Oooh, here’s a chance that doesn’t pop up every day. If any of our readers are looking to get their feet wet in public relations, Shannon and Kate over at Heth PR are looking for an intern. The boutique Gastown firm counts clients like The One Of A Kind Show, IDSWest, Chambar, L’Abattoir and many other cool, local companies and events in its stables. From any email today:

Do you love food, wine, art and design? Want to learn more about the world of PR? If you have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and would call yourself a people person, you just might be just what we need! Heth PR, a boutique public relations agency in Vancouver, is looking for an intern to join our team part-time. You must be: able to wear many hats; have a high level of time management; able to strategize in times of crisis and attend/assist with evening events and day-of preparations; detail oriented; extremely organized; and able to work in a boutique team environment.

Expectations after the jump…

Tasks:
Tracking and producing press clippings
Updating client media reports
Day to day office organization
Updating of media lists
Researching media contacts and outlets
Compiling PR project reports
Writing draft press releases
Checking in media at client events

Skills:
Microsoft Suite
Photoshop/InDesign or equivalent
Social media (Hootsuite, Facebook) skills a plus
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills

All interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to info(at)hethpr(dot)com.