Company Name: The Open Media Foundation

Contact Person: Sharee Dieringer

Art Director | Project Manager
Open Media Foundation
Contact Information: www.openmediafoundation.org
Phone 720-222-0159 ext. 301
700 Kalamath St. | Denver, CO 80204

Internship Title: Public Relations Internship

Paid or Unpaid: This is an unpaid internship. Student may receive

academic credit
for this internship. This internship provides students with real world
experience in PR for an innovative nonprofit organization. We are a young, creative,
and enthusiastic team and we consider interns to be an essential part
of our organization. You will get the chance to take on a variety of projects
and really see your ideas implemented. In addition, our interns
receive a free yearlong membership, which grants them unlimited access to media
equipment and training.

Dates/ Time frame of the position: Fall Quarter

Number of Hours: N/A

Description of responsibilities:

The Open Media Foundation is seeking a public relations intern to

assist staff with communication outreach efforts. The Open Media Foundation
is a cutting edge nonprofit organization that works to empower citizens
through media and technology. Use your public relations skills to push the
boundaries of the media and make a difference in the community.
Intern duties include:

-drafting materials for the media, such as news releases and media
advisories
-creating and updating media lists
-monitoring media content and compiling reports
-contributing to PR action plans for events and publicizing the
events
-assisting with organizational tours for the press and the public
-updating social media accounts
-additional administrative tasks as needed
Desired skills/experience/ qualities:

We are looking for currently enrolled students majoring in

communications, public relations or journalism. Candidates must have excellent
writing
skills, strong communication and research skills and the ability
to multi-task. Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to those with previous PR experience.

Application Deadline: