Public Relations/Communications Intern, based in Austin, TX
Reporting Relationship: The position will report to the Head of Communications
Salary: This position is unpaid for school credit or $20 per hour
Role: We are seeking a Public Relations Intern, who is full of creative ideas and eager to contribute on a large scale. The intern will gain visibility into the inner workings and aspects of the public relations/communications fields, provide concrete deliverables and learn from top to bottom. When the internship is completed, you will be prepared and have gained experience to enter any fast-paced PR or communications role.
You are a forward-thinking, communications-driven, leader with a digital curiosity focused ambitiously on obtaining a communications or public relations career path. You enjoy participating in a fast-moving environment and working across agencies to align client objectives by crafting effective messaging to media, driving client business performance.
Responsibilities
- Fully support the company’s PR strategy and execute it in different phases
- Create and curate engaging content
- Communicate and build relationships with current or potential clients
- Effectively utilize the company’s social media and blogs
- Create and distribute press releases
- Build and update media lists and databases
- Schedule, coordinate and attend various events
- Perform research and market analysis activities
Requirements
- Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
- Solid understanding of the different social networks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong copywriting skills
- Efficiency at Google and/or Microsoft Office functions (email, calendar, Dropbox, word, sheets, excel)
- Passion for the PR industry and its best practices
- Experience with MailChimp, Emma, SendGrid or other email marketing platforms is helpful but not required
- 15-35 hour a week availability
- Current enrollment in a related BS or Master’s university/college
Interested?
If this sounds like a fit, email your resume and three writing samples to hello@unrivaledgroup.com