Description:The Detroit Zoo seeks enthusiastic student interns for the winter semester who are in their junior or senior years and studying public relations, communications or a related field. Among intern duties are: researching and drafting press releases, talking points, newsletter profiles and other PR-related copy; scheduling and coordinating media interviews; escorting media through the zoo during video-photo shoots; and assisting with commercial and motion picture film shoots and special events. Interns will work closely with the communications director and other interns while learning valuable skills needed for PR. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are a plus. The unpaid internship runs from early January through early May. The workweek is 24 hours. The deadline for sending resumes is Nov. 13.
To Apply:Contact Patricia Janeway, communications director, at
pjaneway@dzs.org with a cc. to PR1@dzs.org.