Summer PR Internship Program

Looking for Chicago PR internships? Walker Sands Communications is looking for an energetic detailed-oriented person to serve as a public relations intern for a 13-week Summer 2010 internship at its Chicago office.

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR SUMMER 2010 PR INTERNSHIPS.

Responsibilities for Chicago PR Internship Participants

Our Chicago PR intern will be responsible for developing media lists, conceptualizing pitches, writing press releases and preparing contributed articles.

You should have superb writing skills and an interest in conducting web research. You must have an obsession with grammar and the ability to take mediocre writing and make it stronger. If typos jump off the page at you, it is a good sign.

We would like you to have a strong interest in the media, trends, and what constitutes a good story. If you are a news addict and a journalist wannabe, you'll do well here.

As part of our Chicago PR Summer Internships Program, you will work on a small team for clients that specialize in the small business and technology sectors. You must be able to think on your feet and change gears quickly.

This is one of the best PR internships in Chicago. At the end of the summer, you will have had in-depth exposure to what it's like to work in the PR industry.

Experience Required for Chicago PR Internship

• Completing (or have recently completed) undergraduate coursework in journalism, marketing communications or business.
• Preferably a junior or senior, but others will be considered based on level of experience.
• Previous PR, marketing or journalism work experience required.
• Superb writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Positive attitude in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Reporting Structure for Public Relations Internship

• Reports to Account Executive.

Chicago Public Relations Internship Details

• Our Chicago PR firm spring internships are unpaid internships. Spring PR interns work approximately 20 hours per week.
• he length of the PR intership will be from May 18 to August 14, with some variations allowed based on student schedules.
• All PR internship candidate finalists must complete a writing test.

Career Path

• Spring PR interns may have the opportunity to transition to a full-time position after graduation. This depends on PR internship performance and Walker Sands hiring needs.

How to Apply for Chicago PR Internships

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIPS AT OUR CHICAGO PR FIRM. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 27, 2010.

• Please send a cover letter and resume to summer-intern (at) walkersands.com. Please put Chicago Summer 2010 PR Internship in the subject line.
• In the cover letter you must indicate why you are seeking this internship, what you specifically hope to learn, and why you feel you are a suitable candidate. Resumes must list your GPA and applicable work experience.
• We will be accepting applications through February 27. Starting February 28, we will be scheduling qualified applicants for a 2-hour writing test that is administered through email. We will schedule writing tests through March 9. We are planning on interviewing candidates from March 19 through March 26. We will be making offers by April 10.
• The internship will begin on May 18 and end on August 13. We can be flexible on start and end dates based on your schedule.