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PR/Communications – Intern Starting at $15.00 per hour

Six Flags Darien Lake
Posted a month ago, valid for 5 months
Location

Darien Center, NY 14040, US

Salary

$0.01 - $15.62 per hour

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Salary: Not specified
  • Years of Experience Required: None specified
  • Assists in all Marketing/Communications department functions, including planning and executing marketing events, in-park events, media, and community relations with a focus on guest engagement.
  • Actively participates in department functions, completes research, manages media coverage, and assists with blogs and fact sheets.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of social media platforms. Previous experience in related fields is a plus.
  • Position reports to Marketing/Communications Manager and requires working various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Passion for event industry, ability to work in fast-paced environment, and willingness to interact with guests are essential qualities for this role.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in all Marketing/Communications department functions, including planning and executing marketing events, in-park events, media, and community relations with a focus on guest engagement.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

 

  • Actively participates in all Marketing/Communication department functions
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Completes research and assists with blogs, writes fact sheets on timely news and events
  • Manage, organize and create monthly reports on media coverage
  • Escorts media, celebrities and VIPs during media visits and in-park events
  • Assists in the planning and execution of media visits, live remotes, marketing events(festivals, activations, community relations, etc.)
  • Manage all sampling and Corporate Partnership duties
  • Assists with signage installation throughout the park
  • Assists with monitoring social media and contributes to social media strategy
  • Set high standards of performance for all areas within their responsibilities
  • Ensure image, cleanliness and courtesy standards requirements are met
  • Willing to interact with guests and assist with in park tasks
  • Able to work efficiently in a fast - paced environment with an ongoing and friendly demeanor
  • Must be professional, self-motivated, be able to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude

 

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Reports to the Marketing/Communications Manager
  • Department: Marketing

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field preferred
  • Computer Literacy. Strong knowledge of social media platforms, all Microsoft applications and Adobe Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and Premier
  • Required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Passion for the event industry with a focus on communications, marketing, tourism, theme parks and venue management
  • React well in stressful and emergency situations
  • Photography, Video filming and editing skills a plus
  • Previous public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or customer service experience a plus
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Comfortable working in a mixed office/outside in the park environment. Must have the ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift to forty pounds

 

POSITION(S) AVAILABLE

  • May – October: Spring 10-20 hours weekly, Weekends only; Summer: 20-30+ hours weekly, Monday – Sunday. Varied shifts.

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