BINGHAMTOM UNIVERSITY
Publicists Intern
BINGHAMTOM UNIVERSITY, Vestal, New York, United States,
A publicist is responsible for ensuring that their client or company is always portrayed positively in the public eye.What is the role of a Publicist Intern?
Publicists are responsible for scheduling events, speaking engagements, interviews and public appearances with the relevant personnel. In some instances, publicists are responsible for creating buzz for new products to increase sales and demand.Responsibilities:
Create and execute publicity plans for clientsWrite press releases, which are generalized announcementsCultivate relationships with journalists in order to place stories with them; good publicists understand the inner-workings of the media so they can recognize the stories that certain journalists want to write aboutDiscern which stories are obvious and don’t require much in the way of publicityPitch new stories to mediaArrange and flesh out talking points for press visits, interviews, appointments, and press conferencesCreate and edit press releases, media alerts, and press kit materialsBuild and maintain relationships with various media outletsRequirements and skills:
Proven experience working as a publicist in the industry preferredStrong knowledge of current affairs in the industryImpeccable interpersonal and social skillsEfficient multitasking and time management abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExceptional debating and public speaking abilitiesProfessional appearance and demeanorAble to sit, stand and move around for long periods at a time
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Publicists are responsible for scheduling events, speaking engagements, interviews and public appearances with the relevant personnel. In some instances, publicists are responsible for creating buzz for new products to increase sales and demand.Responsibilities:
Create and execute publicity plans for clientsWrite press releases, which are generalized announcementsCultivate relationships with journalists in order to place stories with them; good publicists understand the inner-workings of the media so they can recognize the stories that certain journalists want to write aboutDiscern which stories are obvious and don’t require much in the way of publicityPitch new stories to mediaArrange and flesh out talking points for press visits, interviews, appointments, and press conferencesCreate and edit press releases, media alerts, and press kit materialsBuild and maintain relationships with various media outletsRequirements and skills:
Proven experience working as a publicist in the industry preferredStrong knowledge of current affairs in the industryImpeccable interpersonal and social skillsEfficient multitasking and time management abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExceptional debating and public speaking abilitiesProfessional appearance and demeanorAble to sit, stand and move around for long periods at a time
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