Job Postings and Internships

The PRSA job postings and internship opportunities are updated on a regular basis. If you would like to advertise a position, please use the form on your right or contact Teresa Jenkins by email, writeonpr@aol.com, or by phone, 801.201.4820.


Communications Officer | Zions Bank
Company: Zions First National Bank
Position: Communications Officer II (Job Number: 008660)
Job Location: Downtown Salt Lake City
Hours/Week: Full Time
Overview: Zions Bank has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer in Downtown Salt Lake City, UT.  This position is Responsible for the communication of information to all applicable internal and external clients, vendors, or team members.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of communications plans and activities for internal and/or external audiences.
  • Develops, creates and/or edits copy for various print and electronic publications.
  • Works closely with other communications staff, as well as with other departments, to ensure strategic coordination and implementation of all communications.
  • Works with other team members by providing input and creating needed communication piece.
  • May include writing for employee audience in social media channels.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or a related field and 2+ years experience in writing, editing and producing communications or other directly related experience.
  • A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
  • Working knowledge of and experience in writing and communications, both for print and electronic mediums, public relations and journalism.
  • Knowledge of various computer systems and applications, specifically interactive digital media software.
  • Ability to work effectively with people. Creative contributor and problem solver with excellent attention to detail.
  • Solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
  • Ability to write policies, procedures and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.
  • Solid knowledge of communication research, planning and strategy.
How to Apply: Apply online:  Go to www.zionsbank.com and search for job number 8660.

Public Relations Director | ThomasARTS
Company: ThomasARTS
Position: Public Relations Director
Hours/Week: Full Time
Overview: The Public Relations Director leads the department and oversees initiatives that gain positive publicity for clients and for the agency itself. The role of the public relations director is to develop, manage and lead the public relations campaigns for clients while demonstrating an appropriate ROI from the entire team’s efforts. The public relations director ensures the team works smoothly with a number of other service areas in the agency to fulfill client needs, including media buying, social media, research and lead generation. In this role, the public relations director is responsible for understanding the business goals of clients across a range of industries and selecting public relations tactics that achieve measureable results.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Overseeing the team’s workflow and time allocation
  • Creating strategic public relations plans based on business goals of clients
  • Aligning public relations with all other marketing efforts
  • Implementing public relations plans and overseeing ongoing efforts from beginning to end of campaigns
  • Providing comprehensive reporting of ROI to clients and account directors
  • Working with account management and service areas to facilitate publicity requirements
  • Serving as lead on major PR accounts and supporting other members of the PR team on additional accounts
  • Seeking out new business opportunities and presenting public relations proposals
  • Other duties as assigned
Basic Skills Required:
  • Proven leadership abilities
  • Personally motivated with a strong aptitude for time management
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Deep interest in and understanding of the public relations industry
  • Experience creating and managing campaigns from conception to completion
  • Creativity in developing solutions for client needs
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiar with software such as Cision, LexusNexus and wire services such as PRNewswire, Marketwire and Businesswire
How to Apply: To apply, please send resume, cover letter and writing samples to Milissa Sayner at opportunities@thomasarts.com

Internship | RIESTER
Company: REISTER
Position: Internship
Job Location: Salt Lake City
Overview: RIESTER offers unpaid internships to high achieving individuals interested in an advertising or public relations career. Internships can be done for class credit or for general experience. As an intern you will primarily learn the basics of how an advertising agency operates day to day. In addition, you will gain many of the needed skills to fulfill the responsibilities of working in a full service agency. This internship will provide opportunities for you to work with several, if not all, of the disciplines at RIESTER. These disciplines include Context Planning (brand planning), Integration Management (account service), Creative, Interactive Service, Integrated Media, Public Relations, and Public Affairs.
Requirements:
  • Enrolled in a program pursuing a degree in Advertising, Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Management, or a related field. Senior level preferred.
  • Excellent Communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
  • Highly organized, detail oriented, motivated and able to “hit the ground running”
  • Experienced with computers including Word, Excel & Power Point
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Advertising / PR agency or agency in-house experience a plus but not necessary
Expectations:
  • Complete a semester long, unpaid internship program.
  • Maintain a flexible schedule (approx 15 – 20 hours) per week.
  • Assist departments with daily client activities and assigned projects.
  • Attend internal meetings as appropriate.
  • Become a part of the team.
  • Assist with front desk/office duties as needed
Potential Projects:
  • Research competitive advertising for each of RIESTER’s clients
  • Assist Integration staff with finalizing client documents and presentations
  • Traffic broadcast materials to television and radio stations
  • Observe the process of producing television and radio spots
  • Prepare work and change orders for Integration managers
  • Media projects as assigned
  • Assist Public Relations account executives with event planning and management
  • Write press releases for the Public Relations department
  • Social media and web analytics research for the Interactive department
How to Apply: If you are looking for exposure to some of the best creative and account work in a dynamic, unique and legendary culture, this may be the place for you.Please submit cover letter along with resume to stompkins@riester.com. This internship is located in Salt Lake City.

