ADV INTERN

Communications and Advertising Intern

Michigan Pharmacists Association currently has an opening for a Communications and Advertising

Intern. The position would begin in March, and the end date would be based on candidate’s

availability. Our hope is to establish this as a long-term position, helping the individual gain valuable

experience and add pieces to their portfolio. The individual in this position will assist with

advertising sales efforts, marketing, writing projects and social media. This is an excellent

opportunity for those looking for real world experience in preparation for a career in advertising or

communications.

Qualifications:

 Experience in advertising and/or communications

 Experience utilizing social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter and HootSuite

 Currently enrolled in college-level classes in advertising or a communications-related field

 High school graduate

 Flexible scheduling; most hours will be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

 Must have own transportation

Potential Internship Activities:

 Assist with advertising sales efforts, including compilation of a contact list for prospective

and past advertisers. An advertising kit is available to assist with activities. MPA offers

advertising in our quarterly journal as well as homepage billboards on our Web site and

sponsorship of our member newsletter.

 Help with marketing activities, including promotion of MPA’s Pharmacy Certified

Technician Training Manual and e-publication version that will be available for sale in the

iBookstore through Apple.

 Assist with managing social media sites, including MPA’s Twitter feed and three Facebook

pages. In addition, MPA has a Twitter feed set up for a public relations campaign that occurs

in October of each year, surrounding Michigan Pharmacy Week. Develop ideas for growing

MPA’s social media following and innovative post topics that engage members and

encourage feedback, as well as discounts and offerings that will encourage followers to

return.

 Complete various writing assignments for publication in Michigan Pharmacist journal and

Pharmacy Insights.

 Solicit authors for continuing education articles that encourage continuous professional

development of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Other Details:

 Number of hours per week will depend on the intern’s schedule. Preferably, the internship

will begin in March and run for the length of time that the candidate is available (potential

for long-term over the course of the intern’s educational program)

 Internship will be unpaid, but intern will build valuable advertising sales and marking

experience as well as a solid portfolio of writing. Intern also has the potential to be a

published writer and gain experience in a wide variety of areas in communications. There is a

possibility that the right candidate could be paid a commission of ad sales in the future.

 If your college or university offers you the opportunity to earn class credit(s) for internship

hours, we would be happy to assist you with that process!

 Intern will be supervised by the MPA Director of Communications, who has worked in the

communications, technology and journalism fields.

 Intern will have an office and access to a computer, e-mail and office phone.

How to Apply:

 MPA is accepting applications for the Communications Intern through Friday, March 15.

Interviews will be conducted the week of March 18 and the internship will begin in late

March or early April. Those interested must complete an application and e-mail to MPA

Director of Communications Leah Ball at Leah@MichiganPharmacists.org.

 Application can be accessed online at

www.MichiganPharmacists.org/news/classifieds/comminternapp0313.pdf.