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Full-Time Paid Internship Opportunity at PPR

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Paramount Public Relations is looking to hire a recent college graduate for a full-time 4-month paid internship from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 40 hours a week. This opportunity has the potential to turn into a full time position. Tasks include writing press releases, calendar listings and media alerts, participating in creative brainstorms, creating and updating media lists, pitching media, performing client research and attending client events. The candidate MUST have a college degree AND experience in the communications/public relations field. Cision expertise is an added bonus.  Strong research, communication, writing and organizational skills are necessary. If interested, please send your resume to Jessica Prah at jessica@paramountpr.com.

Paramount Public Relations is Looking for Fall Interns

Paramount Public Relations is looking to hire fall semester interns from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 15-20 hours a week, or 2-3 days a week. Class credit is available. Tasks include writing press releases, calendar listings and media alerts, participating in brainstorming, updating media lists, pitching media, performing client research, and attending client events. The candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and/or have experience in the public relations field. Strong research, communication, writing and organizational skills are necessary. If interested, please send your resume to Jessica Prah at jessica@paramountpr.com.

9 Powerful Words For A Successful Presentation

Source: freevector.com

Source: freevector.com

Public speaking today is more a necessity rather than a skill. But most find this task rather daunting. As communications professionals, we are expected to have spectacular skills in delivering speeches and presentations.  We spend hours practicing or taking lessons. All you really need are these nine simple words to build a strong foundation for an effective presentation:

Have a conversation. Keep it simple. Know your stuff.

Strong eye contact and body language are basic requirements. But what really makes an effective presentation is staying upbeat and engaging your audience in a conversation.

Mike Neumeier from Public Relations Society of America demonstrates how we can be effective in our delivery as PR professionals.

Click here to read the blog post: http://comprehension.prsa.org/?p=5808

Paramount Public Relations is Looking for Summer Interns

Paramount Public Relations is looking to hire Summer interns from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 15-20 hours a week, or 2-3 days a week. Class credit is available. Tasks include writing press releases, calendar listings and media alerts, participating in brainstorming, updating media lists, pitching media, performing client research, and attending client events. The candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and/or have experience in the public relations field. Strong research, communication, writing and organizational skills are necessary. If interested, please send your resume to Jessica Prah at jessica@paramountpr.com .

We’re Hiring: Paid PR Internship Opportunity

Paramount Public Relations is hiring a recent college graduate for a full-time 4-month paid PR internship from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 40 hours a week. This opportunity has the potential to turn into a full time position. Tasks include writing press releases, calendar listings and media alerts, participating in creative brainstorms, creating and updating media lists, pitching media, performing client research and attending client events. The candidate MUST have a college degree AND experience in the communications/public relations field. Cision expertise is an added bonus.Strong research, communication, writing and organizational skills are necessary. If interested, please send your resume to Jessica Prah at jessica@paramountpr.com.

Why PR Executives Have the 6th-Most-Stressful Job in America

Ranked the 6th-most-stressful job in America by CareerCast, PR Executives now have a reason to take a vacation (or two!) to kick their feet back and relax!

PR Executives were ranked after the top five jobs:

  1. Enlisted Military Personnel
  2. Military General
  3. Firefighter
  4. Airline Pilot
  5. Event Coordinator

To read the full article: http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/15882.aspx#