Media Relations & Partnerships Intern Spring 27'
about dumb.co
The average person will spend 9 years of their life staring at a smartphone screen. Our goal is to give people that time back.
dumb.co is building dumbphones which act as a companion device to your smartphone, and carries only the essentials -- everything u need to go out. Our approach is IRL connection versus online connection. Our products are designed to support intentional tech use and healthier digital habits. We are uniquely dedicated to our users and their journey to reconnecting with themselves. We are a fast-growing start-up dedicated to helping users build healthier digital routines.
dumb.co is seeking an eclectic and resourceful Media Relations & Partnerships Intern to join our brand and communications team next spring.
Are you always reading, experiencing, and learning about the ways culture and society are moving? Do you prefer living IRL? Are you curious about what the world would be like if we slowed down and connected face to face? If so — apply to this internship.
Communication in such an unorthodox way involves friction, and finding creative ways to connect with people without relying on modern digital channels. We are looking for someone who’s not afraid of a challenge, and someone who can challenge us to think differently.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Brand & Communications with developing strategy and messaging
- Support with digital communications on the website, newsletter and tech forums
- Prepare briefings for internal stakeholders before media opportunities
- Owns media pitches and manages media inquiries
- Writes drafts for press releases and statements
- Monitors and reports mentions of dumb.co in media
- Support the Director of Brand & Communications and the Director of Events & Artist relations with partnership agreements
- Research and assemble brand-aligned organizations and companies for potential partnership opportunities
- Maintain an organized list of media and partner contacts
Requirements
- Deep interest in culture, trends, and social movements (past and present)
- Strong writing skills and comfortability with writing for diverse audiences (tech, consumer, corporate etc.)
- Comfortable with managing timelines
- Organized and timely to professional responsibilities
- Comfortability and professionalism in talking with journalists, reporters and network producers
- Ability to be level-headed in the face of communications challenges and crises
- Excellent research skills and proficient understanding of the media landscape
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Ability to travel when needed
Nice to have
- Established relationships with press (from student journalists to national reporters, all are welcome)
- Experience with meeting high-level stakeholders
For an application to be considered, an applicant MUST submit a HANDWRITTEN letter answering: why do you want to work at dumb? Why did you decide to get a dumb phone and live dumb? What dumb phone do you use?? Tell us how your dumb journey is going.