Spring 2022 Public Relations Intern
Public Relations Intern
Start Date- January 2022
End Date - May 2022 (with possibility to extend)
Location- Remote during COVID
Schedule- Business hours up to 40 hours/week; flexible based on school schedule.
Pay rate- Varies by department and location from $12-$14 per hour
Are you a skilled communicator, a tech-savvy marketer, and a creative innovator? Take your learning outside of the classroom! At Virtual, our interns are part of the team, not just the "bottom of the totem pole". We encourage everyone to bring ideas by providing opportunities for innovation, learning and exploring. Your work will be aligned to our corporate goals, so you're working on what matters and helping our clients make their mark on the world!
YOU'LL GET TO..
- Support global media and analyst relations programs, including social media;
- Research and assist in the writing of press releases, briefing documents, web content, e-promotions, talking points, FAQs and backgrounders. Coordinate distribution and approval;
- Research and develop speaking opportunities;
- Research appropriate media contacts to compose press lists
- Show off your rockstar multi-tasking abilities by taking on different projects and tasks as needed
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO...
- Is currently enrolled in college with a major in English, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- Has outstanding written and verbal communication ability; marketing and PR writing samples required. Blogging experience a plus.
- Has some experience with media relations preferred; global and broadcast media experience a plus.
- Has experience with using social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and Twitter for public relations outreach.
- Has a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines.
- Has a high level of organization, computer skills, and the ability to learn and apply technologies in day-to-day work a necessity.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and WordPress required. Constant Contact, Google Analytics, and Vocus knowledge a plus.