As an assistant publicist, interns will be expected to support the campaign manager on multiple media campaigns for Phenix & Phenix clients.  Interns will learn the entire process of promoting a book and an author, from start to finish.

Duties

• Attend strategy sessions and help develop campaign strategies
• Develop and maintain valuable media contacts
• Write press materials including author biographies and press releases
• Assemble media kits
• Research and construct creative angles for promoting the authors and their books
• Pitch to a variety of media outlets via phone, fax, e-mail and mail
• Respond to media queries on behalf of clients and P&P as needed
• Help set up and execute media interviews for clients
• Keep meticulous records of contacts, correspondence, and bookings during media campaigns
• Keep abreast of current media and book industry news, events, and trends

Qualifications

• An understanding of all forms of media, including print, broadcast and Internet
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of computer knowledge, including word processing, spreadsheets, Internet browsing, e-mail and database concepts

Preferred Majors

• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Communications
• Liberal Arts

For more information, please contact internships@phenixpublicity.com.