Public Relations Coordinator

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO) is seeking a talented candidate to join our team as Public Relations Coordinator. In this position, you will gain valuable real-world experience helping AIO promote the organization’s programs, initiatives and events to constituents and the community at large. In addition, a key part of your role will include writing correspondence for AIO’s president and founder, LaDonna Harris (Comanche), and responding to incoming information requests.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Responsibilities will include:
•Building relationships with local, regional & national media
•Pitching story ideas to various media
•Managing the creation of AIO’s newsletter, The Ambassador, including creating & maintaining a timeline, soliciting news updates & photos, & writing articles
•Arranging and scheduling meetings and/or interviews for AIO executive staff
•Managing AIO’s social media presence
•Writing press releases, articles, op/eds, or award nominations

Other Information/Requirements: 

If this sounds like you, please send us your resume:

•Recent graduate, or current undergrad or graduate student, preferably studying Mass Communication, Communication or Journalism
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Knowledge or experience developing PR campaigns
•Willingness to work in a highly collaborative environment
•Ability to work 30+ hours per week
•Native American candidates are encouraged to apply!

How to Apply: 

AIO extends hiring preference to qualified American Indian candidates.

Compensation to be determined and commensurate with experience.

For more information about AIO, please visit our website: www.aio.org

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO: [email protected]

Contact Information
Name: 
Danielle Webster
Agency/Organization: 
Americans for Indian Opportunity
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-842-8677
Business Fax: 
505-842-8658
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.aio.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 13 2012
Date to Remove: 
Aug 31 2012

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