Special Projects Intern

JOB TITLE: Special Projects Intern

COMPANY: LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS, KLH & Associates, The LAGRANT Foundation

600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1610

Los Angeles, CA   90017

CONTACT PERSON:  LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS, Mr. Kim L. Hunter, CEO

KLH & ASSOCIATES, Mr. Kim L. Hunter, Managing Partner

The LAGRANT Foundation, Mr. Kim L. Hunter, Chairman & CEO

DESCRIPTION: The special projects intern will work across three organizations – LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS, KLH & Associates, and The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF)

LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS is an integrated marketing communications firm with demonstrated expertise in advertising, marketing and public relations services targeting African American, Latino and LGBTQ+ consumer markets. LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS is dedicated to showcasing the best of its clients by promising an unsurpassed level of services. Our team of respected professionals creates personalized campaigns from a full spectrum of resources including all communications practices. From identification programs and strategic planning to media and community relations, LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS ensures that its clients are the strongest competitors in a fast-paced business world.

KLH & Associates is a multicultural executive search firm specializing in mid-to-senior-level marketing, public relations and advertising talent with Fortune 500 companies and communication agencies. Each search we handle is unique. It is our goal to obtain a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ specific needs. We strive to consistently exceed expectations by providing adept candidates and conducting thorough and thoughtful search processes.

The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF), is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles established in 1998 by Mr. Kim L. Hunter to increase representation in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations by providing scholarships, career opportunities such as internships / fellowships / co-ops / entry level roles, career and professional development workshops, and mentorship opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students from historically underrepresented communities.

RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO (LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS)/

Managing Partner (KLH & Associates)/Chairman & CEO (The LAGRANT Foundation)

STATUS: Part-time – 15-20 hours per week 

SALARY/WAGES: Total compensation commensurate with experience

CLASSIFICATION: Entry-level

LOCATION: In-person preferred; Remote possibility based on experience 

LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide account support for the assigned account; conduct community outreach; write press releases, feature stories, media alerts, fact sheets, biographies, and general correspondence; pitch media; interact with media on a regular basis; research material for clients; be present during client meetings and conference calls; actively participate in meetings; participate in strategic creative brainstorming meetings; assist with new business opportunities; and go above and beyond the scope of work given. 

KLH & ASSOCIATES RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft job specifications, develop content for KLH & Associates’ website www.klhassociates.com, update the KLH & Associates website, draft and pitch stories to media about candidates placed, and position KLH & Associates as a premier multicultural executive search firm by generating story ideas that focus on human resources.

THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Social media outreach
• Media outreach
• Community outreach
• Administrative tasks
• Drafting press materials 
• Event planning and coordination

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. College juniors, seniors and recent graduates specializing in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism preferred
2. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and must have a desire for a career in the communications industry
3. Knowledge of Macintosh computers, including programs Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
4. Candidates must be based in California and be able to meet in-person with the CEO
5. Must be possess adequate time management skills, self-starter, ambitious, analytical, critical thinker, active listener and goal oriented. 
6. Prior agency experience is a plus.
7. Social media knowledge and experience.
8. A desire and a proven track record to generate RESULTS!!!
9. Have an executive presence and poise.
10. Critical and creative thinker.  Able to apply intellectual curiosity to all aspects of this role.