Public Relations Intern

Description

About Us 

Provide public relations support to Public Relations Team and larger Communications Department. 

Requirements

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 

Work directly with the public relations associate manager on all aspects of publicizing the organization, including but not limited to:  

• Writing press releases for Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP 
• Writing curtain speeches, blog posts and magazine columns 
• Attending and working shows or events 
• Community outreach coordination and staffing 
• Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, patrons, and tenants of leased spaces. 
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor  
• Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines.   
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must have reliable mode of transportation to attend community events and shows. Must be available to work 15-20 hours/week. 
• High school diploma or GED required.  

The work environment as well as the intellectual, social, and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education, Training, Traits 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to think creatively and work independently 
• Maintain an energetic, positive, professional attitude. 
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Understanding of AP Style and editing. 
• Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality. 
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service 
• Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with many different types of people 
• An on-going desire to learn and improve 
• Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices 
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.  
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards 

Work Experience 

Candidates should be juniors, seniors or recent graduates in advertising/public relations, journalism, or communications. Interns are encouraged to apply for class credit through their university. 

While this is not a paid internship, Walton Arts Center offers a $800 stipend for the semester upon meeting 150 hour requirement, unless their respective college program requires otherwise.  

Physical 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly (on telephone) 
• Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes 
• Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete, grass, and inclined surfaces.  
• Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold, heat, wind, and/or precipitation 
• Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events