Public Relations | CHG Healthcare Services
Company: CHG Healthcare Services, Inc.
Position: Public Relations
Job Location: Salt Lake City
Hours/Week: Full Time
Job Description: The Public Relations person is responsible to identify, develop and proactively implement PR programs to build awareness of CHG and its staffing brands. Working with the PR director, this person will work closely with key executives, marketing, business partners, clients and providers to develop stories that will resonate with consumer, trade, regional and business media outlets as well as digital and social media channels. This person will perform a wide range of tasks to facilitate PR activities, collaborating internally and externally with cross-functional teams to effectively execute communication projects that promote a positive public attitude and advocacy for CHG and its brands.
Responsibilities:
  • Identifies, evaluates and implements innovative campaigns designed to increase understanding, awareness preference for and usage of locums tenens
  • Researches speaking opportunities and work with brand teams and leaders to prepare submission materials
  • Provides rapid response to media requests and facilitate interviews; identify and prepare spokespeople to effectively deliver key messages through traditional and non-traditional media channels, handling broadcast, print, radio and online media outreach
  • Prepares press materials including news releases, blog posts, fact sheets, editorial briefings, talking points, media pitches, back ground documents and other special projects as requested.  Researching information to ensure all press materials are accurate and prepared as necessary
  • Helps manage outside agency’s activities
  • Helps manage PR budgets
  • Manages content creation (traditional and new media)
  • Facilitates and monitors CHG brands’ participation in social media.
  • Provides creative and strategic insight
  • Provides analysis for PR program results and make recommendations for improvement/change
Skills Required:
  • Must possess ability to think and respond quickly, professionally and appropriately, analyzing situations and presenting suitable alternatives
  • Excellent verbal, written, and persuasive skills with proficiency in communicating complex messages to multiple audiences
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with leaders, peers subordinates and outside agencies to effectively and efficiently achieve PR goals.
  • Strong ability to work independently, multi-tasking and meeting multiple deadlines
  • Organizing, planning and prioritizing work –developing specific goals and plans to accomplish required work on time and on budget
  • Strong business writing skills
  • Learning agility
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently with various levels of the organization

Years of Experience: 5 years public relations experience, media relations essential; healthcare PR a plus.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Degree or Formal Training: PR, Communications, Journalism or Related Field

Additional Information: Candidates must have extensive writing and media relations experience. New media experience a plus. Agency experience preferred.
About Us: CHG Healthcare is one of the nation’s top ten companies to work for according to Fortune magazine. The CHG family of companies is one of the largest providers of healthcare staffing in the country. We are the leading supplier of locum tenens and have also broadened our services to include both temporary and permanent placement of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We touch the lives of eleven million patients and their families every year, and our people are motivated by this important work. When your day-to-day routine provides life-saving healthcare to those who need it most, it’s easy to get excited about what you do.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume & cover letter to corporatecommunication@chgcompanies.com.

