So you think you can intern? PerkettPR launches contest for first-ever internships at digital PR agency

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Christine Perkett
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If you’ve read this blog you know we talk a lot about the impact that social media is having on the PR world. Recognizing the value of an integrated agency approach, we’ve expanded our services over the last two years to include social media and digital production services – all of which we provide in-house (as opposed to outsourcing, which many agencies do). As a result, Our PR strategies call for a lot of new thinking, digital tactics and technical capabilities. We also recognize (along with the experts that we respect) that the recipe for success is still being perfected. We believe bright people with good ideas and an interest in the future of communications can have an impact right now.

Are you up for discovering new paths to success for clients? Do you see value in digital communications and social media for marketing and PR? We want to hear from you! We recognize that the newest generation of employees entering the workforce are more naturally inclined to have this skill set in place. Therefore, for the first time in over a decade of business, PerkettPR is looking for interns that are capable of opening our eyes to new possibilities, executing on important communications strategies and excited to learn just how a PR firm helps companies and brands effectively communicate with key audiences.

Think you’ve got what it takes to intern at a virtual agency? Enter our contest for the chance to work with a nationwide, senior-level team in either Boston, Detroit or San Francisco.

Here are the official application guidelines:

The paid internship program will be awarded to up to three accomplished students or graduates with studies in public relations, communications, business, video production, English, journalism or marketing
Length of internship will be determined with individual contacts
We’re looking – ideally – for one intern in (or near) each city: Boston, Detroit, San Francisco
Submissions must be sent via video message (Facebook* or Seesmic**), blog post (yours with a link to ours), Twitter pitch campaign, or on our Facebook page. Or, better yet, something you create – show us something we have never seen before. The submission is open to your creative interpretation – just don’t send us a paper resume. Show us your work digitally.
Must have excellent writing and research skills.
Must have a fully functional home “office” and be willing to meet and work remotely with co-workers at least once a week
Interns will work with PerkettPR’s PR and Social Media teams to study, create and implement social media, digital content and PR programs and services. They may also have exposure to and contact with clients, partners and journalists.
Submissions or links may also be emailed to: IWantToIntern[at]perkettpr.com.
Finalists will be asked for full resumes.

Applications will be accepted through June 26. A handful of finalists that will then be interviewed for the position in late June/early July.

Here’s what we’re looking for you to answer in your submission:

1. Who are you, what do you do and where are you?
2. What is social media?
3. How does it play a role in PR? How can they both benefit businesses?
4. What great examples of PR and social media integration have you seen? What makes it great?
5. Where is the future of corporate/brand communications heading?
6. List three words people would use to describe you.
7. Why do you want to work for PerkettPR?
8. What will you bring to our agency that no other candidate will?
9. What is your favorite tech gadget or site and why?
10. Who is one person in business that you admire?

* Video submissions to our Facebook page can be left on our wall after you become a “fan.”

** Video submissions can also be left right here as a reply on this post via the Seesmic widget that is accessible below the comments area. A free Seesmic account is required.

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NicolePRexec (NicoleN) on June 11th, 2009 12:51 pm

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ATTN interns! @PerkettPR is looking 4 PR/socmed interns. Enter their contest b4 June 26 & show ‘em what you’ve got. [link to post]

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gregwind (Greg Wind) on June 11th, 2009 1:06 pm

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RT @PerkettPR: 1st time in co history, we’re looking for PR/socmed interns. Enter our contest before June 26. [link to post]

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CindyOlivera (Cindy Olivera) on June 11th, 2009 1:09 pm

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RT @NicolePRexec: Interns! @PerkettPR is looking 4 PR/socmed interns. Enter contest b4 June 26/show ‘em what you’ve got. [link to post]

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KarenRussell (KarenRussell) on June 11th, 2009 1:59 pm

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RT @pprlisa: “So you think you can intern?” PerkettPR launches contest for (paid) internships at digital PR agency [link to post]

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jwendz (Julia Wendzinski) on June 11th, 2009 2:00 pm

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RT@pprlisa So you think you can intern? PerkettPR launches contest for first-ever (paid) internships @ digital PR agency [link to post]

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afontaine16 (afontaine16) on June 11th, 2009 2:04 pm

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Cool IdeaRT @missusP: @PerkettPR hiring PR/socmed INTERNS via CONTEST. Enter B4 6/26 [link to post] #pr #jobs #intern #socialmedia

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DaveMurr (David Murray) on June 11th, 2009 2:14 pm

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RT @pprlisa: “So you think you can intern?” PerkettPR launches contest for 1st ever paid internships @ digital PR agency [link to post]

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geechee_girl (Leslie Poston) on June 11th, 2009 2:17 pm

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RT @missusP: @PerkettPR hiring PR/socmed INTERNS via CONTEST. Enter B4 6/26 [link to post] #pr #jobs #intern #socialmedia

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Tyson on June 11th, 2009 2:18 pm

Nice work Chris (and great to meet you earlier this week). You are doing the “Hiring in a web 2.0 world thing” a la Aaron Strout- love it. Excited to hear about the response!

