Public relations intern - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 19-11-2015 8:00:13 AM
17-12-2015 8:00:13 AM
We are looking for somebody that has completed a qualification in public relations or has any relevant qualification in marketing or public related modules. As this is an internship we are not looking for somebody that has already completed an internship, we are also looking for someone that has no experience so preferably a graduate would be ideal, if you do have working experience it must not be more than 6 months PLEASE i would like to emphasize on this, no chance takers

you must be fluent in English and well spoken
professional and mature
able to attend interviews
R5000 per month in offer


again no chance takers please


Skills
• Consistently work to quality standards.
• Basic writing skills for key client documents using a range of appropriate styles – editorial and business copy; briefing materials, releases, features, case studies, social media content, newsletters, web site copy, mini-proposals, by-lined contracts, etc.
• Build media relations skills – making and keeping contacts; handling journalist enquiries; creative pitching of stories; knowledge of media landscape.
• Demonstrate an ability to pitch stories and find creative angles.
• Listening for conversations online and adding value whilst subtly bringing the brand into focus.
• Be able to work with various social media platforms and understand the types of content that works best with each.
• Spotting opportunities for media or social media conversation building.

Administrative/agency operations
• Manage (and build) own profile within team.
• Effectively use and manage own time and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of deadlines.
• Demonstrate effective time reporting
• Develop familiarity with the organisation, support the company’s core values.
• Demonstrate proactive and positive contribution at all times.
• Demonstrate familiarity with current affairs and business issues.
• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook (or other company-preferred applications).
• Ensure client / media databases are up to date and effectively managed.

Client services
• Understand the wider marketing mix to support the team in maximising revenue opportunities.
• Demonstrate growing awareness of industry-sector: key players and issues.
• Develop research skills plus analysis and assimilation of information.
• Develop confidence to contribute own ideas to planning or brainstorm meetings.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of client’s business and competitors.
• Demonstrate Epic philosophy.