Public Relations Intern

Youth Villages is seeking a Public Relations Intern. The Public Relations intern will assist the Public Relations staff with day-to-day duties, special events and special projects. Focuses on completing tactics for public relations plans and creating content.

The Public Relations Intern will:

• Assist with media coverage round-ups and distribution
• Assist with the internal report for board of directors
• Assist PR team with administrative duties such as printing, purchasing office supplies, mailing items, travel planning, birthday celebrations, etc.
• Assist with interviewing and writing family stories, staff spotlights and other content for Youth Villages channels
• Support PR team with media opportunities and on-site events
• Takes photos at internal and external events as needed
• Maintains and supports creation of media lists and databases
• Monitors media for coverage
• Other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be enrolled in bachelor-level or above studies in public relations or journalism or have completed a degree in those fields. Must have successfully completed a newswriting course or have equal experience in PR/newswriting.

LOCATION
This is an in-office position located in Bartlett, Tennessee, at the Youth Villages Operations Center with flexible hours to fit school schedule.