Public Relations Intern

Lenoir, NC (On-site)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive PR and digital communications tasks as a paid internship with Blue Ridge Energy.

  • Assist on approved PR projects and campaigns, including content development.
  • Rising junior or senior pursuing relevant degree; strong writing and communications.
  • Paid internship with mentorship and exposure to corporate communications in energy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with approved public relations projects and campaigns
  • Support writing and content development (press releases, digital content, social media)
  • Help maintain media lists, historical archives, and PR tracking
  • Contribute to digital communication and marketing efforts
  • Collaborate with team members on communication initiatives

Requirements

  • Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, advertising, journalism, or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Interest in writing, video, social media, and digital communication
  • Able to follow safety standards and work well on a team
  • Paid through a temporary employment agency; must meet agency and Blue Ridge Energy requirements
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record
  • Must pass background check and drug screening
  • Some local travel and occasional after-hours work may be required
  • Preference for candidates within a reasonable driving distance of our corporate office
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Blue Ridge Energy

Blue Ridge Energy encompasses the electric cooperative (Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp) and our wholly-owned propane and fuels subsidiary (Blue Ridge Energies, LLC). Coming together as an integrated company in 2016 under the market name of Blue Ridge Energy, we are a comprehensive, innovative energy solutions source for our members and consumers. The parent company remains a member-owned electric cooperative serving some 74,000 member accounts in northwest North Carolina and we are affiliated with Touchstone Energy. Our propane and fuels subsidiary serves over 20,000 residential and commercial customers from Catawba County, NC, to Independence, Va. With headquarters in Lenoir, Blue Ridge Energy has showrooms, service and operations offices for electric, propane and fuels consumers located in Lenoir, Boone, West Jefferson, and Sparta, NC. Offices serving propane and fuels consumers are also located in Morganton, NC, and Independence, Va. A second subsidiary, RidgeLink, LLC, is a business-to-business company offering dark fiber to national companies needing middle mile and long-haul capacity for data, voice and video services.

Founded in 1936
Lenoir, North Carolina, USA

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