Responsibilities

• Writing news releases, newsletter articles, pitches, social media posts and other content.
• Conducting online and traditional research.
• Coordinating and staffing special events.
• Developing media lists, pitching and documenting press coverage.
• Brainstorming concepts and designing marketing collateral.

Requirements

• Seeking a degree (or being a recent graduate) in public relations, journalism or a related program.
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style.
• Confidence to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work respectfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to complete assignments on time while juggling multiple projects.
• Accuracy in the execution of detail-oriented tasks.

Preferred

• Previous internship experience (prior experience at a public relations agency is a plus).
• Understanding of the news media and what makes a story newsworthy.
• Certificate in Principles of Public Relations.
• Student membership in the Public Relations Society of America, Florida Public Relations Association or similar professional associations.
• History of community volunteering.
• Familiarity with tools for project management (Notion, Harvest), media relations (Muck Rack), marketing (MailChimp), and/or graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).

Benefits

• Compensation : Receive $15/hour, up to 20 hours per week.
• Hybrid Work Schedule : Work in the office Tuesday-Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Plus, log off on Fridays at 3 p.m.
• Schedule Flexibility : Enjoy flexibility for classes and personal appointments.
• Familial Environment : Belong to a small team that works to live vs. lives to work and creates opportunities for fun in the office.