MNPR Blog Internship

Since the beginning of the New Year I have been thinking about hiring an intern, but the more I thought about it the more I realized that I need two or three interns to do what I am hoping to accomplish on the blog not just one.So I am going for it.

Here is what I am looking for:

Besides information, jobs and news, I would like to make this blog cutting-edge again. So I am looking for someone:

• With curiosity about the future of communications/social media
• With graphic design expertise
• With an interest in advertising sales
• With excellent writing skills
• With the willingness to make mistakes
• With an excellent sense of humor
• A risk taker
• A problem solver

Basically, I am looking for myself 12-years ago. If you are interested in applying please send your resume to ryanmay@ryanmay.com. Although initially this will be an unpaid internship, it is my intention to reward interns with fair compensation when possible. Cheers.

University of Minnesota - Social Media Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor degree
-Minimum two years of professional experience in social media, digital marketing and/or public relations.
-Demonstrated ability to create, implement and optimize a marketing strategy.
-Technical skills to create, practice or leverage social media tools.
-A strong reputation for integrity and high personal ethics.

Demonstrated experience:
- Strategic leadership and strategic alignment of communications programs
- Relationship building: Effectively working across organizational lines; forming productive alliances; and influencing others
- Understanding of communications, marketing, and branding principles

SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, listening and writing)
- Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability and willingness to work at a fast pace
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to quickly master new technologies
- Ability to jump from the creative side of communication to the analytical side
- Experience working with, and anticipating the needs of, senior management


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five or more years of professional business experience with increasing communications responsibilities.

Demonstrated experience:
- Ability to develop, communicate, and execute strategies with clear metrics of success
- Familiarity with academic environments, especially business schools
- Managing external vendors

Experience working for a public relations, advertising or marketing agency. 

Apply

StoryTeller Media & Communications - Account Director

Account Director

StoryTeller seeks to fill an Account Director position to work in a collaborative environment to lead day-to-day management and optimization of client public relations and inbound marketing campaigns while providing strategic analysis, advice and direction. The Account Director will complete client projects by implementing direct communications tactics, inbound marketing strategy, pitching stories, writing communications documents, coordinating news conferences and media events and using multiple online marketing tools. This candidate will also develop and maintain long-term relationships with members of the media.

The Account Director will manage, train and advise StoryTeller public relations team in public relations techniques and skills.

The Account Director will proactively learn and understand the clients industry and business, as well as find new ways to build the client’s business and grow existing StoryTeller accounts by communicating and promoting new services and capabilities.

The Account Director must have at least 7-years experience of public relations and marketing experience and be able to pay attention to detail and perform mistake free work. The candidate must also be able to work in a fast-paced and energetic environment. As a client-facing representative of StoryTeller, the Account Director must have extraordinary client relations and client service.

Please send resume to:

StoryTeller Media & Communications

5001 American Blvd. West, Suite 480

Bloomington, MN 55437

or email us at: lori@storytellermn.com

Washington County - seeking a public info specialist

Salary Range: $19.06 - $26.08/hour
Anticipated Starting Salary: $19.06 - $22.57/hour
Hours/Days: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
Application Process: The submission of the following is required to apply for this vacancy:
1) Washington County application form2) Supplemental application form3) Resume

Closing Date: January 30, 2012

Apply online now.

St. Cloud State Director of Media Relations and Publications

Position Available:Director of Media Relations and Publications (contingent on funding)  (Vacancy Number 793303)
Salary:MSUAASF Range D $43,576-$78,117, commensurate with qualifications & experience
Date of Appointment:May 1, 2012

Responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction for media relations and publications development. Work extensively with the local, regional and national media, cultivate relationships with members of the media and serve as a university spokesperson as needed; serve as managing editor for the institutional magazine; supervise graphic designers and undergraduate and graduate students; oversee publications; coordinates photography. Works with university entities and individuals on public relations and partners in the development of World Wide Web and social media presence.

Qualifications and Experience:Required: • Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, journalism or a related field. • Substantial management experience required in working in public relations, media relations and/or publications, preferably in higher education. • Strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, ability to use computer, content management system and social media tools, organizational abilities required, as well as ability to apply convergence journalism techniques. • Evidence of ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Media relations and/or publications experience in higher education;
• Extensive knowledge of technology and the applied ways in which the World Wide Web, social media and print and electronic publications relate.

Apply to:St. Cloud State University
Office of University Communications, c/o Caryn Engelman
Matt Trombley, Search Committee Chair
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud , MN 56301-4498
Phone: 320.308.3152
Fax: 320.308.5367
Email: clengelman@stcloudstate.edu

Application Information:A complete application will include a letter of application, vita, copies of transcript (s), and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three current, professional references. Review of applications begins Feb. 6, 2012; position is open until filled.

Apply online now.

Department Information: www.stcloudstate.edu/ucomm

Weber Shandwick - Intern - Public Relations

Qualifications

As a leading global communications firm, Weber Shandwick works with clients to address a broad range of challenges across diverse geographies, product categories and audiences. Our ability to harness this collective experience and knowledge and apply it to each assignment is an important ingredient in our success. We are continuing to develop new ways of harnessing the power of advocacy for our clients. One way is through recognizing how advocacy - the active support of brands, causes and issues by individuals - has emerged as the most trusted source of information and communication today, as well as the most powerful force in business. We seek to build advocacy creation into our client work from the start.

