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Public Relations Internship

Start date: 09/12/2023Duration: 18 Weeks
Unpaid Internship10 - 15 hrs/wk

3 months ago

Description

Flower Bomb Media is looking for a few good Public Relations Interns. As a member of the public relations team, the interns will assist in partner list building and maintenance, project and budget tracking, press materials production, and other entry-level clerical, logistical and tactical PR functions. This is a 6 month internship.


MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Write, review and edit various sources of information
  • Vet potential interview candidates from PR and management companies for print
  • Vet photo editorial email submissions
  • Research, compile and build partner/sponsor lists utilizing resources such as databases, publications, websites, etc.
  • Research, compile and analyze relevant or industry specific data 
  • Maintain project files and records to ensure completeness, accuracy and easy retrieval of information
  • Provide administrative support, attend meetings, logistics support
  • Assists in other capacities as determined by the Editor in Chief
  • Communicate and build relationships with current or prospect clients
  • Researching trends in the industry and develop creative business and consumer pitch topics
  • Research relevant media including digital, magazine, broadcast, podcasts and social media (Instagram, Facebook, Clubhouse, TikTok, YouTube)
  • Conduct press outreach
  • Assist social media managers with Instagram maintenance including content planning and engagement
  • Draft press materials including releases, media alerts, talking points, event submissions, etc.
  • Collaborate with PR and marketing team in planning and coordinating successful social media influencer campaigns
  • Utilize vital media tools to create targeted media lists and track coverage
  • Research new strategies, technologies and social media trends
  • Research relevant media contacts and build media lists 
  • Pitch the media and build relationships
  • Participate in agency meetings and brainstorms
  • Work side by side with marketing interns to create and successfully launch campaigns

Number of positions available

4

Requirements

  •  Must have excellent organizational skills
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Strong research analysis skills
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Able to work under deadline pressure and within a team environment and collaborate with others to accomplish goals
  • Proficient in using computers and standard office applications (Google Drive Applications are Preferred)
  • HUSTLE. Energy, self-motivation, cleverness, and focus
  • Tech-Literate (Instagram, Trello, Slack, Google Docs)
  • Solution-oriented. You won't have the answers to everything, but we expect you to come with potential solutions for every problem and confidence to share ideas. This is a safe space.
  • It will be beneficial if you follow trends and have a genuine interest in the industries we support (beauty, fashion, wellness, new age)
  • Basic understanding of public relations 
  • Interest in public relations, communications, technology or consumer electronics is a must 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Must be able to multitask 
  • Ability to effectively work in group settings 


About Flower Bomb Media

Our talented team of editors, writers, designers, marketers, and more create high-quality content, services, and experiences for our audiences across the globe. Serving consumers and creatives alike, Flower Bomb Media combines independent, original reporting and analysis of today's trending topics with advice from influential voices, immersive interviews, and experiences, career-building tools, and powering positive change in fashion, beauty, entertainment, and the modeling world via our publications. Flower Bomb Media is proud to be a minority business of diverse women and staff.
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Skills you'll need for this internship

    google drive
    publications
    public relations
    press releases
    hootsuite

Skills you'll learn in this internship

WHAT TO EXPECT

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What happens after you send in your application?

Flower Bomb Media is actively interviewing now. Due to the volume of applications, Flower Bomb Media has indicated that they will not follow up unless you are selected for an interview.

Flower Bomb Media also indicates this role is likely to convert to full-time.

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Career Paths

People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs

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That get hired for this type of internship

  • Communication21%

  • Public Relations Image Management10%

  • Marketing9%

  • Advertising6%

  • Speech Communication And Rhetoric4%

  • 311 other majors47%

People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies

  • Edelman
  • Fleishman-Hillard
  • NBC Universal
  • Weber Shandwick
  • US Congress

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Employers want to see that you’ve done your homework and are excited about the company. 

Other essential interview questions:

  • What inspired you to pursue a career in marketing?
  • What social media channels are you familiar with?
  • What do you think are the three essential skills for a career in marketing?
  • What kind of management style do you prefer?
  • Where do you see yourself in five years?
  • If we conducted a client survey and the vast majority of clients said they don’t use social media, would you recommend we keep investing in our social media channels?
  • How familiar are you with our target market?
  • How would you manage a new product launch?
  • How do you stay up-to-date on general marketing knowledge and trends?
  • What sets you apart from other candidates that we’re interviewing for this position?

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