PR & Social Media Internship
Seeking an integral part of our team to assist with all aspects of executing public relations campaigns across the sports and lifestyle industries, including working on exciting projects involving the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Big Ten Conference, and Play Mechanix/Big Buck Hunter.
We are looking for dependable candidates with media savvy and superb writing skills. If you’re looking for a career in public relations or social media, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge and experience working with great clients. We require a commitment of 16-20 hours per week, and we’re flexible on the schedule.
Ideal Candidate
- Communications or Journalism Major
- Skilled writer/communicator
- Organized and dependable, with absurd attention to detail
- Ambitious, positive attitude, and a desire to build a career in PR
- Understanding of the public relations field and eagerness to gain hands-on experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel is optional…who likes Excel?)
- Amazing research skills
- Avid social media user
- News junkie – must be aware of current events and familiar with AP style
Responsibilities
Create and update media lists, assist with developing media materials and press kits, brainstorming, write news/feature stories for company website, manage clip program and client PR websites, develop monthly PR reports, research, manage media library, research and develop social media content, assist with social media analytics and reports.
Benefits
- School credit as arranged through school internship program
- $200 stipend (One-time for travel reimbursement)
- Receive written or verbal recommendation/referral upon completion of internship
- Gain knowledge of PR field in a professional, fast-paced environment
- Casual, fun and enjoyable office environment with great clients!
To apply, demonstrate your writing skills by uploading a cover letter describing your interest in public relations and TeamWorks Media. Please include an additional writing sample of your choosing. For this as well as your resume, please upload using the form on the right.
