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What is the Organization's purpose/product/service?
Russell & Mackenna is a manufacturer and retailer of coastal cottage style furniture. It is custom made to order in the USA and we cater to homeowners in exclusive coastal areas.
Describe the interns responsibilities.
JOB OVERVIEW The primary function of the Marketing Intern is to support the Director of Public Relations in raising awareness of Russell & Mackenna’s brand, image and position within the marketplace through continued cultivation of relationships within the media and the interior design industry. The incumbent must be a flexible team player, detail oriented and able to multi-task. Must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced office where independence in achieving goals set by PR Director is necessary. PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS The position reports to the PR Director. Within Russell & Mackenna, the position has primary working relationships with the Marketing Director and the company Creative Director. There will be minimal contact outside the company, with the exception of fact-gathering for mailing lists, etc. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTIBILITIES • Assist with implementing and measuring the success of a comprehensive public relations program that will enhance the company’s image and position within the marketplace using Google Analytics. • Assist with production and distribution of all organization publications. • Assist with replies to media interest in Russell &Mackenna. • Assist PR Director with projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing, corporate partnership initiatives and special events.
Describe the skill sets a successful candidate will have for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: Working toward Bachelors degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred. Specific skills and knowledge: • Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills. • Computer literacy in word processing, data base management, and web-based social media applications • Strong oral and written communications skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
Organization
Russell & Mackenna
www.russellmackenna.com
8280 Patuxent Range Road, suite B Jessup, MD 20794
Jessup, MD 20794
Category: Corporation/Business
Organization Fields: Advertising/marketing/media, Architecture/interior design, Communications/ public relations, Consumer products/retail sales, Manufacturing/transportation
Contact
Amy Lawrence
PR Director
Phone: 301-725-6172
Fax: 301-725-6175
Email: amy@russellmackenna.com
Internship Details
Department: Marketing/PR
Internship Position: Marketing/PR intern
Semester: Summer (June - August)
Year: 2009
Preferred Areas of Study/Major(s): Marketing/PR
Workdays Required: flexible schedule
Hours Per Week: negotiable
Pay: No
Salary:
Stipend:
College Credit: Yes
Authorization Requirements: U.S. Citizen / U.S. National
Application Deadline: 2009-06-10
Required: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample
Preferred Application Method: Students should send resume and cover letter to the internship coordinator listed above.
Materials are accepted electronically.
