Summer 2004 PR Internship
Knoxville, Tennessee
Application deadline: April 2, 2004
Scripps Networks, a division of E.W. Scripps and the parent company of
television brands Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY–Do It Yourself
Network, Fine Living, and Shop At Home Network, is looking for an energetic,
detail-oriented public relations intern in our communications department at
the company headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn.
Corporate communications interns at Scripps Networks get multi-faceted,
hands-on experience in a variety of PR disciplines including consumer and
trade media relations, special event planning, employee relations, public
affairs, and presentation services.
Successful candidates for this internship are very goal oriented, work well
in a team environment, and must have a desire to invest in their experience
with us to reach personal and professional goals.
In addition, the intern candidate must:
* Demonstrate strong writing/editing (AP-style proficient);
* Possess established organizational skills and time-management
capabilities in order to manage multiple deadlines;
* Articulate their personal goals for the internship as a tool for
mentoring and guidance;
* Maintain a regular schedule of office hours at least three days per
week at a minimum of 15 hours;
* Be an active member of PRSSA, PR Concepts or similar student
pre-professional organization;
* Submit to a pre-employment drug screening;
* Provide evidence the internship is for credit (no exceptions)
Although this internship is a non-paid position, it is structured so that
our student interns complete their tenure with many valuable professional
experiences to explore and prepare for a career in public relations.
To be considered for our Summer 2004 program, send a resume, cover letter
and three writing samples to Dan Hurst, internship coordinator, at
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no phone calls.
Again, the deadline to submit materials for Summer 2004 Program is Friday,
April 2, 2004
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Dan Hurst, Communications Manager
Scripps Networks
HGTV - Food Network - DIY - Fine Living - Shop At Home
9721 Sherrill Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37932
865-560-3853 (dir)
865-604-1350 (cell)
865-690-9281 (fax)
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