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Spring Public Relations Intern

Fun, fast-paced, public relations agency working with clients who are leaders in transportation, aerospace, defense and intelligence, and emerging technologies is seeking talented PR interns to assist in the development and implementation of national and regional campaigns. You’ll be working directly with top executives in strategic planning and tactical implementation. This internship is fully remote and is a paid opportunity. 

 

Basic Job Function:

Assist agency executives with the development and implementation of public relations and social media programs and tactics as assigned. This role will provide you with an opportunity to:

  • Learn about communications as an industry, and gain experience of working in a fast-paced professional agency environment.
  • Build your communications skillset by learning how to work with advanced online research tools (Meltwater and others) to compile media research, track news, and report results of campaigns.
  • Increase strategic thinking by working with programs that are strategically designed to drive results with specific audiences.
  • Better understand how to create content to focus around specific topics and engage target audiences.
  • Expand your writing skills by learning about news formats, AP style, and social media content strategies.

 

Qualifications:

  • Students entering or currently in third or fourth year of post-secondary school, currently enrolled in or recently graduated from 4-year degree programs at an accredited college or university, majoring in the area of marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or liberal arts.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above; currently in good standing with an academic institution.
  • Excellent writing and organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information in an expedient manner.
  • Positive attitude, dependability, eagerness to learn and contribute to team.
  • Ability to work well remotely to support a fast-paced team, collaboratively and independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and all contemporary social media platforms.

 

Benefits:

  • Valuable, resume-ready experience. Gain valuable, first-hand, experience working with a team of talented, senior-level PR professionals in a creative, fast-paced agency environment.
  • Easy access, flexible schedule. We’re a virtual agency based in Falls Church, Virginia. We’ll work with you to set up a schedule that best meets both your needs and ours so you can maximize your experience while also maintaining your studies and other commitments.
  • Supportive team. We’re dedicated to quality, on-time, award-winning results for our clients. With a wide range of backgrounds and experience, our team has one thing in common—we’ve all been an intern. At Messner Media Group, with outstanding effort and performance, you’ll gain knowledge and well as valuable references.

 

Time Requirement:

We are seeking interns who can dedicate at least 15 hours/week, preferably during office hours (9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday). This internship is a paid opportunity.

 

Interested in an Internship?

Please Contact:

Please send your resume as well as any applicable writing samples to Danielle Kastner at danielle@messnermediagroup.com.