The Minneapolis office has an immediate need for an Intern. Interns assist our public relations practitioners with day-to-day duties including research, writing copy for news releases and feature stories, coordinating PR programs, assisting in the organization and preparation of special client events, compiling media lists, pitching client stories, participation in creative sessions, assistance with digital/social media projects, and media monitoring. We offer a great workplace, culture and competitive salary. We’re looking for recent grads who are available to start immediately. This is a paid 12-month assignment.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA or BS in Business, Communications or related degree Previous internship experience preferred Willingness to learn and take direction

You must be a team player Weber Shandwick is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA.M/F/D/V.

Apply online now.

Kohnstamm Communications is seeking an Account Intern

Twin-Cities based Kohnstamm Communications is seeking an Account Intern to join our PR team. The Intern position is a full-time, paid internship that will provide real-world, agency experience; tangible pieces for your portfolio and contacts in the industry for job networking.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to integrate and work closely with the Kohnstamm account teams.  The Account Intern will gain exposure to build skills in developing in-the-moment tactics that allow our clients to respond quickly to current issues and effectively position themselves and/or their products in a positive light.  Tactics include managing measurement and clip reporting, proactively contacting media, reviewing and assisting with messaging/talking points, processing clippings, and deploying social media campaigns.  

As a member of the account team, the Account Intern assists in research and analysis and aids in the managing of day-to-day account administration.  Strong persuasive writing and communications skills are key for success.  The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment, possesses a sense of humor, and is able to perform under pressure.     

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to media@kohnstamm.com.

Wanted! Social Media Intern for Miss Minnesota High School and Collegiate Scholarship pageant.

Main duties and responsibilities:
- Create, update, and maintain social media sites including web site, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Upload photos and blog posts.
- Advertise Pageant, titleholder events, and other news-worthy moments.
- Recruit potential contestants through social media.
- Contact past contestants.
- Research possible events, parades, etc. that titleholders could attend and participate in.
- Research and contact possible Pageant sponsors.
- Research how to obtain non-profit status.

Time Commitment: Expect 5-10 hours per week, face to face meeting with pageant director once a month, and constant email contact with pageant director.

Skills/experience:
- Knowledge of (or at least) genuine interest in Pageants.
- College Junior or Senior in pursuit of degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or Advertising.
- Ability to create social media strategy.
- Ability to "cold call" and describe Program and what we need from sponsors.

Position available immediately. Hours will increase in summer as the August Pageant nears. Internship is complete after the Pageant unless intern wants to continue working with the Program.

Please send cover letter and resume to missmnhspageant@gmail.com

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - Communications and Public Relations Intern

Communications and Public Relations Intern
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Winter/Spring, 2012 (February 6 – May 15)

REPORTS TO:  Communications Director

 

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:  The communications intern is responsible for contributing to all aspects of the communications department within the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. The intern in this position will serve as a staff member working with the communications team. This is an unpaid position, but may be eligible for credit.

Interns will work between 15-25 hours a week. Prior relevant experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·         Assists with the development and updating of media lists and other databases

·         Assists with the management of newspaper and periodical inventories

·         Assists with marketing and branding campaigns

·         Assists with social networking, media and blogging

·         Assists with media relations duties

·         Tracks and compiles media clips and media reports

·         Drafts feature and news stories for veteran publications (within the organization and around the state)

·         Assists with research and survey development

·         Assists with promotion and event planning assistance

·         Assists with strategic communication planning

·         Assists other staff with projects as needed

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The communications intern should be actively enrolled in a university or college public relations, public affairs, marketing, advertising, communications or other related program. Candidates will preferably have at least sophomore standing. The individual must demonstrate the ability to undertake basic writing assignments, and posses an understanding of basic media relations skills, an ability to interact professionally with customers and exhibit good judgment. A working knowledge of computers, as well as word processing and database management software is necessary. Design and layout experience is favorable.

- Ability to balance multiple responsibilities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong organizational skills

- Creative thinker

- Self-starter

- Basic computer skills

- Layout and design experience is a plus

TO APPLY:  

Please send a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to:

Anna Lewicki Long, Communications Director

Anna.Long@state.mn.us

Or

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Attn: Anna Lewicki Long

20 West 12^th Street

St. Paul, MN 55155-2098

Application Deadline: February 3, 2012

Kohnstamm Communications is seeking Senior Account Executive

Twin-Cities based Kohnstamm Communications is seeking a smart and savvy Senior Account Executive to join our consumer PR team.

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for managing communications projects across several key consumer clients and generating creative and transformational outcomes. Duties include development, implementation and coordination of consumer public relations and social media programs in support of the client’s positioning and communications objectives. The goal is to produce marketing results and establish a powerful brand reputation for clients in the media and with stakeholders such as investors, potential customers, employees and the public. The SAE serves as a key contact to clients and works closely with the Kohnstamm management team to strategize, facilitate, brainstorm and manage accounts to drive results.

Candidates must have 5+ years of hands-on PR experience and possess demonstrated social media and media relations program results with a track record of national and regional editorial placements. The SAE will act as a collaborative and consultative client partner, and should possess advanced written, verbal and presentation communication skills, a self-directed nature and a natural ability to excel as part of a cohesive team.

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to media@kohnstamm.com. For the full job description please visit: http://www.kohnstamm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=64