Responsibilities

• Develop a strong knowledge of the media landscape by building media lists, pitching and establishing relationships with journalists.
• Become an expert in reading and analyzing news trends and developing timely pitch angles
• Write content (messaging, press releases and pitches) to propel your clients' brands.
• Take an owner's role in every element of account execution by keeping track of action items, taking thorough notes during internal and client calls and tracking the team's progress as it relates to media opportunities and progress across projects.
• Become a master researcher by participating in the business development process.

Requirements

• Completed BS/BA degree by the start of the program.
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology and B2B communications.
• Possess a team player mindset and willingness to work collaboratively
• Have solid research and critical thinking skills along with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Extreme attention to detail is a must.

Preferred

• Strongly encouraged (but not required) to have prior PR internship(s).