Public Relations Assistant
Description:
Assists the Public Relations Manager and Senior Associate with all aspects of public relations for Cal Performances, including: tracking and displaying media coverage and press clippings; maintaining and updating Public Relations portion of the Cal Performances website; maintaining press ticket request lists and working with the Box Office to assign and distribute press tickets; researching, maintaining media/press mailing database; formatting and generating press releases in email client WordFly; submitting events to publication calendar listing sections; researching, writing first drafts, and proofreading press releases and calendars; assembling and sending press kits; assisting with occasional press conferences or events; contributing artistic skills and creative ideas as needed; special projects as assigned; and all general office clerical duties.
Qualifications:
•Must be a registered UCB student; work-study preferred.
•Prefer freshman or sophomores.
•Background in classical music, dance or theater preferred.
•Strong organizational skills.
•Basic HTML or web design experience required.
•Computer experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Photoshop.
•Familiarity with or willingness and ability to learn new software, with specific regard to databases.
•Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
•Initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Jeanette Peach in the public relations office, jpeach@calperformances.org, 510.642.9121.