Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellow - FHX
FleishmanHillard is seeking qualified candidates for our Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship. Fellows contribute to client projects and gain practical experience in the field of integrated communications from some of the industry’s best counselors. Our ideal candidate will join either our Chicago or Detroit offices full-time starting in fall 2022, 40 hours a week, and for a minimum of six months. Ideally, this candidate will join us in a hybrid model of working in-person and remote. Our fellowships are paid and include benefits.
In this role, the Fellow will have the unique opportunity to support FleishmanHillard’s Client Experience Team (FHX) in a project manager role, as well as select client assignments.
As an agency, we are committed to bringing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) to the center of our business and our culture. We know that there is work to do both inside and outside our walls and we’ve started taking the actions that will sustain our progress and build momentum as we move towards being a more inclusive firm. Reaffirming our commitment to The Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship is one important step that allows us to find, engage and invest in the next generation of diverse talent with a professional interest in advancing DE&I.
Responsibilities
- Support FleishmanHillard’s Client Experience Team (FHX) with internal communications, events, and reporting.
- Support the FHX Sprint team as a project manager in quick turn new business and client projects including: developing and managing timelines, organizing team meetings and drafting cases and credentials.
- Contribute to development and planning of select DE&I initiatives.
- Write, edit, and proofread materials including, but not limited to correspondence with senior leaders, detailed recaps of strategic meetings, promotional collaterals, presentations and executive communications.
- Cultivate diverse teams and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Qualifications
- Our ideal candidate will have graduated by October 2022 at the latest, and will have the ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, and for a minimum of 6 months starting in fall of 2022.
- A demonstrated passion for ethnic or cultural diversity and experience advocating for DE&I in either the work, school, or volunteer setting.
- A strong career interest in public relations. A background or strong interest in both internal and external communications.
- Highly organized and proactive.
- Proven writing skills, copywriting, creative problem-solving skills and proficiency in social media.
- Two or three previous internships or equivalent experiences, at least one of which must be focused on communications, public relations, marketing, or advertising.
We believe a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives, and we recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit our agency, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.
About FleishmanHillard
FleishmanHillard is part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., and has more than 85 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Our award-winning agency specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, research and analytics, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. We’ve been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; the Human Rights Campaign’s “ Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality; the Human Rights Campaign’s “ Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality; and NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for a decade. We’re also more motivated by what we can give than what we receive, with a longstanding worldwide service commitment to support social inclusion in the communities in which we work and live. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.
FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local laws.
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