Intern, Media Relations MarketingComm (ETS)
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Discover Your Career at Emory University
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
As a Media Relations Intern in Emory Universitys Department of Communications and Marketing for Summer 2026youllbecome part of a select intern cohortthat will be immersed in the higher education communications experience.As an integral member of the Media Relations teamyour rolewill involve engaging in allfacetsof media communication from crafting anddisseminatingpress materials and managing media lists to supporting event publicity and contributing to strategic communication planning.This unique internship experienceisntjust about supportingday-to-day tasks;itsabout immersing yourself in a collaborative environment activelyparticipatingin campaigns with real-world implications and seizing professional development opportunities designed to empower your career ambitions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage media contact lists to ensure efficient communication channels are in place for sharing university news and events.
- Draft and distribute media pitches and materials engaging with journalists and media outlets to promote university stories and achievements.
- Write comprehensive mediabackgrounderdocuments providing essential information on university experts to support their media appearances.
- Maintain a detailed record of the universitys media presence.
- Create a variety of written content including articles press releases strategic communications plans and digital content to support the universitys communication efforts.
- Assistwith coordinating media visits to campus to ensure a smooth and productive experience for visiting journalists.
- Update websites with the latest events and news keeping the university community and the public informed.
- Contribute to Emorys campus by helping organize memorable university events.
- Dive into a wealth of professional development opportunitiesbroadeningyour horizons andbuildingyour network.
- Collaborate on a campaign projectfrom conception to execution.
Qualifications:
- Available for 20 hours each week during thesummer2026semester.
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree (B.S. B.A. M.A. or M.S.) with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and presenting.
- Strongrelationship-buildingand client service skills.
- A detail-oriented and organized approach to tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office especiallyPowerPoint Excel and Word.
- A positive and professional attitude.
- Experience with social and earned media as well astheability tomonitorboth.
- Experience with digital platforms and tools such as Cascade and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience with media monitoring tools such as Cision Meltwater and/or MuckRack.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Algebra
- MailChimp
- Media Relations
- Social Listening
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Medicare
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
