PUBLIC RELATIONS SUMMER INTERN (Paid)

March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

ASTM International, in West Conshohocken, PA, is seeking a creative PR summer intern to support its Communications Department. This is a unique, hands-on opportunity to perform real-world public relations at the headquarters of one of the largest developers of technical standards in the world. ASTM International is a not-for-profit organization.

Specific duties include updating the communications section of the organization’s website, enhancing social media offerings, and researching video best practices. Required skills include: solid writing and editing ability; familiarity with web content development; research abilities; and proficiency with a range of social media tools and an understanding of the role of social media within organizations. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, has a professional demeanor, and is committed to a career in public relations.

Primary deliverables of Communications Department include: issuing press releases; developing a variety of collateral materials; website content; as well as publishing magazines and newsletters in print, online, and electronic formats. This internship offers exposure to and involvement in these primary deliverables, in addition to performing the specific duties mentioned above.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in communications or public relations. This is a paid position requiring a 35-hour per week commitment. Send resume, writing samples, and cover letter to bschindl@astm.org.

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Helping out with HAPPO!

February 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

PR job hunters and employers, take note: Today is Help a PR Professional Out Day, otherwise known as HAPPO!

HAPPO (Twitter hashtag #HAPPO) is a volunteer, nationwide effort designed to help connect PR job seekers with employers seeking to fill positions. On Friday, February 19, from 11 am – 3 pm EST, PR bloggers, agency leaders, and PR professionals from across the country will donate their time and talents to help fellow PR pros connect with employers as part of the first-ever event taking place on Twitter.
The Philadelphia liaison for the event, Anne Buchanan, of Ardmore-based Buchanan Public Relations, encourages Philadelphia-area public relations job seekers to send their resumes. Additionally, she encourages employers with open public relations positions to send her job descriptions and details. All information will be posted to www.buchananpr.wordpress.com for public viewing and sharing.

Want to get involved? Follow #HAPPO on Twitter, and send your resumes and open positions to sarah@buchananpr.com for listing in the Philadelphia #HAPPO job bank.

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Marketing / Public Relations Interns (3): Wilmington, DE

January 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Sam Waltz & Associates LLC Business & Communications Counsel is seeking three Marketing / Public Relations Interns focused on PR / OnLine Community Manager / Researcher / Writer / Marketer for Social Media Private Network Communities for their clients. These interships are for Winter-Spring 2010.

These positions (which may evolve into a paid position) are for interns who can:
- Understand & Use Social Media, incl. serve as a Community Manager for growing interest-based Social Media Private Networks;
- Research / Write / Create Content;
- Host / Facilitate a Community, e.g., recruit Bloggers;
- Create Web Pages (no higher-end programming skills needed); and
- Work Well with People, via Strong Interpersonal Skills, plus ethical and encourage trust and teamwork.

Intern Interests should reflect Interest / Knowledge (at least modestly) in one of the following:
- Green Values, e.g., Sustainability, Environmentally Friendly, Eco, for a Membership-based organization;
- Sports, e.g., ML Baseball, for a Membership-based sports organization;
- History, e.g., Civil War, Mr. Lincoln, Gettysburg, Slavery, etc., for a History-focused organization; and / or
- Business Admin / Financial / Investment, for a Financial Communications site.

Office Locations are in the Route 202 Area of I-95 near Wilmington. May be Full-Time or Part-Time.

Contact: Applicants Please Forward Resume, both attached as a Word doc and pasted into the e-mail body, by end of January to SamWaltz@SamWaltz.com

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PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

January 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DeFazio Communications, LLC, a growing Conshohocken PR firm, needs a high-energy, creative PR intern to support growing stable of business. This is a unique opportunity with potential to graduate to an account management position. Solid research, writing and media outreach skills a must.  Proficiency with range of social media tools a plus.   Specific duties include building media lists, researching client industries, writing press releases and pitching stories to the media.  Ideal candidate is an outgoing individual committed to a career in public relations. They seek an opportunity to learn from an industry leader and demonstrate their potential. Working in a boutique PR firm you will perform “real world,” hands on public relations work from day one.  Recent graduates and current college students are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a paid position requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week commitment.

Send resume, writing samples, media placements, and short cover letter explaining why you’re the one to info@defaziocommunications.com.

