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Job Opening: UFC Public Relations Internship

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UFC wants to hire a public relations intern to work in Las Vegas for the spring. If you are interested, please visit this website for more information and to apply for the position. Good luck!

This program offers the intern the opportunity to become directly involved in the public relations activities that are part of the daily operations of the department. We strive to make this a challenging and interesting experience for you and make every effort to tailor it to the specific skills and projects that you would like to pursue and build on. This department contributes to the organization through promotion of UFC and WEC products.
We are currently seeking an intern for our Public Relations deparment for the Spring 2010 semester. This internship will work closely with the Publicists and Public Relations Coordinator.
Through this opportunity, you will learn entry level public relations, and will have the opportunity to learn and observe the activities that go into promoting and the company, its events, and the fighters that participate in the events. You will receive exposure to all facets of public relations, including press releases, special events, creative brainstorming, and media contact.

Daily activities will include the following:
• Researching writers
• Assists with maintenance of the media database
• Coordinates schedules for fighters in conjunction with events
• Drafts press releases
• Coordinates interviews for events
• Prepares requisitions
• Assists with drafting media pitches
• Assists with daily news tracking, compilation and distribution

We are seeking candidates that are:

• Public Relations, Journalism, English or Communications majors
• Very proficient in Microsoft Word
• Proficient in writing and editing copy
• Have the ability to create compelling, unique stories and ideas
• Is comfortable in meetings and calls with high profile people and media entities
• Has excellent communications and organization skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information
• Team player
• Willing to learn and grow
Requirements:
• Must be enrolled in an academic program that is relevant to sales/sponsorship activities
• Junior, Senior or Graduate student preferred
• Must receive academic credit for internship
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week if also attending school or 30 hours per week if not currently attending classes.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 1 semester.
This is an unpaid internship and does not provide housing, relocation or transportation assistance.

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. Yes/No: If selected for this opportunity, will you receive academic credit?
2. Yes/No: Do you understand that this is an unpaid internship that is in Las Vegas and that no housing, relocation or transportation assistance is available?
3. What level are you in your academic program (junior, senior, graduate student)?
4. What do you want to learn from this experience?
5. What is your career goal upon completion of your degree? What type of position do you hope to attain upon graduation?
6. What experience and skills have you gained through classes and work that will help you in this position?
7. Please submit a writing sample. If unable to include in this response, please submit to jobs@ufc.com.

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One Response to “Job Opening: UFC Public Relations Internship”

  1. Kevin Kanash on December 8th, 2009 7:02 pm

    I am a sophomore in college in persuit of a communications degree to be a public relations specialist. I am hard working and a passionate fan of mixted martial arts with a great knowledge of the sport and its fighters.

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