Public Relations Intern with Pipitone Group

Internship: Public Relations

 

Internship program within Pipitone Group's PR practice has an opening. As part of the program, the intern will assist in the research and writing of bylined articles and news releases, build media lists and editorial calendars, evaluate news clips to assess quantitative/qualitative public relations impact and participate in client meetings. The prospective intern must be enrolled in a public relations/communications/marketing major-based curriculum and have achieved Junior or Senior class status. Strong writing, research and organizational skills a must. The candidate must be willing to work regular set times (the equivalent of at least 15-20 hours a week, for the period of at least one semester). The position is unpaid—but excellent for college credit and real-world experience. Pipitone Group will collaborate with the student to complete necessary college credit paperwork.
Send resume to shenry@pipitonegroup.com

www.pipitonegroup.com

We're always looking for more remarkable people who like a challenge and strive to do great work. If you're interested in a career with the Pipitone Group, please send your resume to:

Pipitone Group
Human Resources
3933 Perrysville Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15214-1735
jobs@pipitonegroup.com

Additional Information

 

Pipitone Group has a proven internship program designed to ensure that both the student and Pipitone Group benefit from the relationship. We provide real-world public relations experience, and interns are an integral part of our PR department. Please see bulleted list below:

• Assisting in research and writing of articles, white papers and news releases.
• Building databases specific to client's channels—using several Web-based software programs on which intern will receive training.
• Social media message development for various channels and blogs
• Social media monitoring
• Evaluating earned media placements to assess quantitative/qualitative public relations impact, return on investment, etc.
• Student may be asked to participate in client meetings.

This is excellent for college credit and real-world experience. Pipitone Group will collaborate with student to complete necessary college credit paperwork.

Desired Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a public relations/communications/marketing major-based curriculum.
• Has achieved Junior or Senior class status
• Has sound writing skills
• Is willing to work regular set times (e.g., the equivalent of at least 2-3 days at the same times each week, for the period of at least one school term)

Applicant must have own transportation.  No phone calls please.
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Company Description

Pipitone Group is a fully integrated marketing and communications firm that does great work with great people.  www.pipitonegroup.com

Our specialization in channel marketing allows our clients to "talk through the people who talk to their customers." In other words, we identify and ally with the influencers, specifiers and intermediaries in the channel whom clients' customers listen to most.

Through the disciplines of strategic planning, brand development, creative/design, interactive technologies and public relations to and through these channels, Pipitone Group helps clients go beyond the simple process of solving problems; we work these tools into strategic, integrated marketing/ communications plans—and then execute them flawlessly—to help clients create long-lasting relationships with their customers.