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