PR Intern (Paid)

We are looking for a public relations intern to join our PR department. In this role, you will be working closely with the PR manager and assisting with the writing of media releases, scheduling PR events, conducting research, and much more. You will also be working closely with staff from other departments to determine their PR needs.

Public Relations Intern Responsibilities:

• Supporting the PR manager in implementing the company’s PR strategy.
• Creating engaging content for media releases, social media platforms, and newsletters.
• Updating and maintaining the company’s social media pages.
• Building relationships with clients and potential clients, suppliers, and the media.
• Providing assistance to the PR manager with the scheduling and organizing of events.
• Conducting research on marketing initiatives of the company’s competitors.
• Monitoring of media coverage on events and media releases that were issued and creating press clippings.
• Updating media lists.
• Performing administrative duties.

Public Relations Intern Requirements:

• Enrollment in a degree in public relations, communication, Advertisement, Mass Communications, Media Sciences, IR or journalism.
• Excellent understanding of various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Efficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic budget management skills to track spending on sponsorship, events, and marketing material.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Willingness to attend corporate events after hours and on weekends.
• Knowledge of copywriting and editing.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.