Global PR agency seeks students for summer work

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The global public relations agency Ketchum invites Gabelli juniors and seniors to apply for its 10-week summer fellowship program, which starts in June 2012.

Ketchum summer fellows have the chance to do hands-on work at the agency, and seniors who stand out in the program may be asked to interview for a full-time account associate position that will pick up when the fellowship comes to a close.

Applications are due on February 20, 2012. For more information and to apply, you must click here.

Ketchum is among the largest and most geographically diverse public-relations agencies in the world, operating in 65 countries through more than 100 offices and affiliates. It has global practices in brand marketing, corporate, health care, food and nutrition and technology, as well as specialty practices in sports and entertainment, digital, global research and more. The company became a major player in Europe in 2009 after combining operations with Pleon, Europe’s largest strategic communications consultancy.

Summer fellows’ responsibilities may include developing and maintaining media lists, monitoring media, preparing pitch letters, helping to create press materials, attending client and team meetings, helping with event coordination, researching new business opportunities, helping to prepare for client presentations and more. Remember to follow the link provided above to apply!