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Internship Position

Overview

The Emily Post Institute internship requires a commitment of 20-35 hours per week with flexible hours between Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. This position lasts 10-16 weeks, and meets requirements for academic credit in the majority of college internship programs. We have rolling admissions for positions in the fall, winter, spring and summer. Interns must relocate to the Burlington, Vermont, area for the duration of the internship. This is an unpaid position.

Job Description

Our interns learn about media relations, publicity, marketing, business etiquette seminars and book publishing in a fast-paced but small and unique organization. Interns will assist with all tasks required in a busy PR and marketing environment such as answering phones, proofreading, editing, handling mailings and e-blasts, coordinating events, and working on media pitches and materials. Successful candidates must be self-starters, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good manners and a willingness to speak up. Previous office experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office helpful.

Tasks

• Assist with planning and execution of book tours and marketing plan for book launches
• Assist with event planning for business etiquette seminars
• Talk to print, broadcast, radio and web journalists
• Proofread and edit materials as needed
• Answer phones as needed
• Set up and confirm media interviews
• Perform media and etiquette database management
• Write press releases
• Write web site articles
• Web research

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Elizabeth Upham Howell

Director of Public Relations

The Emily Post Institute, Inc.

444 South Union Street

Burlington, VT 05401

No phone calls please.

elizabeth@emilypost.com