Job Description
Seeking current college students and/or recent graduates who have a desire and a hunger to be successful in the world of Public Relations! Introduction: • Here at Blue Sky Communications, we want our fabulous interns to learn and grow. We want you to leave Blue Sky having had a positive experience and learning the ins and outs of PR so when you enter the job market, our agency will have provided you with the best possible knowledge and hands-on experience to succeed in the fast-paced world of public relations Highlights: • Working with some of NYC's best beauty and wellness Account Executives • Working on over 15 known brands • Strengthening your writing skills • Events- help plan the party of the year! • Products galore! What you'll learn: • How to work in a professional and fast-paced environment • How to team build, multi-task, as well as important organizational skills and every day need-to-know knowledge • How to use Cision to build outreach lists and monitor media • How to create strategies to reach the largest amount of people and create the most impact Benefits of working with a high-level Account Executive: • Shadowing an account executive for a day - See what it is really like • Attending a luncheon with an executive and real editor... Byrdie? Cosmo? Vogue? - • Listen, Learn, Enjoy • Sit in on weekly or monthly conference calls with clients and teams • Writing assignments - drafting pitches, e-blasts, press releases, event descriptions, • Proofreading documents - a new set of eyes makes a big difference when it comes to grammar • Venue scouting & brainstorming event ideas - this includes contacting and gathering all necessary information to present to your supervisor (ie: pricing, menus, occupancy & OPTIONS, OPTIONS, OPTIONS!) Responsibilities: • Answering the phones - an oldie, but a goodie • Signing for packages - don't forget to give the person the package • Purchasing magazines - who doesn't love doing this • Unpacking boxes and putting away product • Product send outs (daily) • Updating media lists • Creative Mailing Distribution - this includes brainstorming too • Clipping Magazines • Publicity Reports - Do them, check them, and then check them again • Product Inventory Assessment • Go shopping - from boxes and paper to underwear samples and designer bags. • Creating BEAUTIFUL baskets for contests, giveaways, donations, etc... • Collaborating with staff on new/innovative ideas, directions, and leads • Scan top websites for beauty stories and placements - It doesn't only help us find new brands leading to potential clients but you will be up to date on beauty news and can share things you see trending Requirements: • A love for PR is a necessity • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must • Interns should be self-starters, sharp, polished and articulate • Strong computer and data management skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop). • Social Media knowledge: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr! • Last but not least a high standard of ethics, excellence and integrity Successful Intern Qualities: • Take Initiative • Work Hard • Under Promise and Over Deliver • Be Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak • Never Feel Inferior • Ask a Lot of Questions! • Be Observant • Take Advice Goals: • Learn about public relations specializing in the beauty and wellness field • Master technical skills and personal skills • Establish yourself professionally • Build a network of contacts • Give feedback to supervisors • Feel ready to go out in the work place as a public relations guru All interns at Blue Sky will be required to work 2-3 days a week, Monday through Friday, 9:30AM - 5PM. Schedule is flexible dependent on availability. This internship goes from mid-August/early September through December of 2018. All interested applicants should submit the following: -Resume -LinkedIn Profile Link (if applicable--if none, say "None") -Cover Letter that answers the following questions: