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------Original Message------ From: PRSA <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: June 21, 2000 8:10:04 PM GMT Subject: JOB OPENINGS WITH ALLTEL IN ALPHARETTA JOB OPENINGS WITH ALLTEL IN ALPHARETTA ALLTEL, a Forbes and Fortune 500 company, with more than 9 million communications customers, $6.5 billion in revenues and 24,000 employees, is a leader in the communications and information service industries. ALLTEL has communications customers in 25 states and provides information services to telecommunications, financial and mortgage clients in 55 countries and territories. The company currently has two openings in its Alpheretta office which serves as the state headquarters for its Georgia and Alabama communications operations, as well as the headquarters for the company's information services telecommunications division, and its communications products business operations. The positions include: Media Relations Specialist Job Functions: * Develop, produce and distribute press releases, media responses and support materials for business/community initiatives in Georgia and Alabama. * Implement proactive media relations programs to support communications business initiatives, as well as gain valuable exposure. * Build and enhance relationships with media outlets; make routine visits. * Identify opportunities and pitch story ideas concerning business unit-specific issues. * Serve as company spokesperson as needed. * Coordinate press conferences/interviews. * Coordinate media training for management; provide on-going media counsel as needed. * Develop articles for internal publications as needed. * Represent ALLTEL at business/civic functions. Job Requirements: * 2 years or more experience in a media relations position * Two years or more news release writing experience * Previous experience handling media inquiries * Excellent knowledge of AP news style * Excellent writing and oral communications skills * Excellent organizational and documentation skills * Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines * Excellent human relations skills Public Relations Specialist Job Functions: * Coordinate, implement and attend community relations' events on behalf of ALLTEL. * Develop PR/employee communications plans and support materials for business unit initiatives including marketing programs. * Coordinate employee volunteerism. * Serve as liaison with employee Empact Team in Atlanta. * Develop and submit articles for internal publications. * Develop, produce and distribute employee communications materials including employee announcements and/or organizational changes. * Develop and produce speeches, video scripts, and presentations. * Represent ALLTEL at business/civic functions. Job Requirements: * 2 years or more experience in a PR/community relations position * 2 years or more experience and proven track record with special event planning * 2 years or more creative writing experience for publications * Excellent writing and oral communications skills * Excellent organizational and documentation skills * Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines * Excellent human relations skills * Previous experience handling employee volunteerism activities * Excellent presentations skills * Excellent computer skills including development of PowerPoint presentations Interested candidates should send their resume to: Sarah Clark ALLTEL One ALLTEL Center 13560 Morris Road Alpharetta, Ga 30009 Or email to: [log in to unmask] Susan G. Barnes, APR McCormick-Barnes Public Relations 8694 Haselton Road Nashville, TN 37221 (615) 662-6383 FAX (615) 662-6377