PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATE

Reports to: Zahra Spencer, Operations
Location: Chicago, Illinois

About the role

This is a 6–9 month internship with the possibility of extension and/or salary based on performance, job requirements, and availability of the selected candidate.

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media coverage and assist in the formation of a positive public narrative surrounding the company
• Develop a strong social media presence and manage all internet marketing efforts
• Maintain a positive working relationship with media members
• Assist with the planning of marketing events, write media releases and newsletters, and update social media pages
• Create media kits and client information packages
• Build and maintain a positive public image for a company or organization, promoting its services, products, and projects
• Help develop marketing and advertising programs, as well as assist in market research and in designing ads and campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• High level of organization and task management skills
• A sharp eye for detail
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Recent graduate or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program such as Journalism, Bachelor’s in Communications, Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication, or a related field
• Solid understanding of the different social networks
• Efficiency with Microsoft Suite Office