Responsibilities

• Write first drafts of media alerts, press releases, LinkedIn posts and other PR materials
• Utilize Muckrack and other search tactics to build media lists
• Adopt internal processes, including time tracking
• Help pitch the media and begin to build relationships with journalists
• Take thorough notes and update project trackers before client calls
• Create monthly reports using our tools/software
• Learn our clients’ businesses and read the news that’s important to them
• Join client calls and contribute in a meaningful way to each account
• Monitor the news and industry trends that impact our clients

Requirements

• Candidates are required to be a college graduate with a degree in PR or a related field.
• We are looking for someone who is a strong writer, understands how to pitch the media, knows how to juggle multiple tasks, has the ability and willingness to quickly learn our clients’ businesses and enjoys being part of a team.

Benefits

• This is a paid, six-month fellowship at $18 per hour, 40 hours per week. We have a track record of hiring our fellows at the end of the fellowship.
• We offer a hybrid schedule with three days in our Buckhead Atlanta office and two days work from home (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
• During the fellowship, you will have six vacation days, an uncapped sick leave policy and two personal days to be used for non-company holidays, mental health days or whatever is important to you.
• We provide professional development opportunities such as in-house learning programs and budget for external conferences and training.
• Our office is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we close the office at 2 p.m. for Summer Fridays.
• We have a stocked kitchen, fun company gatherings and great coworkers.