Summer Internship - Marketing - PR & Communications

SUMMER INTERNSHIP - MARKETING - PR & Communications

Are you studying Journalism, Public Relations or Communications? Do you want to do real work this summer that develops you professionally and makes a significant contribution to a company?

You could be our summer 2015 Marketing PR & Communication Intern!

Oakwood Worldwide’s 12 week summer internship program seeks to cultivate and develop the skill set of students with an interest in Journalism, Public Relations and Communications. You will learn through hands-on application and will complete projects, as well as have daily responsibilities in your department. You will have the opportunity to improve your project management, communication and organizational skills. You will assist in creating reports and communication for our various levels of management throughout the organization. The internship will offer unique opportunities to meet with senior leadership as well as participate in intern specific activities. This internship is designed to be a hands-on learning experience and an opportunity to add value to the company.

Preferred Candidates will have the following:

• Journalism, Communications or Public Relations Major
• Excellent Writing Skills
• Knowledge of AP Style 

Projects to include:

• Writing and creating social media posts
• Managing content calendar
• Creating social media onboarding guide for new properties/new property managers (trip advisor, yelp, booking.com, apartmentratings.com)
• Other writing projects, which may include sales communications, internal communications, new property releases, pitch letters
• Develop media lists, pitch media

Oakwood Worldwide is the world’s largest provider of high-quality furnished and unfurnished accommodations. For over half a century, Oakwood has expanded into a multi-faceted business catering to a diversified global market. With more than 25,000 locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific region, nobody can transform any point on the map into a temporary home-away-from-home like Oakwood.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a rising Senior (Junior year to be complete spring 2015), with intention of returning to school fall 2015
• Marketing/Communications majors a plus
• Be willing to make a full-time commitment of 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Superior computer skills
• Demonstrated analytical, research and problem solving skills
• Drive to work on multiple projects and tasks
• Proven organization skills with great attention to detail
• Be eligible to work in the United States

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.