About TerraCycle:
Voted the “Coolest Little Startup in America” by Inc Magazine, TerraCycle’s mission is to eliminate the idea of waste by developing innovative solutions for non-recyclable products and packaging. Our model provides consumers and communities with a system to collect their waste and then convert this waste into new, eco-friendly products. We also give back to the community by paying an average of 2¢ per unit of waste collected to charity on behalf of the collectors. TerraCycle currently partners with over 70 brands of the world’s largest consumer conglomerates including: Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oreal, BiC and Kraft in 12 countries including the US, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Israel, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Turkey and the UK. Come work for the company that received Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2010 award for #1 company in the environmental category and has been defined as “one of the most brilliant companies of the year”.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
-Drafting and distributing high quality, effective press releases and pitches.
-Pitching TerraCycle’s story and products to Broadcast/Print/Online media sources by phone and email
-Marketing TerraCycle Upcycling Program to local organizations or recruiting local stories
-Writing some copy for products and website.
-Using media databases and media tracking systems
Requirements:
-Excellent writing and communication skills.
-High level of energy and passion.
-Working towards degree in marketing, public relations, communications or equivalent field.
-Experience with Excel and Power Point a plus.
-Position reports to TerraCycle’s VP, Media Relations in New Jersey.
Compensation and Other Details:
-Internships are unpaid and are based in Trenton, NJ
-The program will cover your lunch expenses and select work related expenses as needed
-The internship will run during Fall 2011 semester (dates will vary)
-Academic Credit can be arranged in conjunction with your college/university
Application Instructions:
Please send your resume, cover letter and a sample press release or equivalent writing sample to: Lauren@terracycle.net