Month: December 2012

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HIRING: Devon Group NJ Paid PR Internships & Writers

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Employment Opportunities The Devon Group Middletown, NJ http://www.devongroup.com/ The Devon Group designs and delivers measurable PR and marketing programs that enable organizations to build credibility for products, services and ventures, generate qualified sales leads, and stake claims to new markets PR Internships Accepting applications for paid internships. Our interns learn the “back office” functions related to great PR programs, including how to build an editorial calendar, design client reports, research media coverage and lend event support. If you’re currently enrolled as a PR, journalism or English major in an undergraduate or graduate program, please email your resume to victoria@devonpr.com for … Continue reading HIRING: Devon Group NJ Paid PR Internships & Writers

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HIRING! Catalyst: sports, entertainment, lifestyle firm

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  Catalyst, an award-winning sports, entertainment and  lifestyle firm is now hiring at various levels including: Account Coordinator http://www.catalystpublicrelations.com/careers Responsibilities: Play a utility/support role on assigned accounts by locating media placements, proactively pitching local media, and preparing clips for client distribution. Increase awareness and interest in each client’s business to help meet their needs effectively. Conduct research and analysis and create necessary reports for client distribution. Respond to requests from clients, account staff and other agency employees in a professional and timely manner. Coordinate production of projects involving word processing, proofreading, editing, and making arrangements with agency vendors for video/photo … Continue reading HIRING! Catalyst: sports, entertainment, lifestyle firm

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Deserve a raise? Here’s how to ask and receive more money

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Year end reviews and assessments are coming….are you ready?  Whether your firm had a great year or bosses are citing a poor economy as a reason for pay freezes, if you truly provide value to the business, you have a strong argument to receive a raise.  These tips will help you secure a raise and promotion, if you truly deserve it. Define a clear career road map from day one.  When you are hired, understand the performance review cycle.  If aren’t pleased with your starting salary, request a six month evaluation and salary review based on your performance.  If you haven’t set up … Continue reading Deserve a raise? Here’s how to ask and receive more money

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Marina Maher Comm. Hiring AAE Health & Well-Being

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http://www.mahercomm.com/ Assistant Account Executive – Health & Well-Being If you are passionate about launching your career with a collaborative, empowered and dynamic team that drives results for clients, then we encourage you to join us at Marina Maher Communications! As an Assistant Account Executive you’ll be given a wide range of responsibilities including media monitoring; drafting press releases, pitch letters, and client reports; conducting research for creative mailings and client programs; executing event logistics; developing media lists and coordinating media outreach efforts; conducting measurement; maintaining team systems and account financial binders. Our AAE’s keep up with current events and trends; … Continue reading Marina Maher Comm. Hiring AAE Health & Well-Being

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MANY Magazine Jobs and Internships: Great Site Ed2010

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If you want to work in magazines, in any capacity, you should know about Ed2010.  Check out the site overview and links below.    New leads are posted nearly every day!  Happy Hunting! http://www.ed2010.com/ed-campus/internships/list All of Ed’s jobs are word of mouth, and unless it says “OK to mention Ed,” don’t say you heard about the job from Ed! Ed always posts as much as he knows, so if you don’t see contact info, it’s because Ed doesn’t have any—use your sharp reporting skills to track down a contact. Here’s where you get new listings. On Twitter? Follow Ed. He’ll post jobs … Continue reading MANY Magazine Jobs and Internships: Great Site Ed2010

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PAID $15 Hour Full-time Internship RECENT GRADS

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Full-time Paid $15 Hour Healthcare PR Internship RECENT OR DEC. Grads Hill+Knowlton Strategies Internship Program http://www.hkstrategies.com/company/careers APPLY ONLINE Hill+Knowlton Strategies is seeking a Public Relations intern to support the healthcare team in the New York office. The program is a formal internship designed to introduce you to the day-to-day business of a strategic communications firm and to help you develop the essential written and oral communicative skills required to conduct public relations activities. The internship is merely step one toward what will become a fulfilling career for many. Interns will be assigned to work with a mid-level liaison on their … Continue reading PAID $15 Hour Full-time Internship RECENT GRADS

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Internship and Career Fair Essentials: Don’t Ruin Your Chances to Score a Job

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Read this article on PR Daily: http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/13421.aspx Career fairs are an excellent way to get in front of key decision makers who are seeking qualified candidates.  After observing the students and surveying employers at fairs, I’ve compiled essential tips to ensure you make a positive lasting impression. What to do: • Dress professionally. Slacks and a nice button down shirt work well. A suit is even better. Although you are on your college campus, you should consider this a job audition. • When you approach the table, make eye contact, extend a hand and formally introduce yourself. Smile! • Prior to … Continue reading Internship and Career Fair Essentials: Don’t Ruin Your Chances to Score a Job