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Communications & Marketing Intern

Cohen Communications/Big Fresno Fair
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Seasonal, Part-Time or Full-Time 

Communications Department Opportunity 

 

WHAT:                   

The largest annual event in the Central Valley returns this October with thrilling carnival rides, action-packed Grandstand entertainment, exhibits, attractions, food, live music and more! The Communications & Marketing Department is seeking professional, energetic and hardworking team members to join our seasonal staff. This is a part-time, temporary position offering anywhere from 20 to 60 hours per week. The primary work period is during the 12 days of the Fair (October 7 – 18). There are limited early position opportunities available starting in July for candidates selected to serve in a leadership role, with increased responsibilities starting in September. 


Note: Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 3 - 4 shifts per week during the Fair, with each shift being at least 4 - 5 hours. Daytime availability is preferred, but there are a limited number of evening positions (4 p.m. – 11 p.m. roughly). There are also two positions available for the Morning Show Team with early morning shifts (4 a.m. – 12 p.m.) to manage our live morning shows from the Fair with local TV stations. Please only apply if you can meet these availability requirements. Positions are limited, especially lead roles — so apply early!

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications Department employees will be in contact daily with various producers, reporters and photographers from throughout the Central Valley covering print, TV, radio, online and bloggers concerning media coverage of the Fair. They will also play an integral role in helping produce content and monitoring social media. Individuals in this position will also serve as a “connector” and communication liaison between the general public, Fair executive staff, exhibitors, vendors, building superintendents and entertainment. 

 

On-site responsibilities include: escorting media throughout the Fairgrounds for news stories; helping formulate news story ideas for media; helping showcase the Fair to the public via social media (developing impactful content and visuals such as photography and video); tracking daily news coverage; assisting with the execution of on-site special events; CMS website updates; handling Customer Service needs; and general fulfillment of various Communications office projects. This position is very demanding and requires that applicants be task-oriented, organized, detail-oriented and sensitive to deadlines, as well as be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and collaboratively with a team.

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

It is preferred, but not required that interested individuals be within the Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Special Event Planning or Journalism majors or have a degree in the above-mentioned fields. Individuals must be responsible, timely, hardworking and strategic thinkers. Individuals that speak Spanish fluently are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

This position involves working in indoor and outdoor settings, walking on varying surfaces and in diverse weather conditions. Individuals must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, bend, squat, climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs. if necessary.

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Paid POSITION:  Yes; pay rate determined based upon experience. 

 

HOW TO APPLY: 

All interested applicants are encouraged to submit a detailed resume and cover letter by email or fax. Hiring is currently underway to fill these positions. All resumes will be evaluated in a timely manner based upon the applicant’s level of experience. No phone calls, please.

 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: 

Celeste Zavala, Cohen Communications/The Big Fresno Fair

Email: celeste@cohencommunications.com
 

A Glimpse at Past Communications Team Experiences!

 

 

 

 

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: Univision 21 Reporter filming live shots during the Fair.

 

ABOVE RIGHT PHOTO: Communication team members staffing the Bulldog Stakes Race entry booth.

 

 

 

LEFT PHOTO: Fair Intern helping pour beer at the annual Beer & Wine Fest (special events)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BELOW PHOTOS: Communications Team members help execute live interviews at ABC 30’s set at the Fair. The 2022 team even got a “shout out” on social from Graciela Moreno for their hard work! 

 

 

 

 

Below are some links that our past social posts created by Fair Interns: