PR Media Outreach & Coverage Intern (Academic Credit Only) at CliquePrize - Local Giveaway Marketing for Small Businesses | USA

CliquePrize - Local Giveaway Marketing for Small Businesses

PR Media Outreach & Coverage Intern (Academic Credit Only)

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive local and college-focused media outreach to secure earned coverage for a startup PR program, using concise pitches and a targeted media list.

Own media outreach to local, regional, and national outlets
Must-have: proven ability to pitch stories to media
Standout: ties to college media networks and low-cost PR creativity

Job Description

Responsibilities

Identify and pitch to local, regional, and national media outlets
Secure earned media coverage (no paid PR)
Leverage college media networks (newspapers, blogs, radio, etc.)
Promote our College Ambassador Program as a media-worthy story:
Students earn $20 per referred sale
Simple, fast conversations → scalable earning potential
Develop and execute creative, low-cost PR strategies
Build and maintain a targeted media list
Craft concise, effective pitches tailored to each outlet
Identify journalists covering:

Requirements

Must be enrolled in the US college or University.
Applicants who require Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization are not eligible for this position.
Current student or recent graduate in Journalism, PR, Communications, or related field
Strong understanding of how media outlets operate
Experience pitching stories or working with media (school or professional)
Familiarity with earned media strategies
Strong written communication (for pitches, not long-form content)

Preferred

Existing media contacts (especially college media ) is a strong plus

Benefits

Hands-on experience driving real media coverage
Direct impact on a growing startup
Portfolio of secured press placements
Exposure to startup growth, local business marketing, and tech PR

CliquePrize - Local Giveaway Marketing for Small Businesses

Founded in 2003, CliquePrize® (www.cliqueprize.com) is the iPhone app built for small and mid-sized businesses to run hyper-local, lead-generating giveaways all powered by zip code targeting.Sponsors select and purchase their own prizes, ensuring every giveaway is relevant and enticing to their audience. From eGift cards to exclusive services or products, the reward is always tailored to the people you want to reach.Core Features Include:• Zip-code metro market targeting (60–90 mile radius)• Verified local users via Apple Location Services• Microsoft Azure cloud data security• BHN Rewards digital gift card options• Native privacy compliance (built-in CMP)• Optional brand consulting & photography support availableWhy CliquePrize®?Likes and shares won’t scale your business. CliquePrize® helps you build a verified list of local leads (email & SMS), turning your marketing budget into real, repeat customers & not random internet bots.With each giveaway, Sponsors automatically reach their assigned metro market based on their zip code—covering a 1.5-hour drive radius around the largest population centers in each U.S. state.You provide the prize. We power the platform—and can support your brand story along the way.

Founded in 2003

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

11 employees (2 in marketing)

www.cliqueprize.com