• 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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