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Arts & Culture PR Internships with Polskin Arts & Communications
Counselors
Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors is looking for interns with an
academic background or interest in the visual and performing arts,
journalism, communications, and/or public relations for Arts & Culture
PR Internships in the Los Angeles office this winter. This is an unpaid,
part-time internship in a busy communications practice working with
museums, concert halls, non-profits and other cultural clients. Learn
more about us at http://www.polskinarts.com
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A qualified candidate must be research savvy; an avid reader of
newspapers, magazines, and blogs of all kinds; and possess a good
personality as well as email/telephone skills. Basic computer skills and
knowledge of excel are a must; design skills and/or Photoshop knowledge
is a plus. Responsibilities may include: press kit and clip book
assemblage, filling image requests, media research, basic pr copy
writing and editing, and event assistance.

Perqs include
-Exposure to museum, theatre and music worlds
-Real-world work experience that matches your skills
-Free parking…yes, FREE parking

You've got the internship if
-You have a special interest in visual art, music, green or
environmental culture, and/or social issues
-You know how to pronounce Ed Ruscha's last name or can quickly identify
your favorite journalist or reporter
-You have recently read or posted to an art, environmental, theatre, or
music blog
-You have ever used mail-merge on Word or kept up a simple database on
Excel
-Like assembling press kits and working registration tables for Museum
events
-Have basic design skills or can fake it
-Can name three art galleries, theatre performances, museum exhibitions,
concerts, or cultural events you've been to in the last year
-You've ever heard of, or used, media guides ...or think you can figure
them out

Slots are limited! Please send your resume with cover note telling us a
little bit about yourself, including your hours of availability, to
Maura Klosterman at klostermanm@finnpartners.com

from LA Culture Net