Media/Public Relations Internship

Media/Public Relations Interns will assist with APM with establishing and maintaining media and public contacts for our clients’ events and the company. They will have a variety of responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to the following:

Publicity

Writing press releases, artist bios, fact sheets, news paper article, blog posts, CD reviews, content for websites, etc…
Establishing and maintaining relationships with the local, national and internet media
Securing interviews & appearances with media for clients and APM.
Researching advertising rates
Promoting clients to radio stations, tv stations, newspapers, blogs & website owners.
Securing interviews & appearances with media for clients and APM.
Securing media coverage at APM and clients events.
Assisting APM with contest design and implementation.

Online Marketing

Infiltrating social networks, chat rooms, forums, blogs, email campaigns and other online outlets to promote your project
Posting messages, banners, flyers on various social networks and flyers
Maintaining and promoting clients websites and social network pages
Maintaining and promoting APMs websites and social network pages
Setting up chat sessions and schedules
Writing blog posts for company and client blogs
Infiltrating online resources to create and maintain an online buzz for APM and our clients
Internet and Other Marketing Research
Assisting with Email Campaigns
Email Database Maintenance

Grassroots Marketing

Distribute promotional materials to local retail stores, churches, radio stations, promoters etc…
Distribute promotional materials at APM, client and competitive events.
Creating visual displays including (sniping) hanging up posters in high traffic places around city.
Staffing Merchandise or Promotional Tables at Events.
Assisting with management of clients and APM street teams.
Calling radio stations to make requests
Submitting request to station’s website.
Contacting local and national video shows to request videos.
Contacting churches and other venues by email, phone and fax trying to get APM clients booked

Media/Public Relations Intern Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be enrolled in college.
Three (3) month minimum commitment required.
Must commit to a minimum of 10-15 hrs per week.
Must follow policies stated in the APM Intern Handbook.
Reliable transportation required.
Must have daily access to computer with high speed internet connection.
Must possess basic skills/experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Web Based Email and the Internet.
Must possess strong writing, editing, research, and analytical skills.
Must provide us with samples of your work.
Must meet all project requirements and deadlines
Must provide supervisor with up to date contact information including at least one phone number
Must provide photo documentation of all event activities.
A cell phone is highly recommended.
Track your time using Time Tracking Software (provided)
Must submit a report of all postings and activities to your supervisor by assigned due date.

Media/Public Relations Intern Benefits and Compensation:

All Media/Public Relations internships are unpaid
College credit is available
Hands on experience in publicity/public and media relations our clients’ and company’s projects
Stepping stone to other positions within the entertainment industry.
Opportunity to have your work published to a national audience.
Networking and developing contacts
Work with Christian entertainment artists
Access to concerts, events, CDs and other free promotional materials
Travel opportunities available
Priority in employment

All interested applicants, please forward your resume AND samples of your work to hr@anointedpurposemedia.com or call 904-365-8284 for more information.