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JAIPUR LITERATURE FESTIVAL, COLORADO -

COMMUNICATIONS & PR ASSISTANT - INTERN

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DESCRIPTION.

Do you like literature? Do you like culture? Do you like interesting human beings? Do you like

thought provoking conversation? And most of all do you like to see big colorful ideas come to

life in a wonderful playground for you and your peers to immerse in together?

Welcome to the Jaipur Literature Festival! Described as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’ the

Jaipur Literature Festival is a sumptuous Feast of Ideas. The last decade has seen it transform

into a global literary phenomenon, hosting nearly 2000 speakers and welcoming over a million

book lovers from across Indian and the globe. The festival’s core values remain unchanged; to

serve as a democratic, non‑aligned platform offering free and fair access. Every year, the Festival

brings together a diverse mix of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians,

politicians, business leaders, sports people and entertainers on one stage to champion the

freedom to express and engage in thoughtful debate and dialogue.

For the past four years the greatest literary show on Earth has made a second home in Boulder,

CO bringing all the color, magic, emotion and conversations with it.

JLF Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ is looking to integrate local creative minds to help tell its story and to build a more

meaningful footprint in the US for its fifth year!

THE ROLE.

‑Be apart of the creation and telling of JLF’s brand story in the US as they build themselves as a

national festival destination.

‑Contact different sources of media for advertising placements and buys.

‑Implement PR and marketing ideas in support of the festival including events, cultural

experiences and article content.

‑Help in the process of developing additional funding for the festival including sponsorship,

fundraising events, and readathons.

‑Work with the local JLF team to come up with social media and grassroot marketing campaigns

to help reach a diverse range of demographics.

‑Reach out to youth organizations, writer’s groups, high schools and colleges to recruit youth to

attend the event .

‑Join an overall international team that represents JLF from Jaipur, Boulder, New York, and

Houston.

QUALIFICATIONS.

‑Have an extreme enthusiasm for literature, culture and diversity.

‑Knowledge in media buying and the advertising industry.

‑Experience in cold calling, client building and developing funding.

‑Savvy with different graphic design and photo editing platforms.

‑Is a good storyteller with a creative soul.

‑Has implemented big ideas from start to finish.

‑Self starter and can move forward independently

‑Knows how to intelligently and sensitively communicate with diverse demographics.

‑Has a good understanding of the media landscape both locally and nationally.

‑Upbeat and positive attitude with the ability to quickly problem solve.

‑Is passionate about bringing versatile cultural learning and events to the Boulder and Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ

area.

TIMEFRAME.

February 28th, 2019 ‑ October 1st, 2019. Bulk of the work will be between March ‑ September

CONTACT.

Tari Bohnert, PR and Communications Director

718.532.6037

tari@myculturalarchitect.com

Jessie Friedman, Executive Director

303.817.1998

jfjf@earthlink.net