PR BY THE BOOK INTERNSHIPS

TITLE: DIGITAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP

We are looking for ​enthusiastic ​and​ committed​ students who are interested in learning more about developing digital media campaigns for publishing houses, independently published authors, experts and businesses from a team of seasoned professionals. PR by the Book, LLC interns designate their weekly office hours and commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week for 6 months. You’ll have the opportunity to be mentored in-person, too. Payment will be determined by a performance based stipend. The maximum stipend available is $750 over the term of the internship, but is not guaranteed. Intern performance evaluations will be conducted at the halfway point and at the end of the internship. If earned, a portion of the stipend will be paid at the halfway point and another portion at the end of the internship. ​No stipend will be paid if an intern leaves prior to the midterm or final review.Interns will be mentored and supervised and assist in developing, executing, and monitoring client and PR by the Book digital media platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Dedicated to making a difference in clients’ campaigns
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Solid understanding of social media
  • Self-starter with initiative and creativity
  • ​​Efficient social media writing skills
  • Independently manages workflow
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Exposure to development & execution of social media campaigns (preferred)
  • Understanding of digital media applications: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram

TITLE: PR INTERNSHIP

We are looking for ​enthusiastic and committed​ students who are interested in learning more about the literary public relations field from a team of seasoned professionals. PR by the Book, LLC interns designate their weekly office hours and commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week for 6-months. You’ll have the opportunity to be mentored in-person, too. Payment will be determined by a performance based stipend. The maximum stipend available is $750 over the term of the internship, but is not guaranteed. Intern performance evaluations will be conducted at the half-way point and at the end of the internship. If earned, a portion of the stipend will be paid at the halfway point and another portion at the end of the internship. ​No stipend will be paid if an intern leaves prior to the mid-term or final review. Interns will be mentored and supervised and assist the campaign managers in developing, executing, and monitoring client media relations campaigns and social media platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Dedicated to making a difference in clients’ campaigns
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Solid understanding of social media
  • Self-starter with initiative and creativity
  • ​​Efficient social media writing skills
  • Independently manages workflow
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Exposure to development & execution of social media campaigns (preferred)
  • Understanding of digital media applications: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram

YOU WILL LEARN AND ASSIST AS FOLLOWS:

  • Writing press packs with intro to author and book, news tie-ins for media pitching. Expert Bookletpages, Author Q&As and suggested interview questions
  • ​​Email pitching to media
  • ​​Online media research and blogger outreach
  • Researching media and newsworthy topics online
  • Attending monthly team meetings and brainstorm strategy sessions
  • Compile media lists
  • Assist with social media content development and blog writing for PRBTB client
  • Monitor all forms of social media
  • Content generation and ongoing social media support
  • Assist in internship candidate process for next semester internship

INTERNSHIP BENEFITS:

  • You can work from home (saves on commute time and gas)
  • You manage your time and assist with projects when it is convenient for your schedule
  • You are able to occasionally shadow experienced PR and Digital Media professionals
  • You may be able to receive college credit for the internship
  • You will learn professional skills through this internship & get references/recommendations

IT SOFTWARE/APPLICATIONS PRBTB UTILIZES(EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED):

  • Mobile phone
  • Access to high speed internet connection
  • Google Apps for Business (Gmail, Google docs)
  • Basic understanding of Google Analytics
  • Social Media Applications (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, LinkedIn, Pinterest)
  • Google/FB/Twitter/Instagram Analytics
  • Mac or PC basic skills, Canva, Mailchimp, Crowdfire and Instagram
  • WordPress

PR by the Book is a book PR firm that believes in the potential of every author to impact the world through their craft. Our sole purpose is to help our clients cross the threshold from author to influencer.

If you are interested in our internship, please apply here

PAST INTERN PRAISE

“Being an intern at PR by the Book has opened my eyes to a whole new world. The people you work with want you to succeed and do everything in their power to help you. I have learned new ways to pitch media, and the job has helped me know what I want to do when I graduate, which was something I was not sure of before starting this internship. The things I have learned in this internship I have been able to apply in my course work, and you are given great hands on experience that will help you in the future. The hours are super flexible and it is easy to complete both these assignments as well as your school work. Overall, this internship has been a great chance to build connections and I love the family here at PR by the Book.” – Emily Hord

“I interned with PRBTB for a year and it’s been a great ride! I’ve gained so much hands on experience and would recommend this internship to anyone with an interest in PR, marketing, even publishing. The team is small, but everyone is very talented and treated me like I was a part of the family. I will miss PRBTB very much!​” – Emily Munroe

“I am a public relations major and was introduced to (the company) by one of my PR professors. I have been able to gain much-needed experience that will help in my future endeavors. To me, there is always a difference in learning about something and doing it. Interning has given me a great chance to use the skills and knowledge I have learned in class in practical ways. It has given me great opportunities to learn and do projects on my own, however, I had a great safety net if I ever have questions or concerns. The hours were also very flexible, which was helpful with a crazy class schedule. Overall, this internship was great in helping me build up my skills that I can use in the future.” – Nina ​Phrommala

“My time at PRBTB was unique in many aspects. Like the changing media, each day was unpredictable. I wore many hats and approached projects from multiple angles, further expanding my knowledge of the field. PRBTB is where you decide if you would like to sink or swim in literary ​PR.” ​ – Sabrina ​Reagan

“Interning for Marika opened up doors for me. She loves connecting people—she may very well introduce you to your first full-time employer!” ​- ​Samantha Strom