Tunheim Partners offers summer and full-time internship positions to qualified applicants interested in gaining hands-on experience and exposure in the areas of public relations and public affairs. Tunheim Partners seeks interns with the potential to learn, grow, and develop their skills while contributing to our client teams and culture. As with all levels in the company, we look for exceptional candidates who will add to our talent pool. Interns provide service to clients under the supervision of experienced account staff and serve as members of one or more account teams.

QUALITIES WE SEEK

Writing - Strong writing ability is a baseline requirement.

Experience - Familiarity/experience with media relations and a demonstrated team approach/orientation.

Initiative - Strong initiative, demonstrated through work or extracurricular experience.

Resourcefulness - Creative approach to assignments; desire/ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; and ability to conduct thoughtful, thorough research.

EDUCATION

• Journalism/communications degree plus some communications experience outside the classroom
• Liberal Arts degree in other area/major (English, history, business, political science, liberal arts, etc.) with evidence of commitment to pursuing a career in communications, e.g., published writing samples, hands-on communications experience

REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must submit the following:

• A current resume and cover letter
• Names and contact information for three references (not related to the applicant), such as professors or business associates
• A minimum of three writing samples (samples may not be returned; photocopies are acceptable)

Applicants selected for an interview will be expected to complete a writing test (grammar, style/usage, spelling) at our offices and a take-home writing assignment. Both components of the test will be judged on accuracy, writing style and promptness.

Email your resume to employment@tunheim.com or call Sandi Scott at 952-851-7216 for more information.