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Monday, January 21, 2013

Public Relations Internship with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA)




Public Relations Internship
Title: Public Relations Intern 
Position Type: Part-time (20 hours/week- Flexible work schedule) Potential for additional hours and/or extended program. 
Location: Pittsburgh 
Reports to Title: Executive Communications Coordinator 
Salary: $12.00/hour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Junior or senior level undergraduate working towards Bachelors Degree or Public Relations, Marketing, or Communications. City of Pittsburgh resident preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Post regular updates on Authority website and social media outlets including Twitter and Facebook.
    Review local media websites and distribute information as needed
    Assist in creation and distribution of press releases
    Assist Executive in daily responsibilities
    Contribute to administrative tasks & functions within the office
        Return phone calls
        Letter writing
    Continuously work to upgrade knowledge and skills
    Willingness to continually educate yourself on all facets of public relations, communications, television, radio and social media.
    Assist and attend events (The Pittsburgh Marathon, Conference, Business Expo, etc.)
    Work in a proactive manner, always anticipating information needed externally and internally
    Perform other related duties as assigned

Please forward letter of interest and resume to: Melissa Rubin
                                                          Executive Communications Coordinator
                                                              Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
                                                          mrubin@pgh2o.com