PUBR - March 25 deadline

Summer 2011 Public Relations Internship
The Ohio Society of CPAs
Summer 2011

Location: Dublin, Ohio
Length: June – August, maximum 20 hours per week
Pay scale: $10.00/hr

Are you in the market to gain solid writing and real-world communications experience? The Ohio Society of CPAs, a nationally-recognized professional organization serving certified public accountants, is accepting resumes for a paid summer internship of up to 20 hours per week.

We serve as a primary source of news and professional education for over 22,000 CPAs working in Ohio’s leading businesses and public accounting firms.

Objective:

The program is designed to give students practical writing and communications experience, project management skills and strong portfolio materials.

OSCPA offers interns a fast-paced, professional environment and challenging work that includes writing for a variety of print, online and public relations projects.

Intern Learning Opportunities:

Interview members and author articles for the Society’s monthly business magazine and multiple e-newsletters;
Assist in creating targeted media campaigns for the public to promote financial education topics. Includes writing and distributing news releases, building media lists, and writing articles for the FinancialFitnessOhio.com consumer Web site.
Helping to plan and report on Society events.

Timeline:
The internship is available June through August, with a possibility of extending into the fall. Specific beginning and ending dates are negotiable.

Requirements:

Candidates must be a junior or senior year communications student majoring in public relations, journalism, or a closely related major. Candidates should be able to demonstrate classroom or professional journalistic writing experience. Students will be judged on personal communication and writing skills.

Only enthusiastic, self-starters need apply. We promise you will leave here with solid communications experience to your credit.

Candidates should send a resume and two writing samples via e-mail by March 25 to:

Amy Johnson
Senior Manager, Public Relations
The Ohio Society of CPAs
ajohnson@ohio-cpa.com