Boston Public Relations Internship | Financial Services & B2B at Water & Wall | Boston, MA

Water & Wall

Boston Public Relations Internship | Financial Services & B2B

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support hands-on PR learning at Water & Wall this summer, contributing to media outreach and client-facing campaigns.

Assist with social copy, media list development, and pitching ideas.
Must-have: Rising senior with 18–24 hours/week availability in Cambridge.
Standout: Interest in financial services PR with exposure to client campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experiential learning of core PR strategies
Exposure to W&W client roster
Attend client calls
Understand media list development
Draft social copy
Develop social media strategy
Analyze news cycle to help develop pitch angles
Reach out to real reporters to pitch story ideas
Participate in client-facing communications
Develop and present a media campaign

Requirements

Rising college senior
Ideally a communications or journalism major, but we welcome applicants from all fields of study and backgrounds who are interested in PR
Interested in gaining hands-on experience in financial and professional services PR
Able to be in the Greater Boston area for the summer and join the team weekly in-person for 2 days a week in the Cambridge office
Able to commit 18-24 hours a week to the role
Detail-oriented
Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Reads the news and likes to follow and identify trends
Strong writer who is interested in building their client voice

Preferred

Hands-on experiential learning of core PR strategies
Exposure to Water & Wall client roster
Experience joining client calls
Understanding of media list development
Social copy drafting skills
Social media strategy skills
Analysis of news cycle to develop pitch angles
Experience reaching out to real reporters to pitch story ideas
Experience with client-facing communications
Public speaking experience and the opportunity to showcase your PR learnings through the development of a media campaign and presentation

Benefits

Hands-on experiential learning of core PR strategies
Exposure to Water & Wall client roster
Experience joining client calls
Understanding of media list development
Social copy drafting skills
Social media strategy skills
Analysis of news cycle to develop pitch angles
Experience reaching out to real reporters to pitch story ideas
Experience with client-facing communications
Public speaking experience and the opportunity to showcase your PR learnings through the development of a media campaign and presentation

Water & Wall

Water & Wall is an award-winning communications and marketing agency with offices in New York, Boston and Philadelphia, delivering creative strategies that elevate B2B brands. Operating as an established independent agency since 2012, we thrive on the ability to experiment with innovative ideas, while delivering clever and tailored strategies for our clients. We’ve worked with hundreds of brands in shaping their identities and protecting their reputations, while raising company profiles to drive meaningful growth. We're as careful at selecting our clients as they are at selecting us, and if we partner together you can count on our full attention, sharp strategic thinking, and a commitment to your success. Water & Wall is more than just another agency partner – it’s a testament to what’s possible when you trust your instincts, hire the right people and choose to represent companies that hold a similar mindset.

Founded in 2012

New York, New York, USA

12 employees (3 in marketing)

www.waterandwall.com