Career Center

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

Title:	Public Relations Internship
Description:	The FH St. Louis internship program offers three sessions: spring, summer, and fall. While at FH, interns have the opportunity to work with counselors to develop and execute traditional and digital media campaigns; write news releases, research papers, pitch letters and other correspondence; participate in new business opportunities; and coordinate events. FH St. Louis also offers a series of professional development seminars throughout the session. Although interns are assigned to work with specific groups and accounts, they are exposed to many facets of the firm. Practice areas in the St. Louis office are: Corporate Reputation • Corporate Issues/Investor Relations • Digital • Marketing • Research • Public Affairs • Employee Communications • Sports Marketing
Qualifications:	Applicants need at least a B average and must have completed their junior year of undergraduate study, however, recent graduates are preferred. Applications are welcomed from students with concentrations in all major areas, but academic or practical backgrounds in journalism, mass media, communications, public relations, and radio and television broadcasting are given first consideration. Experience in digital communications and/or media convergence is required.ïý
Comments:	FH St Louis offers competitive wages based on a 7.5 hour work day five days per week. In addition the firm provides free parking or Metro pass for our interns. For St. Louis interns, the pay is $10/hour for undergraduates and $12/hour for candidates with bachelors degrees or higher. Relocation assistance is not available. SESSIONS • Winter/Spring: January – May (application deadline: November 1) • Summer: June – August ( March 1) • Fall: September – January (July 1)

Date Posted: 01/26/2009