Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of communications strategies, creative brainstorming and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Monitor the media landscape and relevant news, trends and conversations across the arts and culture sector, flagging timely opportunities and developments for account teams and clients
• Pitch and place stories across local, regional, national and relevant arts and culture media outlets; build and maintain targeted press lists and develop relationships with relevant reporters and editors
• Write and edit external and internal messaging and media materials, including client emails, press releases, fact sheets, talking points, media pitches and communications plans
• Support day-to-day client communications, including staffing weekly calls, developing meeting agendas and preparing press coverage and event recaps
• Support teams at press events, openings and other client events
• Manage work streams and project tasks across multiple arts and culture accounts, helping teams stay organized and meet deadlines

Requirements

• Internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, the arts or a related field
• Strong writing skills and an interest in media relations and the news landscape
• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the arts and culture sector, with an understanding of the art world in North America and internationally
• A strong interest in building a career in public relations and strategic communications within the arts and culture space
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team to meet shared objectives