Summer PR Intern - CCASSIP
This internship is offered through the Columbia College Alumni-Sponsored Student Internship Program, (CCASSIP). To learn more about CCASSIP go to https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/programs/columbia-college-alumni-sponsored-student-internship-program. CCASSIP Positions and the program are open to CC students only. All CCASSIP 2018 positions will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2017/Spring 2018 semester on a rolling basis. To find CCASSIP internship postings, search under the Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. There is no application limit for CCASSIP positions. You must be in good academic and judicial standing with Columbia University to be eligible to participate in the program. By submitting an application, I authorize the Center for Career Education to conduct academic and disciplinary checks to confirm program eligibility.
Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Quick Questions happen at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm. There are also information sessions where you can learn more about all CCE’s summer internship programs. https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/events
The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:
- Resume
- Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2018 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2018 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
- Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
- Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, March 4, 2018.
Internship Description:
Looking for a job to get you out of bed?Casper is seeking a motivated PR Intern to join the Communications team this summer. This person will be based at our HQ in New York and will partner closely with our Communications team on all Casper PR initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive contributor and highly organized.
Casper (casper.com) is a global sleep company that launched in 2014 with an obsessively engineered, outrageously comfortable mattress sold directly to consumers. Its critically acclaimed sleep surface was developed in-house, has a sleek design, and is delivered in a small, "how did they do that?"-sized box. The company is one of the fastest-growing consumer brands of all time, and its product line has expanded to include sheets, pillows, a matching foundation, and a dog mattress. Casper was named one of Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2017, and its eponymous mattress was crowned one of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions.
We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so that we represent all those who dream big equally.
Casper Summer Internship program runs June 11 - August 17, 2018.
When you’re not catching zzz’s, this is what you’ll do...
Assist in the organization and development of the team's library of PR assets Prepare recaps and reports on behalf of the team
Participate in team meetings, assist in creating and/or soliciting meeting and activity reports, status documents, and results reports
Assist in execution of media mailings
Maintain and update team calendars, tracking upcoming initiatives and opportunities
Stay abreast of speaking opportunities, industry events, and potential awards for Casper executives
Monitor industry trends, assist with media monitoring and tracking duties
Coordinate product orders on behalf of the team
Assist with team administration duties - meeting scheduling, agenda setting, media subscriptions, invoicing, etc.
Assist Casper's editorial team (Woolly) with administrative and organizational responsibilities
Our dream candidate is...
Working toward an undergraduate degree in Communications, PR, English, or similar
Previous internship experience in PR/Communications a plus
Proactive approach to work, you like to solve problems and don't wait for someone to give you the answer
Extremely organized and detail oriented
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
The syrup on your waffles...
Free snacks and coffee
Catered lunch twice a week
Monthly rooftop social hour
...and much more!
If you dream about this stuff this internship is probably right for you.
We look forward to learning more about you, but if you’re feeling sleepy, take a nap before applying!