Public Relations Internship
• Seeking someone with good writing skills and an interest/understanding of classical music. Please see below for full details!*
PR internship in CA [July 12 to August 3, 2019]
Milina Barry PR is an independent PR, marketing and consulting firm specializing in classical music and the performing arts. The firm is seeking an intern to assist with on-site work at the Music@Menlo festival in Atherton, California this summer. The three-week position is ideally suited for a motivated individual who has strong writing, editing and communications skills and is eager to learn about public relations in the performing arts field. An honorarium is offered.
The post offers:
• On-the-job training and hands-on experience working with the organization’s staff in a professional, supportive environment
• A broad perspective on the many components that form an internationally renowned classical music festival, with an emphasis on PR
• Free tickets to select performances and lectures, subject to availability and schedule demands
• College credit, work-study, independent study, and/or cooperative learning programs may be available through your college or university. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school, but it is not a requirement.
Overview:
• Coordinate press ticket requests and event RSVPs
• Greet press on site at concert venues
• Take press photos during the festival and liaise with house photographer regarding press requests
• Create social media posts
• Help schedule artist interviews
• Manage and maintain press clippings for annual report
• Conduct research in connection with client touring
• Drive to/from concert venues, receptions & interviews in Atherton, Menlo Park & Palo Alto (short distances)
Application deadline
Please email both a cover letter and resume to: (MBPRNews@gmail.com). Our preferred deadline is March 31, 2019. Early applications are encouraged. Candidates must have a valid drivers license.
Questions? Please contact Olivia Monin: (milinabarrypr.olivia@gmail.com)
Further info about the firm: (www.milinabarrypr.com)
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