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Duties

• Develop lists of traditional and non-traditional media contacts
• Monitor daily media and online social network posts for mentions of MPR|APM
• Help develop a MPR speakers’ bureau
• Maintain database of media mentions of MPR|APM
• Write press releases for regional events as needed
• Write short summaries of videos of in-studio performances as needed
• Write and research targeted pitches to niche blogs

Qualifications

• Understanding of media relations tactics and goals
• Strong research skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Knowledge of media coverage and skill to judge/rank coverage
• Analytical knowledge and ability to turn data into information
• Experience with Excel
• Experience with online social networking
• Interest in MPR|APM programming and mission
• Excellent team member

Compensation

This is an unpaid position. Applicants must be able to earn school credit for the internship. Parking or bus pass reimbursed.

Position is 15 hours/week.

Application

E-mail a resume and cover letter to careers@americanpublicmedia.org. Indicate position #506-11, Corporate Communications title.

Full Position Description

• American Public Media
• or Minnesota Council or Nonprofits

American Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They encourage candidates with a diversity of life experiences to apply.