The Keller
Group Internship Program – Spring 2013
Overview
The Keller Group internship program is designed to give advanced
college students and recent graduates the opportunity to experience the diverse
and fast-paced world of the public relations and public affairs consulting
business.
About The
Keller Group
The Keller Group is a full service public relations and public
affairs company with offices in Redmond, Washington. We offer a wide range of
services to clients including general media relations, public affairs, crisis
management, media training and other creative services. Our clients include The
Museum of Flight, Overlake Medical Center, Turner Construction, The Medic One
Foundation, WGU Washington and Charles Simonyi. For more information visit www.thekellergroup.com
Internship
job description
The intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of
public relations and public affairs projects. Some examples of regularly
occurring tasks include:
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Assist the account manager and president on a diverse array of
marketing/social media/PR projects
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Support the account manager and president in creating press
releases, media advisories and news updates
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Help draft story pitches and earn mentions in print, broadcast and
online media outlets
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Assist with the copywriting and editing of various clients’ Web
sites, backgrounders, fact sheets and other collateral
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Provide background research on potential new clients, current
clients’ competitors and research media coverage and media trends for various industries
relating to clients
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Write blog entries, tweets, and Facebook updates for The Keller
Group and various clients
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Track media coverage and prepare media reports
Duration
The Keller Group internship is a part-time commitment that lasts
approximately three months.
Compensation
The intern is paid a monthly stipend and can receive academic
credit.
Requirements
Applicants should have the following basic skills and qualities:
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A degree or degree in progress in public relations, communication,
journalism or English
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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An understanding of the social media universe (Facebook, Twitter,
blogging, etc.)
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Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, other general consumer PC
applications and e-mail
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Highly organized in juggling multiple projects simultaneously
while on a deadline
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Must be a self-starter who takes directions well and who is
comfortable in a fast-paced and exciting work environment
Office
location
The Keller Group office is located in Redmond, Washington
approximately 15 miles east of downtown Seattle and only minutes from the
campuses of Microsoft and Nintendo of America. The office is a block from a
major bus terminal and parking around the building is free.
The Keller Group
8250 165th Avenue NE, Suite 208
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (425) 898-2700
Fax: (425) 898-2727
To apply
Please send your resume, writing samples and references to Oliver McIntosh.
Please specify the dates you will be available.
