Communications Internship

Terms Available:

Winter Term: September-December
Spring Term: January-April
Summer Term: May-August
Please apply two months prior to start of term.

Division: Marketing
Department: Communications

Internship Summary:

The Communications Department includes public relations, promotion, publications, government affairs, design, community outreach and audience relations. The department creates and distributes all promotional materials and program-based advertising for KQED. Communications Interns extend the efforts of the department by assisting with day-to-day requests and ongoing projects within the department.

Internship Duties:

Researches print and broadcast media press contacts for specific program pitching.
Assists in developing social media messages and administering posts and analytics.
Pitches KQED content to online media and researches future contacts.
Writes and sends monthly highlights targeting local press.
Writes and sends Heritage Month press releases.
Assists with writing letters and garnering support from elected officials regarding public broadcasting legislation and requests for certificates and acknowledgements.
Assists with outreach to elected officials and community groups for Heritage Month Celebrations.
Assists with organizing outreach activities and screenings at community events.
Helps identify community groups to partner with for specific programming events.
Assists with research and writing for the monthly printed program guides.
Assists in cross-promotion efforts, creating synergy with other departments throughout KQED.
Assists with ad placements and ad reports.
Prepares press clippings, maintains clipping database, and assists with press reports.
Assists with press kit assembly and press mailings.

Internship Qualifications:

Interest and / or experience in public relations, marketing, government relations, community relations and / or communications.
Strong research skills.
Self starter.
Ability to multitask.
Computer skills essential, including mail merge, database and spreadsheet application, and word processing skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to take direction and to work independently.