Post Graduate Public Relations Intern
SutherlandGold Group is a full-service integrated communications agency inspired stories for standout brands. We champion the changemakers and empower people to feel, think, and take action.
We are currently looking for a Post Graduate PR Intern who can commit to a 6 month, full-time paid internship. While this is a remote position, candidates must work in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nevada, or Washington.
You will bring your enthusiasm for PR and start-ups, exceptional attitude, big brain and industriousness to the table and we will coach you through a PR boot camp during which you will learn the ins and outs of PR agency life. Successful interns may be offered full-time employment based on performance and business need.
What you will do:
- Research
- Research and compile materials for speaking and awards programs
- Conduct daily news scans to keep internal team abreast of client, competitor and industry news; flag relevant articles/insights to teams for action
- Conduct trend research and stay up-to-date on trending stories and thought leaders across client
- Research reporters, blogs and social media sites; maintain and update lists
- Adopt various AI tools to assist you in your work
- Media
- Monitor client social channels and flag relevant news for amplification
- Evaluate incoming podcast opportunities and make recommendations
- Conduct social media audits and support client social platforms
- Draft social copy with visuals as needed
- Maintain media monitoring services
- Reporting
- Monitor, track, and evaluate campaign performance analytics
- Compile and update client coverage reports
What we are looking in a candidate:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; PR, Marketing or related field preferred
- Prior internship experience a plus, but not required
- Familiarity with the Public Relations or Social Media discipline through past work experience or coursework
- Experience using AI tools to assist you in your work
- Ability to navigate and master social media and social networking sites
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple daily deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite and various AI tools; Sprout and MuckRack experience a plus but not required