TeamWorks Media - Internship

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

TeamWorks Media is a sports and entertainment content company in Chicago that offers services such as video production, digital media and integrated marketing. The public relations department is looking for a PR intern to assist the department in a number of activities with a focus on media relations for clients including Crown Imports (St. Pauli Girl, Corona, Pacifico beers), Converse and Levy Restaurants, a restaurant company that provides catering for professional sports teams and events such as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards and Kentucky Derby.

Ideal Candidate
• Must be a skilled writer and communicator
• Organized and aggressive, with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of AP style
• Computer efficient in Microsoft Word/Excel
• Competent researcher (Both online and via phone)

Timing
Start Date: ASAP
Time Requirements: 16-20 hours per week

Location West Loop, Chicago
954 W. Washington Blvd. 6th Floor

Responsibilities
• Compile/maintain media databases and targeted media lists
• Assist with developing media materials
• Media relations (follow up phone calls, etc.)
• Assemble press kits
• Contribute to internal brainstorm sessions for clients
• Write news/feature stories for company website
• Manage client PR websites
• Digitize television news clips (will receive training)
• Develop monthly PR reports
• Conducting Internet research
• Manage media library
• Serve as a true member of the PR team

Benefits
• School credit (as arranged through school internship program)
• $200 stipend (One-time for travel reimbursement)
• Receive written/verbal recommendation/referral (Upon completion of internship)
• Gain knowledge of PR field in a professional, fast-paced environment
• Casual, fun and enjoyable office environment

For consideration, please send resume and cover letter by email to lauren@teamworksmedia.com. No calls please.