The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Greater Los Angeles Chapter is seeking public relations and marketing intern to assist the Marketing Manager with improving the chapter's media outreach and grassroots marketing.
The digital and social media intern will report directly to the Marketing Manager. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public relations and marketing strategy and management.
While interns may have the opportunity to interact with various campaigns, the primary projects will focus on the Greater Los Angeles 2014 Blood Cancer Conference and Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
Time Commitment:
10-15 hours per week
Responsibilities include:
- Gather and prepare content pertaining to BCC and Blood Cancer Awareness month
- Assist with media outreach
- Pitch via email and phone
- Work in Cision to build and organize media lists
- Prepare digital media kit
- Research advertising opportunities
- Monitor and maintain internal chapter marketing calendar
- Collaborate with PR/Marketing Intern:
- to maintain consistency for the 2014 Blood Cancer Conference messages
- to gather and share information for Quarterly and Bi-Weekly emails
Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in a two- to four- year institution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organization skills and ability to adapt to new assignments/deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment while also possesses the ability to work independently.
- Must be able to commit to at 10-15 week internship working at least 10 hours per week.
- Must have reliable transportation to the Greater Los Angeles office near LAX.
