What Big Brands Know Internship

About What Big Brands Know: 

What Big Brands Know Internship

What Big Brands Know is a company founded by Gerry O'Brion, a marketing executive who is now a speaker, author, and team development coach. The What Big Brands Know keynote address and guidebook translate the strategies used by billion dollar brands into techniques that businesses of all sizes can use to grow and thrive. Gerry has deep experience in marketing and strategy having worked with billion dollar companies such as Procter & Gamble, Coors, Quiznos and Red Robin. 

The Internship: 

Gerry is seeking an intern to aid in the development and growth of the company. The intern will be working directly with Gerry to Idette, research and develop the annual marketing plan. The objective is to book speaking engagements and other coaching work. In addition, the intern will take the lead in implementing several parts of the marketing plan such as executing a re-launch of the website (WhatBigBrandsKnow.com), Facebook page and YouTube channel. Finally, the intern may be involved with refining the What Big Brands Know Guidebook, and helping create a new DVD program.
The intern should be excited to work with a seasoned marketing executive who is launching a new venture. There is little structure and no checklist for success. Much of the work will center around understanding the challenge, research and brainstorming possible solutions, recommending a course of action, and then working to implement the plan. The intern will work in a very collaborative and informal environment and most of the work will be completed from your home.
The internship may include travel to one of Gerry's spring speaking engagements. 

Intern Qualifications:

• •   Ability to learn quickly, brainstorm solutions, and make recommendations.
• •   Ability to research, consolidate information and propose a course of action.
• •   Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively.
• •   Professional attitude and approach.
• •   Ability to self-start and work in an informal situation.
• • Desire to learn from and work with an experienced marketing executive on a new venture.
• •   Experience with social media.
  Details:
  

• •   This internship is unpaid, but could lead to paid work in the future.
• •   We can structure this internship to help you qualify course credit. You will have to work with your internship advisor to determine what you'll need to do to qualify.
• •   The working hours are flexible. Expect 5 to 15 hours per week.
• •   The timing is flexible. It would be ideal to marry with spring semester - Jan through May.
  
  Contact Information 
  
  Please send a cover letter and resume to Gerry O'Brion at gerry@WhatBigBrandsKnow.com
  

Colorado AIDS Project Red Ball Event Internship!

Colorado AIDS Project Red Ball Event Internship Description

Internship runs from November 4-December 9

Deadline to submit: Monday, October 31 at 5 p.m.

About Red Ball: Igniting Awareness for World AIDS Day

Red Ball is a hip, chic and ultra-contemporary alternative fashion and outrageous hair show that features collaborations between local fashion designers and salons, as well as a fiery cocktail reception, amazing entertainers, a substantial silent auction and special guests. The event takes place three days after World AIDS Day and is intended to raise awareness around HIV/AIDS. Last year’s 2^nd annual Red Ball grew by leaps and bounds over the inaugural event in 2009, doubling attendance and creating a positive buzz in the community. The event is quickly becoming the “it” fashion event in Denver for people to see and be seen.

The 3^rd annual Red Ball takes place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 4 at EXDO Event Center, 1399 35th St., Denver, CO 80205.

Funds raised at Red Ball support services provided by Colorado AIDS Project and its mission to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS and provide for those affected by the disease. For more information, visit our event website at www.redballdenver.org or the Colorado AIDS Project website at www.coloradoaidsproject.org.

Internship Description

The Red Ball committee seeks a public relations intern to assist in increasing awareness about Red Ball and World AIDS Day among key influencers and publics with the end goal of increasing ticket sales and educating the public about the mission of Colorado AIDS Project.

The intern will be required to use several social media tools to disseminate messages and also may be asked to write news releases and other content for multiple platforms and audiences. The intern will also assist in follow-up tasks during the week after the event.

The intern is required to work an average of 10 hours/week. The workload is likely to increase as the event approaches, and the intern must be available to attend the event. Scheduling of weekly hours is flexible. Much of the work can be done away from the office; however, the intern should be available to attend meetings in Denver in the lower highlands neighborhood and in other locations as needed.

Please check with your internship advisor to determine whether you can receive course credits for this internship.

Intern Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following qualifications.

-       Possess superb writing and editing skills.

-       Exhibit a professional attitude and approach to all work and people.

-       Exhibit knowledge of and experience in social media.

-       Exhibit creativity in delivering messages to audiences through non-traditional channels.

-       Pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, public relations, marketing or some related degree.

-       Interest in nonprofits, media relations, special events, social media and the fashion industry.

-       Video production and photography skills are a plus.

Contact Information

Please send a cover letter and resume, with clear indication of social media knowledge and abilities, and two writing samples, to Stephanie Blake at stephanie@blakecommunications.com by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 31.  

Deadline

All resumes and cover letters must be received by Monday, October 31. Interviews will take place between November 1 and 3, and interviewees will be required to take a writing test. The internship will run from November 4 to December 9.

Student Shadowing Opportunity

Student Shadowing Opportunity: PR Pros Give a Boost to Local Non-Profits

On Wednesday, September 7, PRSA Colorado will host its annual PR Boost event, which is designed to build relationships and drive communication between PRSA practitioners, local non-profit organizations and PRSSA students.

Approximately 25 PRSA professionals—with students at their sides—will counsel various philanthropic groups from the Denver area, focusing on skills and tactics including:

• Social media
• Crisis communication
• Media training
• Public affairs
• Branding
• Events
• Strategic planning
• Employee communications
• Community relations
• Publications

We’re looking for students who would be interested in shadowing these consultation sessions! This is a prime chance for students to embed themselves in their chosen industry, absorbing insight into how they’ll be able to apply academic knowledge to professional contexts. Further, specified networking times allow students to foster future communication with PRSA contacts.

This event will help non-profits receive the PR boost they need to thrive, and it just might do the same for students’ careers.

Date:  Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 7:30 - 11:00 am

Location:  Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, 1445 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202. All attendees can park in the parking garage at the intersection of 14th and Market St. (http://www.larimersquare.com/map/#garage). Parking vouchers are $4 upon request and can be paid in cash at the event.

Breakfast will be provided by Jason’s Deli.

Registration: To shadow a PRSA professional at PR Boost, please contact Ryan Arnold at rarnold@pure-brand.com.

Internship Opportunity with 5280 Magazine

 Located in Denver, 5280 Magazine has a total distribution of 85,000, making it Colorado's largest local magazine. The magazine has achieved higher market penetration than any other city magazine in America.

Marketing Internship

5280 is looking for a well-organized, creative person with strong writing skills, an outgoing personality and an eagerness to learn for a 3-6 month internship within the marketing department.

This person will report directly to the marketing director and work closely with the marketing and sales assistant to create media lists, write press releases and pitch both local and national media. This person will also help draft sponsorship proposals, assist with the coordination of small events, attend meetings with local community leaders and learn the ins and outs of branding and marketing.

This internship provides a professional environment that allows interns to work side-by-side with an award-winning editorial and web staff and witness the behind-the-scenes of the magazine publishing business while providing assistance to the marketing director and sales staff.

Details: A commitment of 90 days is preferred. The internship is unpaid.

To apply: Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to marketinginternship@5280.com. Deadline for applications: Summer (March 5), Fall (July 5) Winter (November 5).

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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