About The Role:
We are currently searching for a Consumer Intern who is passionate about consumer public relations to join our team in the New York office. This position will encompass a wide array of responsibilities, with a focus on supporting programs and initiatives for our consumer clients.
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.