Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to account teams across multiple client accounts
- Assist with media monitoring, tracking coverage, and compiling daily/weekly news clips for clients
- Help maintain and update media contact databases, ensuring accurate reporter information and beat assignments
- Support the drafting and editing of basic PR materials including media alerts, fact sheets, and background documents
- Coordinate logistics for media interviews, briefings, and events including scheduling and material preparation
- Conduct research on media outlets, journalists, competitors, and industry trends to support campaign planning
- Assist with the development and maintenance of media lists for targeted outreach campaigns
- Help prepare client status reports, coverage summaries, and presentation materials
- Manage filing systems, project documentation, and shared resources to keep teams organized
- Support social media monitoring and reporting for client accounts
- Participate in team meetings, taking notes and tracking action items
- Assist with new business efforts including research, competitive analysis, and pitch deck preparation
- Learn PR fundamentals through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior team members
- Handle administrative tasks such as expense tracking, meeting coordination, and calendar management
- Contribute to agency initiatives and internal projects as needed
Requirements
- 1 year of professional experience in public relations, communications, or related field; relevant internships considered
- Strong interest in technology and startup ecosystem
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive attitude with eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
- Strong research skills and ability to synthesize information quickly
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Comfortable learning new tools and platforms
- Team player with positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on assigned tasks
Nice to Have
- PR agency internship experience
- Coursework or academic focus in public relations, journalism, or communications
- Exposure to technology sector through internships, coursework, or personal interest
- Basic understanding of media landscape and news cycles
- Social media savvy with understanding of digital platforms
- Experience with media monitoring tools (Meltwater, Cision, etc.)
- Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Monday, Trello, etc.)
- Previous customer service or client-facing experience
- Interest in emerging technologies and innovation
- Strong writing portfolio from academic or extracurricular work
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field