Public Relations Summer 2018 Internship
Based in New York, LaFORCE is a full-service public relations and marketing communications agency, providing groundbreaking strategies in fashion, design, entertainment, food & beverage, home, travel, technology, events and luxury.
Our team of 85 experienced and creative professionals have developed and executed a wide range of programs for the world’s top brands. Our uniquely collaborative culture and ever-evolving mix of services, provides our client partners with innovative, business-driving campaign strategies.
About the Opportunity:
LaFORCE offers a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. We are seeking self-motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic candidates who will gain invaluable experience and practical industry knowledge.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: writing/assembling press kits, building media lists, managing product requests/samples. Interns will participate in Lunch and Learns with senior level team members and may also engage in agency-wide creative/ brainstorming sessions, help to produce and work at agency events, as well as other relevant tasks depending on team assignments. Summer Interns will also participate in a summer project that will be presented to the agency at the culmination of the program.
- The Summer 2018 Internship program will commence on Monday, June 4, 2018 and will run until Friday, August 10, 2018.
- Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, with a 1 hour lunch break.
- Interns will gain hands-on experience in exchange for college credit.
- Interns who cannot receive college credit will be paid an hourly rate.
Qualifications:
- Applicants should be comfortable speaking on the phone and interacting with industry professionals
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Superior multitasking and time-management skills