MediaTracks is looking for a summer intern!  Work alongside industry experts in broadcast media and public relations, and participate in the day-to-day reality of what it takes to foster relationships, manage administrative duties, close deals, and deliver results.

Gain invaluable real-world experience as an intern, having the opportunity to:

• Assist the Sales Manager and Operations Coordinator with sales/market research, executing contracts, project set-up, database management, and client relations.
• Pitch our public affairs programs to prospective radio station affiliates throughout the nation.
• Source prospective client leads in the PR industry.
• Assist with researching, pitching, booking, and scheduling radio interviews for our client’s spokespersons.Update and edit sales materials for sales presentations.
• Provide support to our affiliate radio stations – daily contact via phone/email to 850+ stations.
• Assist with generating client reports.
• Post content to our websites and social media pages.
• Assist with affiliate/client newsletters and press releases.

We are looking for sophomores, juniors, and seniors who live in the Chicago area, able to work 2-3 days per week, for 8­ to 12 weeks, from 9am to ­4pm. Flexible dates and hours. Year round availability.

 

Requirements

• Excellent communications skills – written, verbal, and great on the phone.
• Hard-working self-starter with a professional demeanor, and an eagerness to learn.
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; as well as MailChimp.
• Sophomre, Junior, Senior or recent graduate living/working in the Chicago area.
• Available to work 2-3 days a week (15-20 hrs.), for 8-12 weeks, from 9am–4pm.