Thursday, October 20, 2011

PAST INTERNSHIP: BERK COMMUNICATIONS

A CMCL MAJOR HELD THIS INTERNSHIP IN THE PAST. THIS IS NOT A CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! TO SEE IF THIS COMPANY/ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR INTERNS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.

Area of Internship: Public Relations/Marketing
Date of Internship: August-December 2010
Location of Internship: Los Angeles, CA

Brief Description of Company/Organization: Berk develops a "detailed campaign tailored to you or your company" Berk works with PR, special event, and marketing firms and promotes them in the greater Los Angeles area. From making detailed press materials, or targeting the key media outlets needed to promote, Berk is a sure bet in publicity gain-- and in turn will have all copies of any publicity generated. As stated, "We are experts at publicizing business-to-business clients with the launch of new web sites, partnerships, product offerings and IPOs as well as lifestyle and consumer clients such as new television programs, restaurants, sporting events and celebrities." Berk is newly located in Los Angeles, but is grounded in New York City.

Brief Description of Responsibilities: As an intern at this firm, i am expected to be called upon at any time, and be capable of completing all assignments--in a timely fashion. Whether it is putting together a press kit, calling numerous clients to update the firm's information, running errands, working events, typing up and editing releases, attending client meetings, keeping the office and supplies organized, updating calendars, scheduling, etc. as the intern, i am expected to be efficient.

Contact Information:
Address: Berk Communications 1880 Century Park
East Suite 613
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone:212.889.0440