Position Type: Internship
Session: Summer 2019 (June 3 – August 9, 2019)
Location: New York, NY
Position Summary:
SiriusXM interns don’t make coffee. They’re on-air, on projects and making valuable contributions to SiriusXM. Join our internship program and learn about the radio world and get hands-on experience in your field of study.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support all members of the PR/communications staff.
- Learn to develop and implement publicity strategies for SiriusXM’s programming and products.
- Learn to create various press materials including writing press releases and media alerts.
- Assist in creating and distributing press materials.
- Monitor programming for possible press opportunities.
- Support staff members as they fulfill daily media inquiries.
- Update and organize SiriusXM’s media contacts and distribution lists.
- Research outlets for new PR opportunities.
- Track SiriusXM’s mentions in various press outlets.
- Assemble press clip packs to show the reach of SiriusXM’s publicity efforts.
- Learn to plan and manage press events.
- Work closely with SiriusXM talent relations when interacting with guests and talent.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be enrolled in a college, university or trade school to qualify. Students who have completed at least two years of college are preferred.
- Current or previous enrollment in communications or public relations classes preferred.
- Prior internship or working experience in PR preferred.
Requirements and General Skills:
- Good project management and planning skills.
- Good personnel management skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to pay attention to details.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
- Familiar with SiriusXM Programming.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Technical Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Please note all SiriusXM internships are paid.
Alison Smith|Manager, Talent Acquisition- Internship Program
SiriusXM |1221 Avenue of the Americas, 37th Floor|New
York, NY 10020 Alison.Smith@SiriusXM.com
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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