Public Relations Intern

Walton Arts Center Council Inc • Fayetteville, AR

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace that brings the best Arts and Entertainment to Northwest Arkansas. The organization operates two campuses: a 1,200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville, and an 11,000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre (Walmart AMP) in Rogers, AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas’ premier performing arts center for over 30 years, and Walmart AMP is a top-rated amphitheater producing over 30 concerts per season. The region offers unparalleled economic opportunity and a vibrant lifestyle with extensive trails, a thriving arts community, museums, a food scene, and live music. The Public Relations Intern will provide public relations support to the Public Relations Team and the larger Communications Department.

Requirements

• Must have reliable mode of transportation to attend community events and shows
• Must be available to work 15-20 hours/week
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and work independently
• Maintain an energetic, positive, professional attitude
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of AP Style and editing
• Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with many different types of people
• An on-going desire to learn and improve
• Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Candidates should be juniors, seniors or recent graduates in advertising/public relations, journalism, or communications
• Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the public relations associate manager on all aspects of publicizing the organization
• Writing press releases for Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP
• Writing curtain speeches, blog posts and magazine columns
• Attending and working shows or events
• Community outreach coordination and staffing
• Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, patrons, and tenants of leased spaces
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Benefits

• While this is not a paid internship, Walton Arts Center offers a $800 stipend for the semester upon meeting 150 hour requirement, unless their respective college program requires otherwise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees