Fall Internship Opportunity - CGPR

Didn't have enough time this summer to apply for a Fall internship? Just decided you wanted to get some PR experience this Fall? It's not too late! CGPR is looking for one of our fabulous PRSSA members to fill their internship spot.

CGPR, a boutique PR firm (www.cgprpublicrelations.com) specializing in consumer public relations, seeks a motivated team player with a passion for communications. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- assisting team members with day-to-day account projects

- monitoring trends

- media relations activities

- tracking editorial placements

- conducting basic research

- contributing to brainstorming sessions.

This position provides aspiring students the opportunity to learn about public relations and associated disciplines. Internship is for college credit or experience only.

Requirements:
-Excellent oral, editing and written communication skills

-Excellent interpersonal skills

-Excellent organizational skills

-Ability to think creatively and suggest ideas

-Ability to work as a member of a team

-Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

-Ability to prioritize work under pressure

-Ability to accomplish a task with concern for the areas involved -Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

-Understanding of AP style a plus

-Must be available 20 hours per week

CGPR is located in Marblehead, MA.

Please submit a letter as to why you feel you would be a good fit for CGPR
and a resume to kristin@cgprpublicrelations.com.

If you're interested in this position, it's a great idea to get to know their social media efforts. Follow CGPR on Twitter @CGPRMarblehead and become a fan of CGPR on Facebook!

PRSSA Scholarship Opportunities

PRSSA offers scholarships year round, and below you can find a brief summary of each upcoming scholarship opportunity along with the application link. Some of the deadlines are coming up shortly and if you can't prepare an application in time, don't worry there are plenty more scholarships to come! Please email anyone on the e-board or BUPRSSA@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like our help with your application.

Professor Sidney Gross Memorial Award: This award is presented in memory of the late Sid Gross and focuses on the practice of ethics in public relations. The winner will receive $1,000 dollars. DUE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Application Link: http://www.prssa.org/_lo382974tw/63.pdf

PRSA Health Academy Grant: This grant, which will pay the registration fees for two students to attend the PRSSA 2009 National Conference in San Diego, is open to PRSSA members who demonstrate an interest in health care public relations. The grantees will also be invited to attend the Health Academy session at the PRSA International Conference, allowing them to meet and mingle with Section members and other public relations professionals. DUE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Eligibility Requirements Link: http://www.prssa.org/awards/awardHealthAcad.aspx

Application Link: http://www.prssa.org/_lo382974tw/39.pdf

PRSA Travel and Tourism Section Grant: This grant is open to PRSSA members who demonstrate an interest in travel and tourism/hospitality public relations. There is no limit to the number of applications a Chapter may submit; however, no more than 1 grant per school will be awarded. The winners' Conference registration fee for the PRSSA 2009 National Conference in San Diego will be paid by the PRSA Travel and Tourism Section. The Section will invite grant winners to attend the Travel and Tourism Section Seminar to meet and mingle with members of the Section and other public relations professionals. DUE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Eligibility Requirements Link: http://www.prssa.org/awards/awardTravelTour.aspx

Application Link: http://www.prssa.org/_lo382974tw/41.pdf

John D. Graham Scholarship: In September 2009, will you be a public relations junior or senior? If so, we invite you to participate in the $5,000 John D. Graham Scholarship competition, an award presented by the PRSA Foundation, Inc. and sponsored by Fleishman-Hillard International Communications. DUE: OCTOBER 19, 2009

Eligibility Requirements Link: http://www.prssa.org/awards/awardJohnGraham.aspx

Application Link: http://www.prssa.org/_lo382974tw/29.pdf

Stephen Quigley PRSSA Scholarship - Apply Now!

Dear new & current members,

Most of you know that we created the Stephen Quigley PRSSA Scholarship last year honoring one of our most valued professors, Professor Quigley. This scholarship will cover one members PRSSA dues for the entire year. We encourage each and every one of you to apply for this scholarship. Please send your application to buprssa@gmail.com by September 24th and winners will be notified before October 1st.

Please find the application instructions below.

Professor Stephen Quigley PRSSA Scholarship

In 500 words, please describe why you believe you deserve this year’s Professor Stephen Quigley PRSSA Scholarship.

Please e-mail your response to BUPRSSA@gmail.com no later than Thursday, September 24, 2009.

Please be sure to include your name and e-mail address on your submission.

The winner will be notified via e-mail before Thursday, October 1, 2009

Good luck!

