Public Relations Intern at griffin360 | New York, USA

griffin360

Public Relations Intern

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support a NYC PR internship by crafting pitches, tracking media coverage, and helping run campaigns with hands-on ownership.

Draft pitches to journalists and concise coverage recaps.
Must-have: Availability for 37 hours/week with NYC hybrid commute.
Standout: Direct ownership of tasks and immediate impact in a small agency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Developing creative ideas for feature stories and newsjacking opportunities, and drafting corresponding pitches.
Researching, building, and maintaining targeted media lists across consumer and trade media markets.
Managing and scheduling the distribution of press releases.
Monitoring, tracking, and reporting daily press coverage for all clients.
Participating in internal brainstorms and client meetings to support campaign strategy and execution.
Must be available 37 hours a week – 9am - 5pm Monday through Thursday, and 9am - 2pm Friday. Ideally beginning mid-May (exact start date is flexible).
Must be located in or willing to commute to NYC – this is a hybrid position (2X days in person/ week).

Requirements

Someone who can write. Whether it be a pitch to a journalist or a coverage recap email, you can clearly and succinctly communicate a message.
Someone who is intellectually curious and likes to learn; who is in-the-know and up-to-date on current events and trends.
Someone who is proactive and takes ownership of their work. Like the rest of our team, our interns are expected to own and manage their individual tasks. We want someone who takes pride in their work!
Must be available 37 hours a week – 9am - 5pm Monday through Thursday, and 9am - 2pm Friday. Ideally beginning mid-May (exact start date is flexible).
Must be located in or willing to commute to NYC – this is a hybrid position (2X days in person/ week).

Preferred

We are intentionally small for the biggest lifts, and each client feels like they’re the only one.
There is no corporate ladder to climb. You will have a lot of responsibility and you will immediately see the impact of your contributions.
We are continuing to evolve and expand our capabilities every day and encourage all of our team members to take on new initiatives that enhance their skill set and grow the business.
You’ll work alongside a dynamic team who also really like each other. From team lunches and happy hours to communal playlists and escape rooms, we believe in building relationships with one another outside of the office. We’re not just coworkers, we’re a community.

Benefits

We are intentionally small for the biggest lifts, and each client feels like they’re the only one.
There is no corporate ladder to climb. You will have a lot of responsibility and you will immediately see the impact of your contributions.
We are continuing to evolve and expand our capabilities every day and encourage all of our team members to take on new initiatives that enhance their skill set and grow the business.
You’ll work alongside a dynamic team who also really like each other. From team lunches and happy hours to communal playlists and escape rooms, we believe in building relationships with one another outside of the office. We’re not just coworkers, we’re a community.

griffin360

Griffin is a strategically focused, creatively driven integrated communications agency that is headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1982 as a public relations agency, the firm’s practice has expanded over the years to the point where, today, it offers clients a range of integrated communications services that are tailored to meet each individual client’s business, budget, and time-to-market requirements.Griffin’s team of creative and account management professionals have a shared commitment to play to win for the firm’s clients. The agency, in turn, seeks clients who have the same passionate commitment toward their own business. The agency’s goal is to forge powerful and productive long-term working relationships with companies that are dedicated to positioning and building brands in a way that directly contributes to long-term market success.

Founded in 1982

New York, New York, USA

14 employees (3 in marketing)

www.griffin360.com