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Public Relations Intern
Job Title
Public Relations Intern
Classification
Grade 1 SS A | $20 per hour
Department
Home Office | Marketing & Communications
FLSA Status
Part-Time | 20 hours per week
Supervisor (title)
Sr. Manager, Strategic Communications & PR
Location
POSITION SUMMARY (Basic purpose or primary function of job)
The Public Relations Intern supports national and local media relations campaigns, storytelling and brand visibility efforts to raise awareness of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission and impact. The internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, public relations and media relations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Principal responsibilities or job duties)
- Write press materials (press releases, media pitches, media alerts) and news articles for website
- Assist with media outreach
- Track media coverage using free online tools and compile campaign results reports
- Conduct research needed to implement communications strategies
- Assist with media interview coordination for volunteer and staff spokespeople
- Assist with media outreach in key Arthritis Foundation markets
- Participate in communications planning meetings
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
The internship is open to current students enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a degree or post-graduate degree in one of the following disciplines: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Social Media, or Media Relations.
Additional Qualifications
- Undergraduate student or recent graduate in communications, journalism, public relations or public health
- Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in teams
- Interest in nonprofit communications and public relations
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Interest in nonprofit communications
- Organizational and research abilities
- Ability to work remotely and manage deadlines
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TIME ALLOCATIONS
Create communications and media relations content as directed by Supervisor
50
Monitor media coverage
15
Media outreach
20
Assist with media interview coordination
10
Conduct research to support communications strategies
5
Total
100%
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