617MediaGroup one of the fastestgrowing progressive communications agencies in the U.S. is looking for a PAID PR/Marketing Intern to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup we dont just accept difference we celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our clients and our communities. We believe that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities.
Who we are:
Were veteran campaigners communicators designers strategists storytellers and web developers. We love what we do. Were resultsdriven. And we only work with clients we believe in.
What we do:
We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid from digital strategy to eyecatching design. Websites. Video. We do it all for the benefit of our clients social justice causes and campaigns.
This is a parttime paid internship $20.36/hour). To be considered for an internship applicants must be able to complete a minimum of 20 hours per week. Occasional night and weekend availability is necessary.
Who you are:
A fast and creative writer with an interest in the news and market trends
Youve had internships before preferably with a focus on PR or Marketing
You have basic knowledge of digital organizing including text email and social media campaigning
Youre dogged and organized
You have a problemsolver mindset with a cando attitude
You thrive in fastpaced environments
You want to learn and grow with an exciting missiondriven communications firms
Youre ready to hit the ground running
You have an interest in and familiarity with professional photography
What youll be doing:
Develop and maintain media and influencer lists
Gain a thorough understanding of clients and campaigns
Draft media advisories and press releases
Research awards and speaking opportunities and maintain tracking grid
Assist account teams with social and digital media initiatives for clients
Own competitive research social media mentions and shares and daily news scans for assigned clients
Work closely with individual account teams including sitting in on media briefings drafting opportunity memos participating in weekly calls etc.
Identify and take the lead on proactive pitching opportunities for clients
Prepare press or new business kits/mailings clip books
Administrative duties
All employees in this position are expected to retain a valid drivers license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events with a valid inspection sticker. If this expectation will create an unmitigable hardship and you would like to request an exemption please note that in your cover letter.
Please note that we receive hundreds of applications each month and we are not able to respond to every individual application. If you do not receive a response from our organization within 90 days either in the form of initial outreach or followup correspondence please assume that your application has not been chosen for the specific career opportunity to which you applied. You may reapply at any time for future opportunities. While we do our best to ensure timely and thorough correspondence with applicants the volume of applications we receive does not allow us to respond individually in all cases. Thank you again for your interest in pursuing employment with 617MediaGroup.
Required Experience:
Intern