Paid Internship: New York Times

The New York Times Company has a full-time internship at the Company's headquarters in New York, for a six to nine-month basis.  While assisting the eleven-member corporate communications staff in many projects and administrative duties, the intern will focus primarily on media relations.  This is a paid internship.  Active college students and recent college graduates are eligible. Duties: Assist members of media relations team in handling daily television and radio bookings; Work with team members to coordinate logistics of media appearances; Create and maintain press contact lists and databases; Assist members of the department in editing and drafting communications; Answer telephone calls; take complete and accurate messages; Provide back-up for other support staff; Various administrative duties; Other duties as assigned. Skills: Interest in and knowledge of TV and radio programming; Knowledge of and interest in social media; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent grammar and proofreading skills; Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize; Strong attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills; Ability to think strategically and creatively. If you have a passion for media and communications, please review our Company's Web site at www.nytco.com then e-mail your resume and cover letter to: ccmac@nytimes.com.  This is very important:  Please include the dates you would be available for interviews (preferably in person in New York).