Director of Communication | Downtown Alliance
Company: Downtown Alliance
Position: Director of Communication
Job Location: Salt Lake City
Job Description: Act as the communication lead for the Downtown Alliance by building on the strength of existing relationships with traditional media while greatly expanding our social media outreach and web-based marketing efforts.
Responsibilities:
  • Web Site. Maintain and improve functionality, appearance and audiences for the Alliance’s web assets including downtownslc.org, slcfarmersmarket.org, EVEslc.com and DowntownRising.com. This includes day-to-day site maintenance along with creating a long-term strategic vision that makes these sites the dominant web presence for information, promotion and referral sites for all things related to downtown.
  • Social Media. Develop leading-edge social media tools that build a vibrant digitally managed community of support for downtown. The Alliance should have the most user-friendly and comprehensive outreach program in the region—including newsletters, blogs, pod-casts, and other interactive tools that foster dialogue between the Alliance and key audiences.
  • Broadcast and Print. Maintain regular and consistent communications with traditional media outlets through tactics including: media advisories, media conferences, and facilitating interviews, op eds, and regular visits with editorial boards of Utah publications. Schedule regular studio appearances and radio segments to support Downtown Alliance programs.
  • Marketing and Advertising. Provide oversight and coordination for all Downtown Alliance publications, advertising campaigns, promotions and collateral materials. Help negotiate rates and schedules for internet, print and broadcast ad buys.
  • Brand Management. Maintain the integrity of the look and feel of the Downtown Alliance and its affiliated and related products and services. Help to evolve the brand over time in strategic and thoughtful ways. Ensure brand compliance among staff and through partner organizations.
  • Research. Oversee an annual quantitative research study of regional attitudes and compile monthly reports of media coverage and social media impact.
  • Presentations. Provide direction and scripting for the Downtown Alliance Annual Meeting, press conferences and media events, and board presentations.
Skills:
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Exceptional understanding of social media opportunities and an ability to execute effective outreach on all social media platforms
  • Basic graphic art and web design skills
  • Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships of trust with local media outlets
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Ability to act as a spokesperson for the Alliance with media and other audiences
Education Requirements: Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred
How to Apply: Please provide a resume and cover letter to Sally Jones, human resource manager
on or before Friday, April 13. Sally can be reached at sjones@slchamber.com /
801-328-1107 / 175 East 400 South, 6th Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111..

Media Relations Manager | The Summit Group
Company: The Summit Group
Position: Media Relations Manager
Job Location: Salt Lake City
Hours/Week: Full time, travel required
Job Description: The Summit Group is a dedicated team of competitive, curious, client-obsessed, accountable, and fun professionals with a passion for creating powerful communications for our clients across the US. If these words are requently used to describe you, please contact us and join our growing team!
Responsibilities:
  • Handles broadcast, print, radio and online media outreach
  • Supports and gives direction to Program Specialists
  • Creates and conducts media training
  • Writes PR plans, pitches, press releases, media advisories, etc. for assigned clients
  • Provides Account planning in conjunction with senior direction
  • Event planning
  • Provides creative and strategic insight
  • Day-to-day client relations
  • Approves all coverage reports
  • Manages PR Coordinator’s activities
  • Manage client PR budgets
  • Supports new business efforts
  • Manages content creation (traditional and new media)
  • Maintain accountability for client relations & results
Qualifications: Years of Experience: 5 years public relations experience, media relations essential; healthcare PR a plus.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Degree or Formal Training: PR, Communications, Journalism or Related Field

Additional Information: Candidates must have extensive writing and media relations experience. New media experience a plus. Agency experience preferred.

Benefits:

  • Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k w/employer match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental insurances available (Life. Disability, Pet, etc.)
  • Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
  • On site gym
  • Near TRAX station & bus lines
How to Apply: Please submit a resume & cover letter to slcadagencyjobs@gmail.com.

Public Relations Specialist | University of Utah
Company: University of Utah, Marketing & Communications Department
Position: Public Relations Specialist
Job# PRN01615B
Description: Plans and implements a public relations program that disseminates news about University or department events, research achievements, and personality profiles to the media, state and local governments, and local community.
Responsibilities:
  • Plans, coordinates and implements an effective internal and external public relations program designed to keep the public informed of the programs and achievements of the University or assigned department.
  • Develops and fosters relationships with members of the media.
  • Prepares and distributes news releases, story ideas, photographs and videos to media representatives and other University constituencies.
  • Coordinates public events and special projects as assigned
Problem Solving:
Challenges associated with this position include planning and developing publications that are effective in promoting or increasing the interest and awareness of the University to the community, while remaining within budget. The incumbent determines how best to design and implement effective communications and marketing campaigns in order to communicate messages that attract interest and participation.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, related field or equivalency; three years relevant experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills also required.
Preferences: Expertise with local media markets and knowledge of statewide, regional and national media preferred. Five years experience as a public relations practitioner or related field may be preferred.
How to Apply: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/14215

