Edelman Toronto is currently searching for a dynamic and talented Public Relations graduate to join our Toronto office in a paid Internship position working within our Health Sector. If you are interested in making health YOUR business we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities Or A Day in the Life of a Health Intern
When youre an intern on the Health team at Edelman you arent just running to get coffees or setting up Teams meetings. Youre brought in as a key member of the team where you get to share ideas work with clients and collaborate on programs that engage Canadians on health their own and that of those around them to ultimately improve outcomes.
You will acquire handson experience in areas such as earned media relations media material development video production strategic planning and new business research while learning from teams across the network in creative paid marketing and data and intelligence. As one recent intern on our team commented: Edelman is a hub for great thinkers you can learn from and grow alongside.
As a Health intern you will be responsible for assisting client teams while learning the business of communications. The emphasis will be on developing the skills and knowledge you need to become an accomplished Account Executive able to assist in servicing clients. Youre learning from day one and given opportunities to challenge yourself.
In particular Edelman expects you to:
Bring your life experience background skills and authentic self to a team that wants to hear from you
Possess a learning mindset and willingness to dig into new challenges and a positive attitude to help our team and clients succeed
Manage your time effectively and efficiently
Develop a knowledge of all aspects of media relations including new media while expanding your media contacts and media pitching skills
Draft a wide range of written materials (media releases meeting reports internal and external documents social media posts and other marketing collateral)
Develop research skills to be used for existing and new business
Actively participate in team staff and client meetings
Attend relevant training and development sessions taking charge of your own growth by becoming involved in activities to develop new skills
Consolidate IT skills and become proficient in using all Edelman software packages including Word Excel PowerPoint
Always behave in a professional and ethical manner while upholding the Edelman values of excellence curiosity and courage and comply with all company Policies and Procedures
A Bit About You: Qualifications
As an entrepreneurial firm Edelman seeks candidates who are eager to learn about our business and interested in working in a challenging and stimulating environment. We are seeking strategic thinkers with excellent oral and written communication skills curiosity and a commitment to quality. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is a must. The internship program is open to recent graduates from university or college public relations programs who are looking to launch their career with an exciting and progressive firm.
Key qualities required for a successful career with Edelman include:
Postgraduate degree or diploma in marketing public relations or communications
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Comfortable with multitasking in a deadlinedriven environment/Time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility and ability to prioritize
Commitment and enthusiasm
Drive and ambition
Ability to work well independently or within a team
Develop specific knowledge of the industries/practices within which you work
We offer you:
A dynamic flexible and supportive work environment focused on encouraging people to bring their authentic and best selves to work
Personal development training throughout your career
Selfdevelopment learning while doing
Coaching and mentoring from more experienced colleagues from across practices and specialties
Responsibility early on in your career
Opportunities to attend seminars and presentations by industry experts
Interesting and challenging work with worldclass clients
Should you be interested in applying for this role please send your rsum and cover letter. Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada.
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