9/17 Meeting - Diana Petruccelli

We are very excited to welcome Diana Petruccelli from the American Cancer Society as our speaker for this week. Our meeting is from 5 PM to 6 PM in COM 317. Check out Diana's bio below to find out more about her! See everyone on Thursday :)

Diana Petruccelli Bio:

"I graduated from COM in '04 and majored in Public Relations. I started working at the American Cancer Society the day after graduation in a temporary position as a Recruiter for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer covering the Boston and Cambridge region. Later that Fall, after the walk had ended, I was hired internally in our Health Initiatives department working with Volunteers and Health Systems in the Metro Boston area. In 2005, I returned to Boston Strides working as a Strategic Planner with our data and online systems. Last year, I briefly worked as Director of Corporate Relations in the Greater Boston area and the state of Maine. This past April, I returned to Boston Strides yet again as Walk Manager.

When I first decided to major in Public Relations, I planned on having more of a political focus. I was born and raised in East Boston, MA and come from a very political community and family. However, during the Fall semester of my Senior Year, I enrolled in Non-Profit PR. Our final project was to write up a plan for an American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in our hometown. After researching ACS for this project, I was hooked! I loved everything the organization stood for and I still do.

I currently reside in Danvers, MA and have a 3-year old daughter."

Become a Campus Ambassador for Sparkseed

Sparkseed Campus Ambassador Internship

Become the face of student social entrepreneurship at Boston University as the Sparkseed Campus Ambassador. Sparkseed is a nonprofit organization that provides mentoring, pro-bono consulting, seed money, and web tools to college social entrepreneurs. We are currently looking for interns to promote and market Sparkseed’s services at their university.

Time commitment: 4-8 hours per week

Responsibilities:

· Assist in the creation of a marketing campaign specific to your campus

· Identify classes, clubs, and programs related to social entrepreneruship

· Give away materials to increase awareness of Sparkseed’s offerings

Benefits to campus ambassadors:

· Gain marketing experience and learn new skills

· Have access to Sparkseed’s network of rising entrepreneurs and business leaders

· Leave a lasting mark on you campus by promoting social entrepreneurship

· Experience working for a start-up

Applicants must:

· Be passionate about social entrepreneurship

· Love networking and sharing great opportunities with friends

· Have exceptional communication skills

· Be results-oriented, hardworking, and organized

· Social media and marketing/sales skills a plus

What else you should know:

· This is a virtual internship. You will check in weekly with Sparkseed to report your progress and get support.

· This internship is unpaid, but there are chances to win prizes for causing an exceptional number of your classmates to apply.

· Interns have the opportunity to become regional directors.

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Tim@Sparkseed.org. Internship interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis with the internship itself beginning Oct. 4.

Still looking for a Fall internship? Don't miss out on HealthTalker!

If you're still looking for a fall internship, or just decided you want to intern during the semester, there's still a chance to become HealthTalker's fall marketing communications intern.

HealthTalker develops innovative word-of-mouth marketing programs for the healthcare market with a specific focus on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

As an intern at HealthTalker, you would take part in various ad-hoc activities and tasks including...

• Engaging and responding to program participants in online communities
• Writing copy for various website components
• Creating tag lines, quick polls, and discussion topics
• Working with outside vendors
• Assembling starter kits for program participants

Interns should have...

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A team player who can also work independently
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and positive can-do attitude
• Self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision
• Passionate about doing a great job

This is a paid internship and they are looking for someone who can work 2-3 full days at the office in Somerville (Davis Square), but they are willing to work with your schedule. The office is T-accessible, no dress code and you can earn class credit!

To apply, send your resume to jobs@healthtalker.com and cc Marcus@healthtalker.com.

Find out more about HealthTalker by visiting www.healthtalker.com.

The CW Public Relations Campaign Contest

BU PRSSA will be participating in The CW public relations campaign contest, and we want you to be a part of it!

The objective—to build awareness among college students for two of television’s hottest new shows — 90210 and Melrose Place — airing Tuesday nights on The CW.

The time commitment and timeline—from Sept. 1st – Oct. 9, the team(s) will meet at least twice a week. From Oct. 15 – Oct. 26, once a week. Teams will be composed of four or five teammates.
Sept. 1 – Sept. 10: Planning time
Sept. 11-Oct. 9: Implementing campaign
Oct. 9 – Oct. 26: Evaluation & submission
Nov. 9: Winning teams announced at PRSSA 2009 National Conference

For more details about the campaign, see below and http://www.prssa.org/news/news.aspx?Id=768

If you are interested in being on a team, email buprssa@gmail.com by 5 pm (EST) on Tuesday, August 25th with your availability and your top 5 ideas to build awareness among college.

