PR Intern

About TEAM LEWIS

TEAM LEWIS is a global marketing agency that has grown from startup to multinational in a little over two decades. Its success is due to a combination of factors: talented creatives delivering award winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services and its independence from outside investors. The agency its people and client campaigns have won many awards including Cannes Lions PRovoke Media ICCO European Excellence PRCA Digital Digital Impact Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation (TLF) a nonprofit charitable entity. Since its launch in 2021 it has funded over 1500 causes. The goal is to support 2025 causes by 2025. The TLF promotes a wide variety of social cultural and environmental causes that benefit society. It aims to strengthen the bonds between the creative industries businesses government and nonprofits. Community charities are championed by employees who in addition to the financial donation volunteer their time and skills to leverage effectiveness.

Purpose of the role

As a PR Intern youll be given a handson role in the operations of a leading PR and digital marketing agency. This experience will be valuable if you are considering a career in PR or marketing communications.

Your role will be to provide general support to the PR executives in their daily duties with tasks including collaborating on research projects report generation media list development speaking and awards opportunities writing as well as general account administrative tasks. You will be exposed to typical duties in a PR office environment with room for creative projects and critical learning experiences. A positive attitude is a must.

Candidates should immediately be available for a fulltime internship and local to either our Chicago or Boston offices.

Main responsibilities

• Create and maintain media event award influencer and editorial databases
• Research projects for team members to communicate findings to clients
• Produce client documents for media and analyst tours and other events such as speaking opportunities
• Participate in campaigns to raise client brand and product awareness with press and influencer outreach
• Provide general support for agency projects such as social media posts and new business research
• Bring proactive ideas and opportunities to the team to fuel your clients objectives
• Gain an understanding of a clients market by reading relevant industry publications and reporting any relevant findings to the team
• Provide coverage monitoring and reporting
• Carry out client and industry research
• Develop media lists briefing sheets meeting notation etc.
• Learn how to write pitches and press releases
• Contribute ideas to PR plans and new business pitches
• Pitching client news via phone and email
• Participation in group brainstorms (pitch ideas etc.)
• Tracking and gathering media clips
• Assist in writing press releases and media alerts
• Help creating media databases and editorial calendars

About you

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Must have a great work ethic and be resourceful
• Ability to handle working under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Dedication to the position and pride in your work is necessary
• Up to date on social media trends
• An enthusiastic selfstarter with a cando attitude
• An eye for detail and an ability to multitask
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to navigate and master social media and social networking sites
• Genuine interest in technology and technology companies

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilitiesforthis role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

The hourly pay ratefor the Internposition is $18 per hour.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.