Internship Opportunities at Truman Company

Truman Company is looking for interns, starting immediately or in the fall.

www.trumancompany.com

The internship is a PR/Marketing internship, and applicants should have PR/Marketing experience and web experience.

Email careers@soundbridge.net to apply, or to get more information.

Frugal Yankee Fall Internship Position

The Frugal Yankee espouses the New England traditions of enjoying life and spending less. Thrifty and savvy, the Frugal Yankee is a bi-weekly Boston based radio show, a weekly New England Cable News segment, a burgeoning web site, a strong Twitter presence as well as other traditional and emerging venues.

Over it's seven year history, the Frugal Yankee has established strong relations with various media outlets including the Boston Globe, NH Public Radio and others. Now a focused intern is needed can take charge of expanding these relations and forging new ones. Writing press releases, enhancing direct contacts, interacting with media outlets and raising awareness is the goal. It is a position limited only by the applicants ambition.

Requirements:
Good writing and editing skills
Working knowledge of social media.
Interest in media and communication
Independence
4-10 hours a week available

Work will be conducted in applicant's location, with weekly phone and email contact with the co-producers/co-hosts. Monthly, or more, strategy meetings may be required.

Contact: Louise@FrugalYankee.com Include a sample of your writing, preferably a press release or short article – a student project is fine.

360 Public Relations Fall Internship

Hi everyone! It's that time again - it's almost August and getting a fall internship is on everyone's mind. We have some great opportunities for PRSSA members, and there will be more to come as the summer goes on. First up - 360 Public Relations!

2009 FALL INTERNSHIP

WHO WE ARE:

360 Public Relations is an award-winning public relations agency with an exciting base of national clients in the food & beverage, travel & tourism, toy, video game and other consumer sectors. The agency is based in Boston’s Back Bay and part of a national network of leading independent public relations firms.

WHO YOU ARE:

A Communications/PR major with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, excellent verbal and written skills, a quick wit and a positive, “can-do” attitude.

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment are essential as is attention to detail. PC proficiency, including Excel, Word & Powerpoint, is also required. Experience with online media and social networking sites a plus. Previous internship experience required; Junior or Senior-level students preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

You will quickly learn the components of a successful PR program and be able to contribute to the process. Sample activities include online research, media monitoring, compiling of targeted media lists, blogs and blog and podcast directories, pitching, writing of event advisories and other materials, involvement in agency brainstorms and staff meetings.

TIME COMMITMENT:

20 hours/week

Monday – Friday

Contact Stephanie Shih to apply: sshih@360publicrelations.com

360 Public Relations, LLC

140 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116

617-585-5770

www.360publicrelations.com

Student Union Opportunity

I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! We have some amazing opportunities for the fall, thanks to Eric Leist, our new VP! He met with a representative from the Student Union who is looking for 2 PR-savvy representatives to serve on their cabinet. It is really a great opportunity to get involved with, and more details are below!

Social Affairs Chair
Duties: Event planning for Student Union social events; working as a liaison between Student Union, SAO, and any other BU group; finding corporate sponsors for events; work with PR Director to coordinate the Intercollegiate Conference (where BU and other Boston colleges will try to gain a voice in local politics)

Time commitment: Meetings 1-2 hours per week on Mondays at 8 o'clock in the Photonics Center and Student Union office plus any additional time needed to complete tasks

Ideal Qualifications: PR/Advertising Major interested in event planning or corporate communications (much of this job will involve synthesizing different groups on campus.)


PR Director
Duties: Write Student Union newsletter; proactive and reactive media relations with the Freep and BU Today; Advertising and social media marketing to publicize Student Union events; work with Social Affairs Chair to coordinate the Intercollegiate Conference (where BU and other Boston colleges will try to gain a voice in local politics)

Time commitment: Meetings 1-2 hours per week on Mondays at 8 o'clock in the Photonics Center and Student Union office plus any additional time needed to complete tasks

Ideal Qualifications: PR/Advertising Major interested in government relations, political PR or media relations

Anyone interested in either of these positions send an email to amahler@bu.edu and union@bu.edu for more information about how to apply.