INTERNSHIP

South Carolina Bar
Communications Division

The Communications Division of the S.C. Bar is seeking an intern to assist with public relations duties.

The Bar is a member and public services organization. We operate to advance professionalism, justice and understanding of the law. Being that we are non-profit service based organization, the Communications Division coordinates with the six divisions of the Bar to promote services and opportunities to the public and to our members. This is an excellent opportunity for the University’s public relation and ad students.

Job Description:

• Research: intern will conduct daily reviews of statewide print media to find news that is relevant to members of the legal community.
• Copy editing: intern will edit copy for our Lawyers Desk Book (reference source for members); our magazines SC Lawyer and SC Bar News; our online newsletter, E-Blast; our employee newsletter, Barometer; press releases; features; editorials; and letters.
• Writing: intern will also be assigned to write copy for all of the above mentioned publications.
• Web updating: intern will gain experience in operating Web design software (Contribute and Dreamweaver), as they will have to post our daily press clippings on the Web site. (no prior experience required or expected)
• Misc.: intern will also assist the Communications Director and Assistant with a variety of other tasks including: event planning, archiving, processing Lawyers Desk Book orders and a small amount of administrative work.

Hours:
12-15 hours per week
The division is extremely flexible with the hours the intern is available to work and understanding that their primary commitment is to be successful students.

Pay:
$7 per hour

Send resumes to:

Mary Nash
Public Relations Assistant
South Carolina Bar
950 Taylor Street
PO Box 608
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 799-6653, ext. 155
Fax: (803) 799-5290