About Katz PR | PR Internship | Summer 2019:
Katz Public Relations is a boutique Los Angeles-based Entertainment PR Agency seeking a motivated self-starter to join our small yet hardworking team for Summer Semester 2019. The internship will be part-time as well as occasional evening/weekend events throughout Los Angeles. Ideal candidate must have great communication skills and be able to multitask in a deadline driven environment
Requirements/Necessary Skills for Recruitment:
Candidate should be thick-skinned and able to take constructive criticism. They should have an outgoing personality, fun attitude and great work ethic. We are seeking someone who is passionate about learning or becoming an entertainment publicist. Our agency works hands on with entertainment/talent.
MUST have own reliable transportation and MUST be local to Los Angeles
MUST have working laptop and cell phone. (Macbook is preferred but NOT required.)
MUST be available to work 3 days per week from 10:00 am-6:30pm as well as nights and weekends for event coverage as needed. Also MUST understand that public relations is not a 9-5 job and some additional hours during the week at times may be required.
MUST have good, communication, writing, phone, and computer skills! MUST have good phone etiquette and take direction well. Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) required. Previous public relations and red carpet experience a plus!
MUST be able to work independently both in and outside of the office environment.
We are looking for someone who is committed, passionate, and willing to learn!
This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience as well as building your portfolio.
Since this is an unpaid internship, we reimburse for any parking expenses for events. This internship can also be used for college credit!
Benefits & Perks:
Hands on experience in the entertainment industry
Access to A List red carpets events
Great networking opportunity
Builds your communication and writing skills
Intern Payment:
Unpaid Internship
Internship Description of Duties:
- Research/Finding contacts and using the database Cision
- Writing bios, press releases and pitches
- Assistance with pitching clients to press outlets and events
- Assistance with locating and communicating with international and domestic media outlets
- Covering events: red carpet, fittings, photo shoots, interviews, gifting suites, etc.
- Social Media: Updating our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook on a day to day basis
- Updating and compiling press clippings/Press Kits
-Administrative support to the CEO, assist with managing office calendar
- Answering the office phone
- Other office duties as assigned
Hours Required:
12-15 Hours Per Week
