PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

About the Organization

Nelson Schmidt Inc. is an independent full-service marketing agency located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As one of the Top 200 Marketing Agencies of 2020 according to Chief Marketer, Nelson Schmidt serves U.S. and international clients within select considered purchase industries. The agency is a member of MAGNET (the Marketing & Advertising Global Network), ANA, and PRSA.

About the Role

We’re searching for a PR intern to join our dynamic, hard-working team. This is an opportunity to cultivate career growth through real-world experience in a modern PR practice. This is a paid, part-time internship with potential to evolve into a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with PR leadership to produce best-in-class work that achieves results
• Create and maintain media lists and editorial calendars (experience with Critical Mention or other PR/social media software is a plus)
• Support drafting press releases and media pitches and assist with distribution to media outlets
• Collaborate on digital and print content development
• Track media hits and compile coverage reports
• Research industry trends to help determine relevant story angles
• Assist in developing and scheduling social media content for both clients and agency channels
• Compile social media performance reports
• Apply strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Perform administrative duties as needed

Requirements

• Recent graduate or senior-status student working toward a degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations
• Previous internship or entrepreneurial experience preferred
• Ability to take accountability for your work (both good and bad) and receive constructive feedback for improvement
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Detailed portfolio and either personal or professional work (ideally both)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient writing, editing, and research skills

Benefits

• Paid part-time internship
• Free coffee and food at the agency-owned café
• Agency-provided computer