Tyson
@goodridge
stales (Alicia C. Staley) on June 11th, 2009 2:23 pm

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RT @pprlisa “So you think you can intern?” PerkettPR launches contest for (paid) internships at digital PR agency [link to post]

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amyblack (Amy Black) on June 11th, 2009 3:05 pm

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RT @missusP: @PerkettPR hiring PR/socmed INTERNS via CONTEST. Enter B4 6/26 [link to post] #pr #jobs #intern #socialmedia

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DaveMurr (David Murray) on June 11th, 2009 4:04 pm

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**Did you hear that?** per @pprlisa: anyone who wants to enter, one spot is in Detroit and this is a paid internship [link to post]

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sydneyowen (Sydney Owen) on June 11th, 2009 4:31 pm

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PerkettPR:”So you think you can intern” contest [link to post] (via @pprlisa) [awesome, awesome idea!]

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JennOM (Jenn O'Meara) on June 11th, 2009 5:05 pm

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RT @perkettPR 1st time in co history, looking for PR/socmed interns. Enter contest before 6/26 got [link to post] Learn from the best!

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cjbowker (CJ Bowker) on June 11th, 2009 5:06 pm

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RT @perkettPR 1st time in co history, looking for PR/socmed interns. Enter contest before 6/26 got [link to post] Learn from the best!

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Paul on June 11th, 2009 5:24 pm

This sounds like an awesome opportunity and I think I’m going to apply for the San Francisco position.
allenmireles (Allen Mireles) on June 11th, 2009 6:03 pm

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RT@perkettPR 1st time in co history, looking for PR/socmed interns. Enter contest before 6/26 got [link to post] Learn from the best!

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hkremer (hkremer) on June 11th, 2009 7:25 pm

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@missusP great, I still have time!

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YatPundit (YatPundit) on June 11th, 2009 7:34 pm

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@pprlisa I wanna be your intern!

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_kristen (Kristen) on June 11th, 2009 9:12 pm

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@mosleyppr @PerkettPR is hiring Interns via digital media contest! Enter B4 6/26 [link to post] #pr #jobs #intern #socialmedia #media

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calliopeconsult (P.Mudd aka muddslide) on June 12th, 2009 1:32 am

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RT @PerkettPR is hiring INTERNS via digital media contest! Enter B4 6/26 [link to post] #pr #jobs #intern #socialmedia #media

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jmcappello (Johanna) on June 12th, 2009 10:45 am

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@InternQueen 1st time in co history @perkettpr looking for PR/socmed interns (paid) Enter contest before June 26 [link to post]

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gradontripp (Gradon Tripp) on June 12th, 2009 10:57 am

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RT @pprlisa: “So you think you can intern?” PerkettPR contest for first-ever (paid) internships at digital PR agency [link to post]

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dequese (Dequese Cooper) on June 12th, 2009 11:04 am

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RT @pprlisa: PerkettPR contest for first-ever (paid) internships at digital PR agency [link to post] (@quintinwashingt)

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minjae (Minjae Ormes) on June 12th, 2009 11:07 am

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@pprlisa That internship sounds super cool. Can I be your intern?

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GreerTerry (Greer Terry) on June 12th, 2009 11:35 am

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@LaurenZondag Check it out! RT@pprlisa PerkettPR contest for first-ever internships at digital PR agency [link to post]

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Gonzaleeza (Alana) on June 12th, 2009 1:05 pm

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RT @DaveMurr: per @pprlisa: anyone who wants to enter, one spot is in Detroit and this is a paid internship [link to post]

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lorettak (Loretta Kingston) on June 12th, 2009 1:28 pm

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RT @pprlisa “So you think you can intern?” PerkettPR contest for first-ever (paid) internships at digital PR agency [link to post]

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Lgrun (Lauren Grunstein) on June 24th, 2009 11:03 am

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@perkettpr is looking for PR/Socmed interns (paid) Contest to apply:[link to post] looks like a great opportunity

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wei2 (Mengwei Deng) on June 25th, 2009 2:08 am

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Check this out if you are looking for a #PRintern on digital content and social media- [link to post]

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Christa Keizer on March 1st, 2010 4:41 am

This looks great! Will there be a similar contest in 2010?

Christa
@christakeizer