Responsibilities

• Conduct research to aid in the strategy development process for current clients and new business pitches.
• Coordinate with outside vendors.
• Create and distribute mailers, press kits, and briefing kits.
• Draft media materials, including but not limited to press releases, fact sheets, briefing sheets, and pitches.
• Hone media relations skills including media list development and actively pitch media across verticals.
• Ideate around, plan, and design content to distribute on clients’ social channels.
• Manage event logistics and provide day-of-event on-site support.
• Manage the day-to-day activities for 1-3 accounts.
• Participate in client brainstorming and program ideation.
• Participate in community management with the opportunity to contribute directly to clients’ social channels.
• Perform media monitoring and tracking.
• Support administrative staff and overall office operations as needed.
• Work closely with account team members from Assistant Account Executives to Vice Presidents & Managing Directors to develop & deliver key client deliverables.

Qualifications

• 6 months internship experience in public relations or related communications field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Collaborative spirit, results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and exceptional interpersonal skills are a must.
• MS Office proficiency is a must.
• Must be pro-active and able to operate effectively both independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills.