Ruby Press PR Internship- SF

Company: Ruby Press
Email: sam@rubypr.com
Website: www.rubypr.comInternship
Location: San Francisco Bay Area {Berkeley, CA}
Details of Internship:Ruby Press PR Internship (unpaid)
Ruby Press (www.rubypr.com), a boutique public relations agency located in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a mature, professional intern who is interested in learning multiple aspects of the industry. The position is part time, three days per week. This is a wonderful opportunity for an energetic, confident individual seeking an entry-level position in a public relations firm specializing in fashion, beauty and lifestyle clients.

Candidates must either have a Bachelors degree or be a current student in a degree program (Junior or Senior) at an accredited institution studying in a discipline related to the fashion and/or PR industry. Experience in a related field is preferred, with the ideal candidate having experience in the fashion/beauty/ lifestyle industry. (We love retail experience!)

Required skills include, but are not limited to:
Absolutely must love fashion/style/beauty, be well versed in various components of the business including working knowledge of national magazines and their target audiences, must be able to identify and articulate current trends. Excellent organizational skills with near-maniacal attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to deal with strong personalities while maintaining high degree of professionalism. Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and in a fast paced environment multi-tasking not just a buzz word, but is daily existence for person filling this position. Proficiency creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word and ExcelPositive, cheerful, team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities:
Assist dynamic, highly motivated team at a boutique P.R. agency specializing in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Daily telephone/email contact with local and national press and vendors
Maintain press contact database and client files
Track press coverage and manage monthly press credits report
Assist in distribution of press releases and client press kits/lookbooks
Assist with research
Assist with planning, production and execution of local PR events
Managing VIP lists
Assist with research
Assisting with sample returns
Updating database
Contributing to the Ruby Press BlogMailings

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Sam@RubyPR.com explaining why you are interested in this internship. Please put your resume and cover letter into the body of your email. We will not open attachments.
*** Unfortunately, due to the extremely high volume of interest in the position they are unable to respond to all applicants. They will follow up with those who best meet the criteria for the position.

Posted By: Sara Smith