March into a New Career: Spring/Summer 2008
Posted by Liz Swenton on Thu, Mar 06, 2008 @ 09:59
We are looking for a motivated, undergraduate student in the Boston area to join our exciting team of PR professionals.
Why should you choose March to expand your public relations and marketing industry knowledge? Let me give you my perspective having been the first to join March fresh out of college myself.
I've been with March Communications for four years now and can't begin to mention all of the ins and outs of public relations I've learned along the way. I actually started as a March intern back in 2004 working remotely from college. After graduating from Marist College in upstate New York with a degree in communications, I relocated to Boston to begin my career at March later that Summer.
Working with managing partners, Martin Jones and Cheryl Gale, has provided me with a solid foundation of tactical and creative PR. Their backgrounds of working with London-based agencies gives March a global, outside the box view of public relations. About two years into my career at March, I was traveling to trade shows in Miami and Las Vegas, assisting with clients' needs and hosting media/analyst interviews. I was even part of an exchange program and traveled to London to experience how the media works across the pond.
One of the things I like best about March is the ability to multitask and experience all aspects of PR. A typical day for me involves writing (press releases, bylines, case studies), pitching (email and phone), researching the media for new and exciting opportunities and client management (webinars, trade show management, etc). There is never a lack of variety within the agency. We are also actively encouraged to get involved in new business and to suggest new systems and ideas that will improve the workings of the agency and the services we provide clients.
After looking back to my early days at March, I am extremely impressed with my progress and enhancements as a PR professional. I've established great relationships with the media, analysts and clients and look forward to more great experiences at March Communications. Our hardworking, yet easy going environment, makes March a great place to pursue a career in public relations. For more information on available internships, please send me your resume. We look forward to working with aspiring communications professionals in the Boston area.