Posted Jan. 6

Public Relations Internship - posted 01/06/2009
Position Location: Oklahoma City, Okla.
Christian Companion Senior Care is the nation’s first franchised Christian in-home care provider. The corporate headquarters are located in Oklahoma City with locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City. Christian Companion Senior Care is currently franchising throughout the United States.
Program Overview:
An internship with Christian Companion Senior Care should provide interns with a realistic, hands-on overview of the communications industry including aspects of public relations, marketing, advertising, media relations and new media planning. In the process, interns gain valuable, resume-building skills and experiences.
Scope of Responsibilities:
* Write and edit correspondence including letters, news releases, web stories and newsletter articles for the national and local companies.
* Provide media relations support and follow up.
* Assist with formal and informal research projects.
* Participate in the planning and creative process for developing public relations and advertising campaigns and programs.
* Research and execute “viral” on-line marketing strategies
* Collaborate and communicate with other members of the public relations team.
Candidate Should Have:
* Academic approval for internship course credit.
* Completed at least two years of study in journalism/public relations degree tract.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, e-mail, Internet and Powerpoint.
* Strong writing skills.
* Experience and familiarity with basic journalism practices and AP style.
* Strong desire to participate in a team environment.
* Professional dress and demeanor.
* At least 20-25 hours a week to devote to the internship. Hours are flexible.
Applicants must be enrolled in college. Graduates will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Tony Vann
Christian Companion Senior Care
4005 N.W. Expressway, Suite 250
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Office: (405) 242-2272
tvann@christianseniorcare.com
www.christianseniorcare.com