Public Relations Internship

Public Relations Internship



The Field Museum

DUTIES

? Write press releases, media alerts, public service announcements and photo captions

? Assist in development and distribution of monthly and quarterly press information

? Supervise television filming and photography shoots

? Handle requests from members of the print and electronic media by phone and fax

Assist in archiving media clippings

? Develop and update mailing lists

Handle brochure requests

? Assist with filing, copying and other clerical tasks

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing fields preferred. This highly visible position requires outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Candidates should possess knowledge of business protocol; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; and a proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments.

Internship hours: M - F, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stipend: $600

Send resume and two writing samples (press releases or media alerts preferred) via mail, fax or e-mail to:

Rita Bellouze

Senior Administrative Assistant

Public Relations Department

The Field Museum

1400 South Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60605-2496

rbellouze@fieldmuseum.org

Phone (312) 665-7100

Fax (312) 665-7101

No phone calls please.