Campaign Rules & Guidelines
The CW Campaign invites students to execute a public relations campaign on and around campus for two of television's hottest new shows — "90210" and "Melrose Place" — airing Tuesday nights on The CW. Students will research and plan their campaigns in August and September, implement from Sept. 11–Oct. 9, and submit their entries to PRSSA by Oct. 26.

The best campaigns will be honored at the PRSSA Awards Ceremony during the 2009 National Conference in San Diego by an actor from one of The CW's hit series. The team with the best campaign will be awarded a private meet-and-greet with the actor and the opportunity to plan the actor's media tour while in San Diego.

We see great educational value in this opportunity, and are grateful to The CW for providing it. Monitor our Web site for updated information about the opportunity, and contact leah.elison@prsa.org with questions. For further information about The CW Network and its shows, please visit www.cwtv.com.

This is a great experience, and we encourage all of our members to take part in it!

Fall Internship - Schneider Associates

Here's a great fall internship opportunity at Schneider Associates! If you are interested in public relations and marketing and want to "learn by doing," Schneider Associates is a great place to grow your skills, gain valuable agency experience, build your portfolio and have fun.

Candidates must be extremely detail-oriented; exhibit an enthusiastic personality and be able to handle multiple tasks. Internships are granted competively by merit. Interns must receive college credit and work a minimum of 16 hours a week starting May 2008.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with special event planning and implementation


• Working with vendors, including photographers, caterers and consultants as needed


• Conducting research for new business presentations


• Assisting with administrative assignments (Compiling press clips and writing media placement reports to measure public relations results, Proof-reading and editing documents)

Requirements include computer proficiency, web research and social media skills. Ability to write press releases and able to work 2-3 full days per week.

If you are interested in joining a winning team with clients such as Baskin-Robbins, d-Con, Walker Restoration Consultants and New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), pleas forward your resume and cover letter to: internships@schneiderpr.com (Attn: Internship Coordinator)

Visit www.schneiderpr.com to learn more!

Fall Internship Position - Allied Advertising, Public Relations

We have another awesome internship opportunity for the fall! I interned there for two semesters last year, and it was a great experience. If you're still looking for a fall internship, I highly recommend this one.

Allied Advertising, Public Relations is the largest motion picture marketing and PR agency in North America. If you're interested in film, or even just love to watch movies, this is a great fit! (You'll even get to see a ton of free movies!) Visit www.alliedadvpub.com for more information on the company.

Allied is looking for a part time intern, working about 10-15 hours a week. The internship is unpaid but you can participate for class credit, or just to get some experience.

Send an email with your resume to Jen Mathews at jmathews@alliedadvpub.com for more information!

Making Strides Kick Off Event

Rachel and I attended the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kick-off event yesterday morning at the Park Plaza Hotel. It was a very moving event and we are so happy PRSSA gets a chance to be a part of it.

To find out more about the event, go to: http://tiny.cc/JKPuR

Also follow them on Twitter: @msabcboston (and make sure you're following us! @BUPRSSA)

If you're interested in working on the PRSSAgency team for Making Strides, let us know!

Fall Marketing Internship at Hubspot

Here's another great internship opportunity for the fall! See below for all the details. Contact careers@hubspot.com to apply.

HubSpot, a Cambridge-based marketing software company, is looking for an exceptional intern for its marketing team this fall.

We need a whip-smart, analytical communicator who isn't afraid to do some heavy-lifting in order to get a foot in the door at one of Boston's most exciting startups.

Here are a few of the requirements:

• Marketing excites you.
  
• You're analytical.
  
• You write like Hemingway.
  
• You're a media maker. (You don't go anywhere or do anything without writing about it, taking pictures or shooting video and posting it on the web.)
  
• You use online social networks.
  
• You understand the principles of search engine optimization.
  
• You're ambitious and you work hard.
  
• You're fun to be around.

This is a part-time paid internship that will last through the fall. We expect to hire a college student, but are open to other possibilities. If you have a blog or an online media portfolio of some sort, please share it with us.

One last thing: We're looking for people who get what we do. Check out our blog (http://blog.hubspot.com/), follow us on Twitter, be our fan on Facebook, then drop us a line at careers@hubspot.com.

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.