Ackermann Marketing & PR, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a full-service, integrated marketing communications firm
whose services go well beyond the traditional PR disciplines. In addition to being experts in national media relations, the
company’s higher-end consulting services include market research, strategic business planning, crisis communications,
investor relations, meeting facilitation, marketing plan development, and executive media training. These services are complemented by the talents of an award-winning creative services department, noted for high-impact packaging programs
and collateral material, energetic audio-visual presentations, and effective business-to-business and business-to-consumer
marketing and advertising campaigns.
Ackermann PR serves clients from a wide range of industries, from Fortune 100 manufacturers to entrepreneurial hightech firms.
Our intern(s) will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including researching and writing client and business materials,
planning events and coordinating project elements. Because our interns are members of our team, we pledge to give them a
solid work experience and to refrain from using them to run errands or to do meaningless, monotonous duties.
 
Description of the Ideal Intern Candidate
– Currently Enrolled in a College or University
– At least Junior or Senior Standing
– Available 15 Hours per Week
– Must Have Strong Oral and Written Communications Skills
– Previous Internship or Some Job Experience Preferred
– Positive Attitude
– Highly Motivated
– Well-Rounded
 
Depending on individual school guidelines, prerequisite courses must be completed if internship is for class credit.
 
How to Apply
Send your cover letter, resume, references and current writing samples to Erin Freeman, Ackermann PR. Your cover letter
should include a brief description of the type of work you would like to do. Applicants may be asked to complete a writing
assessment in order to evaluate writing skills and internship placement. The APR internship offers a $250 stipend to each
intern upon completion of a successful internship.
 
Erin Freeman
Ackermann PR
efreeman@thinkackermann.com
(865) 584-0550 Ext. 107
(865) 588-3009 Fax
1111 Northshore Drive
Suite N-400
Knoxville, TN 37919