Responsibilities

• Support public relations efforts by researching awards, speaking opportunities, events, and media opportunities—and keeping deadlines on track
• Research, build, and maintain media and analyst contact lists
• Help brainstorm and draft pitches, press releases, bylines, and thought leadership content
• Assist with PR strategy for announcements, campaigns, product launches, and activations
• Create fact sheets and gather supporting data by working with internal subject matter experts
• Track and report on media coverage, including impressions and reach
• Build and maintain PR editorial calendars and pitch timelines
• Monitor industry news and trends to identify timely media opportunities (“newsjacking”)
• Help identify analysts and support briefings and advisory sessions
• Prepare media briefing materials, including talking points and background docs

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related degree program
• Previous internship or relevant experience is a plus
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills (AP Style preferred)
• Excellent organization and time management skills; comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
• Clear, professional communicator who can work with people at all levels
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and adaptable
• Self-starter who can work independently but enjoys being part of a team