Weber Shandwick Chicago, recognized as Crains Chicago Business as one of the 20 Best Places to Work in Chicago is seeking applications for Internships. Our mission is tied to one goal winning for our clients. We develop programs designed to move people faster to the highest form of loyalty advocacy by mobilizing advocates for our clients early on in the communications process.
The 16 week Internship at Weber Shandwick is intended to provide a true learning experience along with the opportunity to observe public relations professionals in a business environment. It will provide familiarity with the public relations field and with the functions of a large agency.
Interns assist our relations practitioners with day to day duties including research, writing copy for news releases and feature stories, coordinating PR programs, assisting in the organization and preparation of special client events, compiling media lists, pitching client stories and participation in creative sessions.
Essential Skills:
Project Management: Ability to handle a fast paced, often demanding environment, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks
Communication Skills: Proficiency in writing and editing
Thinking Skills: Ability to think creatively
Social Media Skills: Working knowledge of online/digital media platforms
Technical and Functional Expertise: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Interpersonal Skills: Capability to adapt to and work in a team
Responsibilities:
Contact media to pitch stories
Develop strategic media lists
Assist in handling logistics of media event
Conduct research utilizing various resources
Track media hits and maintain tracker
Compile media hits tapes and clip reports as necessary
Participate in brainstorms
Provide regular updates to supervisors on projects
Weber Shandwick is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by applicable State or Federal employment discrimination laws. Weber Shandwick values diversity in the workplace.
To Apply: (Please reference WS Chicago Internship in the subject) Jobopps-chi@webershandwick.com
- Location: Chicago
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