Blanc & Otus, Austin, offers an unpaid fall internship program. The program is a formal internship designed to introduce you to the day-to-day business of a public relations agency and to help you develop the essential written and oral communicative skills required to conduct public relations activities. The internship is merely step one towards what becomes a fulfilling career for many.

Job Description:

Provide day-to-day tactical implementation of all account activities for clients across several industries including; iPhone applications, online retail, video conferencing, green technology and in-flight entertainment. Work closely with client teams on the execution of the team’s strategic PR plan and initiatives. Assist with research, event and tour logistics and production of collateral materials. Make routine decisions based on direction provided by others.

Essential Functions Include:

· Proofs, formats and produces documents. These materials include, but are not limited to: award submissions, press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, biographies, tour reports, briefing books, contributed articles, speaking opportunity abstracts, pitch letters, Q&As, company memoranda and general team correspondence

· Becomes familiar with all media relevant to client’s business, especially the trades, which will help this position learn more about the industry

· Develops comprehensive media lists, which include appropriate editors and contact information

· Actively collects and manages press coverage

· Researches competitive coverage using approved vendors

About Blanc and Otus:

Blanc & Otus Public Relations is a high-tech public relations agency headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Austin and Boston. Our mission is to guide technology-based companies to high-visibility positions in the marketplace.  The agency is part of the WPP Group plc, the world’s most comprehensive communications services group.

How to apply:

Submit your resume online at http://www.blancandotus.com/Story/Careers or email careers [at] blancandotus [dot] com. 

Blanc & Otus is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.