Shecky's Media Inc. Full Time In-House Marketing/PR (New York, SoHo)

Shecky’s Media, Inc. (www.sheckys.com) is the nation’s leading, multi-platform media company and lifestyle resource for all things nightlife, fashion, beauty, and special events. Currently, our in-house PR and Marketing Department is looking for a Public Relations and Marketing Intern to join our team. Candidate will work directly under the Public Relations/Marketing Managers to promote both Sheckys.com and Shecky’s Girls Night Out to local and national media outlets. You must be energetic, professional, organized, proficient in Excel and excited to learn more about promoting events and marketing partnerships. We are looking for a super-star to mentor and mold into a full-time employee that can grow within the company.
The office environment is energetic and action packed. We are a very young, entrepreneurial company. Another perk? Office Happy Hour every Friday at 5p.m.

Marketing Responsibilities Include:
- Research regional media partners
- Assist with invite mailings and donations
- Basic admin duties
- Assemble invite lists for regional VIPs
- Aid office manager with customer service calls

PR Responsibilities Include:
- Work with Cision (Bacon’s) Media Source to compile, update and maintain Shecky’s extensive
- Media/ Press Lists for over 16 cities nationwide
- Secure top editors and broadcast producers to attend and cover all Shecky’s Girls Night Out events
- Write Press Releases, Press Invites and Media Alerts
- Monitor media for coverage of all things Shecky’s-related
- Maintain in-house clip book
- Act as right hand man to PR Assistant, helping with daily organization and scheduling
- Brainstorm and proactively research new pitch angles and media outlets
- Work press check-in table at NYC events
The position is full- time - our office hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
There is an $800 a month stipend involved with this internship, in addition to college credit.

Qualifications: Strong interest in PR/Fashion/Journalism/Marketing/Events is a must. Experience with Bacon’s/Cision Media Source is preferred. Must have an excellent command of grammar, spelling, and style. Must be organized and pro-active. Able to multi-task and meet deadlines. Experience with Special Events/Media PR with editorial contacts a plus.

Shecky’s Media, Inc. (www.sheckys.com) is the nation’s leading, multi-platform media company and lifestyle resource for nightlife, fashion, beauty, and special events. For the past decade, Shecky’s has made a name for itself as the expert go-to guide for where to party, shop, and explore—giving the style-savvy trendsetter “industry insider tips” on how best to enjoy the city, and more importantly, how to look good doing it! Dedicated to groundbreaking book publishing, daily-brewed online content—including bar, club, and nightlife reviews, fashion trend stories, and beauty picks—Shecky’s also hosts the nation’s largest female/consumer-based shopping and socializing event series in the country—Shecky’s Girls Night Out!

If you meet the qualifications above, please send a cover letter and resume to Natalia Salazar at Natalia@Sheckys.com.

• Compensation: $800/mo.
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Posted by Sarah Haroon on October 23, 2008