Simon Public Relations Group is an award-winning public relations firm based in Center City Philadelphia. Our agency enjoys expertise in media relations, community relations, consumer marketing, employee communications and promotions. Interns at Simon Public Relations Group gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries, many facets of the public relations business and the workings of a small, dynamic Agency. This is a great opportunity to learn from the best.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Researching the media and updating of Simon PR's proprietary media database
Researching and developing media lists for various clients
Merchandising the Agency's work to clients
Conducting research on a variety of topics and business categories
Monitoring and reporting on the news
Updating/writing and distributing basic public relations materials (calendar listings, news releases, media alerts, calendar listings, PSAs)
Supporting Simon PR's virtual agency with list management and distribution of releases and photos to the media
Supporting new business opportunities with research and portfolio management
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As business needs allow and require, you may also support Simon PR's promotional division: The PRomo Department. This may include list management and other activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
You must:
Be majoring in Public Relations, Journalism or English
Be a junior or senior in college or a graduate student
Have a 3.6 or better grade point average
Demonstrate a strong interest in public relations
Enjoy writing and thinking creatively
Have excellent written and verbal communications skills
Be organized, thorough and accurate in your work
Have a professional appearance
WORK REQUIREMENTS
This is a part-time internship for a full semester. Interns must be available 15 - 20 hours a week. A stipend to cover travel expenses to/from the office is available.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a recent transcript of your grades, resume, brief cover letter on why you are interested in this internship and one public relations writing sample. (We are looking for news releases, feature stories, media alerts, etc. Do not send reports, strategic plans or essays.) Email to: Beverly Volpe, Management Supervisor, Simon Public Relations Group at bvolpe@simonpr.com. Please do not call.
Account Executive Position
JOB DESCRIPTION
Award-winning Center City Agency seeks Account staff for exciting consumer accounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to be creative and generate great results. We are looking for high-energy individuals with Agency experience. Must be a strong writer with an interest in account service and media relations. Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, or English required. Candidates should have Agency experience and a strong desire to work in a PR firm. Send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements, three public relations writing samples (news releases, feature stories, media alerts, etc.) and any outstanding publicity placements you've generated via U.S. mail, or fax to 215-545-4717.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Proven writing and media relations experience and ability.
Excellent verbal communications skills.
Organized, accurate and thorough.
Computer savvy. Word processing and internet researching ability a must.
Productive, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence.
Hard working, team player.
Exceptional ability and interest in servicing clients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project management-Demonstrated ability to plan and implement a project.
Writing-News releases, photo captions, media alerts, pitch letters, feature stories, press kits, sales collateral, radio promotions.
Media relations-Understands the flow of media relations, follows up in a timely manner, schedules interviews, prepares clients for interviews, maintains media contacts.
Research-Interviews and elicits needed information, searches for information on the web, in directories and other printed resources, researches media.
Photography-Executes photo scheduling and clearances, selects and orders photos. Takes photos occasionally.
Reporting-Maintains system of client reporting, merchandises results.
SALARY RANGE
$28,000 - $35,000 Annually for AE candidates with one + years of agency experience
$25,000 - $27,500 Annually for associate AE candidates with agency internship experience
