- Creating and maintaining media contact lists that target appropriate journalists and outlets
- Assisting with writing, editing and distributing news releases as assigned
- Assisting with writing copy for various publications and promotional material
- Pitching story ideas and securing media coverage
- Assisting in developing and increasing social media exposure
- Providing photo and video material for use by media outlets
- Archiving media clips
- Assembling and distributing media kits
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The Public
Relations/Communications (Unpaid) Intern position requires excellent interpersonal and
communications skills as well as the ability to work well as a team member
under tight deadlines. A full range of
public relations skills, including writing and editing copy for news releases,
media guides, letters, commercials/ads and other promotional material is
required. Pursuit of a bachelor’s
degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related
discipline is beneficial. Solid
organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
Work is primarily performed at
Intern’s preferred location; however, may occasionally involve outreach into
the community and work at the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s office in
Bloomington.
Application Process and Deadline: Please submit a short writing sample (e.g. sample press
release for imaginary concert or website copy for
imaginary concert), two references and your resume or curriculum vitae in hard
copy or electronic format to:
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Association
ATTN: John Bulger
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Email Address: info@bloomingtonsymphony.org
This position will remain open until
filled, but to ensure full consideration, application materials should be
submitted as soon as possible.
No phone calls please.
