University of Michigan Health System seeks intern for PR work

For more information, contact:
Mary F. Masson, mfmasson@umich.edu, or
Kara Gavin, kegavin@umich.edu
734-764-2220



For Immediate Release

University of Michigan Health System seeks eager, talented intern for PR work January to May 2010
Resume, cover letter, writing samples needed by Dec. 1, 2009
Ann Arbor, Mich. — The University of Michigan Health System’s Public Relations and Marketing Communications Department will hire an intern to work 20 hours weekly from January to May 2010.

The PR section of the department does both internal and external communications, works with media outlets and promotes the Michigan brand for the 18,000-employee health system.

Excellent candidate for this internship will: have strong writing skills, have taken both journalism and public relations courses, possess a professional demeanor and interviewing skills and be eager to learn in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

The intern will be responsible for writing press releases, working on internal communication writing, answering media queries and escorting media on hospital and campus property.

The intern will be paid $11 hourly.

By Dec. 1, interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, references and three to six writing samples to:

Kara Gavin, Director of Public Relations, NCAC, Suite 2400, 2901 Hubbard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2435

Questions can be referred to Mary Masson, whose contact information is at the top of this page.