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Position: Publishing/Media Assistant

Intern would intimately work with editors at business publications and book publishers as well as other media professionals (radio, TV, meeting planners) as we position our business expert clients to be viewed as "thoughtleaders." Intern will also communicate directly with our client thoughtleaders, chiefly consultants, attorneys and executives, as they manage projects involving getting articles and books published, arranging speaking engagements, generating publicity opportunities and organizing special events.

Intern will learn intricacies of such pivotal business areas as business development, branding, customer service, competitive advantage, strategic planning and strategic actions. Intern will also become knowledgeable about management, consulting, media, publishing and a wide range of business specialties. Field trips may be included to professional associations, business conferences, networking events and relevant historical sites and museums. Hours flexible. Unpaid.

Duties:

Intern will learn and perform some or all of the following functions:

PR: compose press releases, distribute press releases, create media lists, pitch to editors and reporters, consult with clients over media issues, devise media campaigns, field media questions
Articles: develop article ideas, query editors of business, professional and industry publications, edit articles, write one or more articles for publications (to be by-lined under intern's own name), conduct research on industry and business publications
Books: Edit books and book chapters, research book publishers, query book publishers, develop and edit book proposals, edit book manuscripts, promote and sell clients’ books
Public events: organize events, attend networking functions, act as registrar, meeting planner, facilities coordinator and/or host for business event
Research: learn & utilize resource databases (of publications, books, professional associations etc.), conduct surveys, interview authors and experts for articles or a book
Sales & marketing: develop new client business (including sales and marketing support), develop marketing materials
Websites & emails: brainstorm effective website and email strategies, write/re-write website copy, maintain email databases, evaluate clients' websites
Speaker management: research speaking engagement data, coordinate speaking engagements with clients and meeting planners, arrange speaking engagements, conduct campaign for speaking engagement targets, attend and evaluate speaking engagements, deliver a public talk or presentation
Office procedures: keep files and office systems in order, store & maintain publications and client materials, answer phones, greet visitors, work with others in group projects

In general, intern will be involved in ALL areas of our business, including those services and functions on the highest levels.

Qualifications:

Literary, editing and writing skills; interest in article/book publishing interest in media, publicity and PR; curiosity about business consulting, management techniques and business specialties; personable manner, sense of humor, reliability, patience, tolerance, ability to work well with others; exceptional phone and email skills; personal initiative, creative problem-solving abilities, quick decision-making skills; familiarity with Word, Excel and the Internet. Candidate must own a wireless-ready laptop. A car would be helpful, though not mandatory.

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