Public Relations Internship
Location: ATC Headquarters; Harpers Ferry, WV
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is searching for a Public Relations intern to assist with its ongoing media efforts. This internship will offer some valuable experience with news and media relations in the non-profit sector. Guidance and training will be provided.
This individual will be responsible for:
- Researching and updating media contacts
- Drafting basic public relations materials such as fact sheets and stories concepts
- Gathering information and drafting press releases
- Documenting and monitoring news stories related to the ATC
- Other related duties assigned
Candidate should be a Marketing, Communications, English, or Public Relations major with strong writing abilities and a desire to learn.
To apply for this position please submit your resume to: [email protected]. All resumes should be emailed as a Microsoft Word document, saved as "Last Name_First Name". Please indicated in your email (preferable in the subject line) the position you are applying for along with the term. For example "Public Relations Internship_Spring 2012".
Deadlines:
Spring Term: Applications due second week of January.
Summer Term: Applications due second week of April.
Fall Term: Applications due second week of August.