Ruby Press, a boutique lifestyle/fashion public relations agency located in Berkeley, CA,
is seeking a mature, professional intern who is interested in learning
multiple aspects of the industry. The position is part time, three days
per week. This is a great opportunity for an energetic, confident
individual seeking an entry-level position in a public relations firm. This is an
unpaid internship lasting six months.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist dynamic, highly motivated team at a boutique P.R. agency
specializing in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Responsibilities will
include, but are not limited to:

• Daily telephone/email contact with local and national press and vendors

• Maintain press contact database and client files

• Track press coverage and manage monthly press credits report

• Assist in distribution of press releases and client press kits/lookbooks

• Assist with research

• Assist with planning, production and execution of local PR events

• Managing VIP lists

• Assist with research

• Assisting with sample returns

• Updating database

• Mailings

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Candidates must either have a Bachelors degree or be a current
student in a degree program (Junior or Senior) at an accredited
institution studying in a discipline related to the fashion/PR
industry. Experience in a related field is preferred, with the ideal
candidate having experience in fashion/beauty/ lifestyle industry.
Required skills include, but are not limited to:

• Absolutely must love fashion/style/beauty, be well versed in
various components of the business including working knowledge of
national magazines and their target audiences, must be able to identify
and articulate current trends

• Excellent organizational skills with near-maniacal attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to deal
with strong personalities while maintaining high degree of
professionalism

• Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and in a fast
paced environment – multi-tasking not just a buzz word, but is daily
existence for person filling this position

• Proficiency creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Positive, cheerful, team-oriented attitude

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Sam Davis (sam@rubypr.com), explaining why you are interested in this position. Please put your cover
letter, resume into the body of your email. We
will NOT open attachments.