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Communications Manager: Philadelphia, PA

December 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is seeking a COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

The Communications Manager is a member of a well-integrated communications and marketing team that functions much as a small, internal marketing and communications agency. The Communications Manager, who reports to the Vice President of Communications, handles all media/public relations and events management, for PHMC, its affiliates and its external clients. This is a 60% FTE position.

The Communications Manager will serve as project manager and account representative for PR, media relations and events. Such projects may include (but are not necessarily limited to):

  • Communications projects, including development of and consistent, effective compliance to budget, schedule and project management processes and tools, and related client and vendor interaction, for PR, media relations and events
  • Copywriting and copy editing responsibilities related to PR, media relations and events
  • As needed, development of strategic PR, media, and/or event plans for
  • PHMC components, programs, affiliates and external clients
  • Account representative services to assigned PHMC components, programs, affiliates and external clients
  • Other responsibilities as assigned on an as-needed basis, including but not limited to assistance with and project management of marketing communications and internal communications
  • Assistance with writing and editing of grant and award applications on an as-needed basis

SKILLS: The Communications Manager should possess:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Highly effective interaction with individuals at all levels in an organization
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Effective organizational skills, multi-tasking, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at one time with excellent results
  • Ability and will to take initiative
  • Commitment to the mission of PHMC
  • Computer proficiency
  • Proven facility interacting with and presenting concepts to clients and colleagues

EXPERIENCE:

  • Four years of related work experience in PR and event management
  • Excellent track record in media relations, including new/innovative media outlets

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A bachelor degree in a related field

Contact: Please send your resume and cover letter to: Dina Wolfman Baker, PHMC, 260 S. Broad St., 18th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or dbaker@phmc.org No phone calls please.

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Community Relations Manager: North-Central, PA

December 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Solid public relations generalist with at least seven years of experience needed to work in the fast-paced, ever-changing energy industry in the Marcellus Shale play, specifically Columbia and Luzerne counties. The successful candidate will have broad experience in multiple PR disciplines, including community relations, media relations, event planning, public affairs, etc. Ability to manage multiple, ever-changing projects simultaneously is essential, as is the ability to directly interact with stakeholders at community meetings and events, and on field tours. Flexibility is important, as this position requires occasional work on evenings and weekends. Agency experience and a working knowledge of production management and advertising are not required, but would be a plus.

Compensation: TBD

Will consider part-time, full-time or contract employees and can be based anywhere in the north-central PA general area.

Contact: Please email resumes and a cover letter to
lholdren@pure-brand.com

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Public Relations Manager: Wilmington, DE

November 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Aloysius Butler & Clark is currently seeking a leader for its Public Relations team. The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational and leadership skills and be able to adapt to multiple assignments and deadlines as well as an environment that changes frequently. This person must be familiar with all elements of public relations, including a track record of media relations and social media strategy. Position responsibilities also include strategic planning, traditional media relations outreach, event planning, research and client service.

Qualified candidates should also have excellent writing abilities and be a self-motivated team player that is eager to take ownership of their work and contributions. Agency experience is highly preferred.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Develop comprehensive public relations recommendations for clients
  • Develop media relations materials, including press releases, pitch letters and briefing documents
  • Lead the agencys social media initiative
  • In conjunction with the agencys marketing director, manage PR new business opportunities
  • Manage agency PR initiatives
  • Manage and provide professional development for the PR staff
  • Balance workload between accounts to ensure that all work is accurate and completed on time and on budget
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend events

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in Communications or related field
  • 7+ years of Public Relations experience
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and an enthusiastic and professional approach

Contact: Qualified candidates should submit resume and salary requirements to Maria Stearns, mstearns@a-b-c.com<mailto:mstearns@a-b-c.com>

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Full-time tenure track in the Public Relations/Advertising

October 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Department in the College of Communication, Rowan University.

Description: Teach undergraduate and graduate public relations courses.

Undergraduate courses may include Introduction to Public Relations, Basic PR Writing, Advanced PR Writing, PR Case Studies and PR Planning.  Graduate courses may include PR Overview, Techniques in Communication (writing) and Introduction to Communication Research.  In addition, the position requires the full range of faculty service to the department and campus including curriculum development and academic and career advisement of students.

