Public Relations/Publicity Internship

St. Louis, MO (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 14 hrs ago

Job Summary

Owns media relations and content support for author and corporate campaigns, coordinating outreach, media lists, and short-form assets while collaborating across Marketing, Design, and Editorial to meet campaign goals.

  • Lead press materials and media outreach
  • Coordinate multiple projects under deadlines

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft press releases, media alerts, and pitch emails to support authors, product, and corporate campaigns
  • Support outreach for author interviews, podcast bookings, and review copy fulfillment
  • Build and maintain media lists (Christian trade press, LCMS-affiliated outlets, regional/local media)
  • Create and assist with short-form content (quote graphics, Reels storyboards, endorsement blurbs) tied to book launches
  • Assisting with the production and promotion of the CPH Podcast
  • Research author platforms, competitor publishers, and award/conference opportunities
  • Assisting with the coordination and execution of corporate and/or author events utilizing a high level of professionalism
  • Working collaboratively with Marketing, Design, and Editorial to gather information and generate ideas
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines and meeting or exceeding internal productivity, editing, and scheduling timelines

Requirements

  • Coursework or major in marketing, communications, English, or journalism
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
  • Strong editing and proofreading skills- strives to achieve 100% 'right the first time'
  • A self-starter with strong organizational skills to plan work schedule and manage multiple projects
  • A curious learner and strategic thinker
  • Ability to accept and provide constructive feedback, and the ability to incorporate outside opinions into assignments
  • Completion of junior year with full-time undergraduate status
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Active involvement in campus life

Benefits

  • Housing allowance of $125.00 per week for Out-of-Town Interns. Interns are responsible for securing housing.
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Concordia Publishing House

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CPH is hiring! Visit cph.org/jobs to apply.Concordia Publishing House is the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We exist to strengthen and aid member congregations in their proclamation of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. At Concordia Publishing House we develop, produce, market, and distribute products and services that are faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. Core product categories include Curriculum, Adult Bible Studies, Vacation Bible School, Youth & Teen Materials, Christian Living Resources, Music Resources, Professional & Academic Resources, Children’s & Adolescent Books, Periodicals, Church Management Software, and Worship Resources.Enjoy this video that demonstrates CPH's mission and vision for the future.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Siweo9tiKWU

St Louis, Missouri, USA
202 employees (86 in marketing)
49% recommend to a friend
29% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
66 (33% of company)
Median Tenure
10.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
426.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$10K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.2%
Direct
47.9%
Referral
4.1%
Social
1.5%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~202
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Public Relations/Publicity Internship

Concordia Publishing House · St. Louis, MO · Unknown