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


Public Relations Associate | ThomasARTS
Company: ThomasARTS
Position: Public Relations Associate
Job Description:
The public relations associate works closely with the public relations director to secure positive publicity for local and national clients as well as for the agency. This includes understanding the needs of clients to create and execute strategic PR plans. The public relations associate serves as the lead on assigned PR accounts with support and guidance from the public relations director, then serves as support on other PR accounts. Additional responsibilities include assisting on new business efforts as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Creating strategic public relations plans and budgets based on clients’ goals
  • Securing positive press opportunities for clients
  • Maintaining strong client relationships
  • Building and maintaining media lists
  • Performing media research
  • Writing a variety of public relations materials
  • Planning client events and working with vendors
  • Providing comprehensive reporting of ROI to clients and account managers
  • Working with account management and other service areas to facilitate publicity requirements
  • Serving as lead on assigned PR accounts and supporting other members of the PR team on their accounts
  • Monitoring ongoing press coverage and industry trends
Basic Skills Required:
  • Minimum two years working as a Public Relations professional in an agency or corporate environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Deep interest in and understanding of the public relations industry
  • Experience creating a variety of public relations and marketing materials
  • Creativity in developing solutions for client needs
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiar with software such as Cision, LexisNexis and wire services such as PRNewswire
  • Proven track record of effective problem solving
How to Apply Please send resumes and writing samples to opportunities@thomasarts.com. For more information, visit www.ThomasARTS.com.

Senior Level Marketing Director | InnerChange
Company: InnerChange
Location: Orem, UT
Position: Senior Level Marketing Director
Job Description:
InnerChange provides educational, treatment, and recovery programs for adolescent girls and young women experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. Our residential treatment and transitional living programs are clinically sophisticated and designed to facilitate whole-family healing.

InnerChange is seeking a dynamic, seasoned executive to direct our marketing activities. This position reports directly to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product positioning and marketing strategy. He/She will have substantial experience leading and managing a marketing department including: managing the department budget, creating marketing initiatives and tracking the return on marketing investments. InnerChange operates programs that are at the top of our industry. We are positioned for growth and are looking for a marketing professional to facilitate that growth.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop marketing strategies that support the company’s strategic goals and oversee their implementation
  • Identify opportunities for growth. Design and implement the growth plan.
  • Build and lead a talented, experienced staff
  • Measure, evaluate and adjust marketing efforts
  • Position products in the market to maximize revenue
Required Skills:
  • Bachelors degree, Masters preferred
  • Ten plus (10+) years of marketing experience
  • Five plus (5+) years of management experience
  • High computer acumen and strong internet marketing background
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter, creative, committed to ethical business practices
  • Highly skilled in analytics, reporting, and measurement
  • Team player
Benefits & Workhours
  • $90,000 – $120,000 DOE
  • Aggressive bonus structure
  • Competitive benefit package: medical, dental, long term disability, and 401k
How to Apply Interested candidates should direct their resume and cover correspondence to Kolby Jensen at kolbyj@innerchange.com.

Communications Manager | Thanksgiving Point Institute
COMPANY: Thanksgiving Point Institute
POSITION: Communications Manager
Job Description:
The Communications Manager manages the flow of information between Thanksgiving Point and its various publics, including responsibilities in media relations, publications and advertising. Deals with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload. This position has high public visibility. Coordinates with Public Relations Counsel, Marketing Manager,and Social Media Manager. Reports to the Vice President of Marketing.
Essential Responsibilities
  • The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing a strategic communications plan in support of the overall marketing objectives to build brand understanding and to promote Thanksgiving Point venues, events, classes, and activities in a consistent and professional manner.
  • Responsible for media relations including but not limited to developing, cultivating and managing media relationships, generating media exposure, managing content and supply of press materials, creating news releases, media alerts, etc., and maintaining an accurate database of media contacts.
  • Responsible for monthly publication of Gazette, including but not limited to planning, content generation, writing, general layout, photography and distribution.
  • Responsible for interfacing with stakeholders through meetings, email, and other means to create official descriptions and details of promotions, events, and offerings.
  • Coordinate communications needs of all departments.
  • Other related projects as assigned by the Vice President of Marketing.
Required Education, Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Five years experience in communication, including public relations, marketing, advertising and media relations. Knowledge of local media and contacts within industry.
  • Proven writing skills. Excellent verbal presentation skills with demonstrable command of the English language.
  • Experience in on-air and on-record interaction with journalists. High level of interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail oriented with ability to establish priorities, stay on schedule and meet deadlines.
  • Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits & Workhours Must be able to work a flexible schedule: General schedule will be 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday, but
regular early morning, late evening and weekend assignments are required.

Shifts: This is a full time position, which includes a benefit package.

How to Apply Resumes should be submitted to Wendy Herzog at wendyh@thanksgivingpoint.org.