Requirements:

MA in communication or related discipline with significant coursework relevant to the public relations and teaching experience required.  In addition, the successful candidate would possess one or a combination of two sets of qualifications:  (1) academic credentials:  Ph.D. in communication or related discipline with significant coursework relevant to the public relations field and/or (2) professional credentials: demonstrable, significant, and successful experience as a practitioner.  Candidates who can claim both sets of credentials would be particularly attractive.

Starting Date: September 2009

Salary: Competitive

Application Process: Qualified candidates should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and other relevant materials to this address:

Dr. Suzanne FitzGerald, Chair  Public Relations/Advertising
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ   08028

Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until the position is filled.

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Public Relations Manager: Lancaster, PA

July 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Lancaster General Health, a not-for-profit healthcare network including Lancaster General Hospital and more than two dozen healthcare providers in south central Pennsylvania, seeks an experienced Public Relations Manager.

The right candidate is a talented and energetic individual with experience in building media exposure with measurable results and an overall zeal for PR innovation. Strong writing skills and the ability to multi-task are essential. Healthcare experience and social media knowledge is a plus.

You must have at least three years of professional agency or corporate experience. Bachelors degree in public relations, journalism, or English required.

LG Health is a not-for-profit health system located in Lancaster County, PA, home to 500,000 people. The keystone of the system is Lancaster General Hospital, a 600-bed acute-care facility recognized among Americas 100 Top Hospital 10 out of the last 12 years. Also included in the system are Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital, an outpatient Suburban Campus, several smaller health centers, the Visiting Nurses Association, and multiple physician practices. The Lancaster General Health system is the countys largest employer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven media relations successes
- Strong writing skills
- Social media experience
- Excellent interpersonal communications
- Time management, organization and ability to follow through with some supervision
- Mature, professional attitude and appearance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and executes public relations strategies that support the strategic and business goals of LG Health and its various entities.
- Leads LG Healths media relations efforts, from serving as a primary media spokesperson to measuring media value and developing strategic media plans.
- Oversees production of electronic and written communications which promote LG Healths mission and community benefit efforts to external audiences.
- Writes articles and news releases and/or coordinates writing assignments and projects with public relations agencies and freelance writers as necessary. Proofreads and edits written materials.
- Manages LG Healths two PR/Communications Coordinators on a daily basis, conducts their annual performance reviews and coordinates staff career development.

Contact: Send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements and three public relations writing samples (news releases, feature stories, media alerts, etc.) via email to John Lines, Director of Public Relations & Corporate Communications, at jplines@LancasterGeneral.org

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Vice President, Director of Public Affairs

July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania seeks a Vice President, Director of Public Affairs to define and promote their message and positive image throughout the region. Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania is a state-chartered bank with approximately 400 branches and more than 660 ATMs throughout Pennsylvania.  It also operates 15 retail branches and 61 ATMs in southern New Jersey and a commercial loan office in Virginia.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Director of Public Affairs for Citizens Financial this role is responsible for overseeing public relations, media relations, special events, charitable contributions, philanthropic activities, risk and compliance adherence, and community and government relations activities in the State of Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware.

The successful individual will have the following:

·   10 + years experience in public affairs, communications, and/or government relations experience in the corporate, non-profit, media, or government sectors
·    A Bachelors degree; Master highly preferred
·   Strong familiarity with the business, media, and government community in Philadelphia. Pittsburgh is high preferred.
·   Proven track record working within the regional print and broadcast media.
·   Articulate and an effective public speaker with proven ability to present and negotiate at the highest levels; s/he should be an accomplished and published writer
·   Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills, along with a capacity to engage, inspire, and persuade a diverse array of executive leadership, members of the community, government officials, representatives of the media, staff, business partners, and many others.  Ability to make the appropriate connections among members of these groups and to nurture strong and long-lasting relationships.
·   Astute and able to develop long-term business partnerships based on mutual benefit, collaboration, and respect.
·   History of recruiting and developing exceptional people

 Expressions of interest should be submitted electronically in confidence to:

 Leslie Pickus Mazza
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson
VP & Senior Associate
lmazza@divsearch.com 

Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or status as a special disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran, or other veteran of the United States Armed Forces, or any other protected characteristic.

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