Wanted: One Very Clever Intern

Elettra Communications is hiring an Events & PR Intern. The chosen candidate will primarily assist with planning and executing an Olympic-time event for one of our clients. The candidate will also assist on a variety of other projects, and will provide some administrative support in our office. This is position is suitable for anyone interested in pursuing a career in public relations.

Responsibilities:

Event coordination:

• Coordinate event suppliers - provide direction, respond to their inquiries, process invoices
• Draft briefing documents
• Maintain an event schedule
• Be on site to coordinate events
• Prepare regular reports and a project wrap reports

Assist with a variety of client projects:

• Draft media releases and other materials
• Create media lists
• Conduct research
• Administrative tasks as required

Requirements:

• Enrollment in a degree or diploma program in Communications, Business, Public Relations, or Arts
• High level of interest in public relations
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Accountability, professionalism, and a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or in teams
• Able to be flexible with work hours

Details:

• Full time
• Three months - January 4, 2010 – April 2, 2010
• Compensation: Monthly honorarium

Send resume & cover letter to simone@elettra.ca by October 26^th.