh and enthusiastic perspective, and a full arsenal of traditional and on-line communications weapons to create powerful public relations campaigns.
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Corporate
communications/reputation management
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Publicity
and media relations
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New
product introductions
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Trade
show support
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Broadcast
services
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Crisis
management
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Press
conferences
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Web
based PR and webcasts
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Media
training
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Newsletters
and annual reports
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Special
events
For
more information about R&J Public Relations, visit our website at www.randjpr.com
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Handle the
distribution of agency correspondence, including letters, memos, press releases,
copy, media schedules, etc.
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Write and edit
press material
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Pitch media
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Research and
compile target media lists
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Research and
compile annual editorial calendars
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Organize and
manage database resource
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Organize and
maintain client clip reports
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Additional
research and account support on a project basis
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Maintain open
communications and a positive working environment with co-workers, clients and
vendors
REQUIREMENTS:
Responsible college
student with strong organizational skills actively pursuing a career in public
relations, marketing or communications. Students with previous public relations
internships and/or experience and strong writing skills highly preferred, but
not required for the right candidate.
CONTACT:
Kyle Kappmeier
Account Executive