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Averitt Center for the Arts

Description:
The Averitt Center for the Arts seeks Writing & Linguistics majors and/or minors to fill two to three internships.  These Public Relations Interns will be responsible for assisting with a variety of promotional materials related to performances, gallery exhibits, workshops, and community events.  Responsibilities of this intern may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

1. Composing, updating, editing, and/or proofreading press releases;
2. Writing (and potentially recording) radio ads;
3. Drafting feature stories;
4. Updating Website, as needed;
5. Maintaining the Averitt Center’s Facebook page;
6. Other writing-related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be an energetic, highly motivated individual with exceptional writing skills and a keen awareness of audience. Applicant should be a quick study who is deadline-driven and detail-oriented, with an eye for proofreading and editing. This individual will have strong organizational skills and must be able to work well independently and as part of a group.

Application Process:
To apply, please e-mail application materials to Kate Fitch, Public Relations Consultant, at kfitch@averittcenterforthearts.org.   In the subject line of this e-mail, please write PR Internship. Include the following materials as .doc, .docx, or .pdf attachments:
1. A current resume;
2. Names and contact information (e-mail/phone number) for three professional references. Please also note your relationship to the reference, e.g., “former professor”;
3. A 5-10 page writing sample.

Application deadline:  November 15