Blake Communications: Summer Public Relations Intern

Deadline to submit: Friday, April 22

Internship Description
Blake Communications seeks a public relations intern from May 9 through July 15 to assist in communication
efforts with clients, including research, writing, media relations, social media and event assistance. The
internship will be heavily focused on work with the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, which takes place July 2, 3 & 4.
The time commitment will range from 15 to 25 hours per week with hours dramatically increasing in the month
leading up to the Festival (June 1-July 4). The intern must be available to be onsite during all three days of the
Festival. Generally, the internship allows the intern to work remotely, but he/she will work out of the Cherry
Creek Arts Festival office at points during the internship. The intern will work on additional client projects to
gain exposure to a variety of Blake Communications clients. This is a paid internship, with compensation
discussed during the interview process.
Intern Qualifications
All applicants must meet the following qualifications.
- Superb writing and editing skills.
- A professional, enthusiastic attitude and approach to all work and people.
- Self-motivated and able to work well and efficiently without constant supervision.
- A willingness to dive into the role and assist the Cherry Creek Arts Festival team as needed, including
some lifting and various physical tasks.
- Ability to conduct extensive research and be resourceful in seeking information.
- Knowledge of and experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+,
Periscope, Snapchat).
- Creativity in delivering messages to audiences through non-traditional channels.
- Pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, public relations, marketing or
some related degree.
- Interest in writing, creative industries, media relations, social media and event planning.
- Technical skills, including WordPress and other blogging platforms.
- Photoshop & video production/editing a plus, but not necessary.
About Blake Communications
Blake Communications is a strategic communication firm focused on strengthening relationships between
organizations and priority audiences. Blake Communications services clients who strive to positively and
innovatively impact society and communities. This includes, but is not limited to, the creative industry,
education institutions, entrepreneurs and nonprofits. With an emphasis on strategy, Blake Communications
also serves clients looking to launch or grow their businesses through effective, consistent and meaningful
communication. Current and previous clients include the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Arts Brookfield, Cherry
Creek North Business Improvement District, Downtown Denver Partnership, Heinrich Marketing and the
Colorado Foreclosure Hotline.
Contact Information
Please send a cover letter, resume and three diverse writing samples, to Cristina Ceballo at
cristina@blakecommunications.com by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22.
Deadline
All resumes and cover letters must be received by Friday, April 22. Interviews will take place the following week,
and interviewees will be required to take a writing test.