GolinHarris Internship Opportunity; Chicago

Posted: 1/30/2012   Location: Chicago, IL - United States Qualifications GolinHarris, part of The Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG), is ranked as one of the top 10 public relations agencies in the world, with 38 offices and 700 professionals in major media, business, and government capitals around the world. What really makes GolinHarris special is our people-centered and client-driven culture. We are proud of the friendly, collaborative environment that exists in our offices. Around the world, our people are committed to their clients and are passionate about their work. We have consistently been recognized as one of the Best Agencies to Work For including: • 2012 Agency to Watch, Ad Age • 2011 Best Large Agency to Work For, Holmes Report • 2011 Best Companies to Work For, Los Angeles Business Journal • 2011 Best Companies to Work For, Dallas Business Journal • 2011 Top 100 Places to Work For, Sunday Times • 2010 Top Work Places, Chicago Tribune • 2010 Large PR Agency of the Year, PRWeek GolinHarris is looking for talented, enthusiastic students to intern in our Chicago office for summer 2012. Our summer internship is a full-time, paid position designed to complement and enhance academic studies through participation in different assignments and professional responsibilities. Interns who are selected work with different practices within the agency for the duration of the summer. Interns may be asked to draft press releases, assist at events, conduct research, communicate with the media, or participate in brainstorming sessions. In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, we offer lunchtime seminars to provide greater exposure to the practice of Public Relations. Our summer internship begins June 11 and ends August 31. Requirements: • You must be a student or recent college graduate who received academic credit at an accredited college or university. • Available to work a full-time schedule. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. To apply please submit: Cover letter, resume and your response to one question from each group of questions below: Short answer (no more than 500 words each) to one of the following questions: 1. What kind of value and opportunities does PR provide to a company or brand? Please provide one real, current example. 2. Briefly describe one brand (company, person etc.) which has experienced recent image issues and give your opinion as to whether you believe it was managed well and why, or what you would have done differently? 3. The world of public relations continues to evolve as newer communications technologies become available, which impact the way in which we communicate with one another. Please provide an example of how a newer technology has changed the way public relations practitioners speak to their target audiences. 4. Integration is becoming increasingly important in communications, with marketing, advertising and public relations departments working more closely together than ever before. However, each method of communications still serves a different purpose. Please briefly describe the differences of each of the three disciplines listed above. Short answer (no more than 500 words each) to one of the following questions: 1. Please describe how your experience qualifies you to be an intern at GolinHarris, and how it would contribute to your work here? 2. Please share the one quality, experience or skill that you believe sets you apart from other intern candidates and prepares you for a career in PR. Your complete application packet should be submitted in one file by emailing ChicagoIntern@golinharris.com. Important Dates: Application deadline is March 16, 2012. Find out more about our company at www.golinharris.com GolinHarris policy requires that all employees and job applicants be treated equally without regard to race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status and disability. GolinHarris is an affirmative action employer. **Internship posting taken from http://golinharris.com/#!/about/careers/