Hill+Knowlton Strategies is an international public relations company. We believe that every corporate, every brand, every client has a public and today’s public is more powerful than ever before. They have the power to topple CEO’s, reshape corporate and brand strategy, kill products and create unicorns. Today’s public demands truth, transparency and the highest behavioral standards. Our belief is that those with a clear, authentic purpose, and performance strategies aligned to business objectives are most likely to succeed. We call this approach to working with clients to achieve business impact; 3P Communications™. Purpose + Performance = Preference.
At Hill+Knowlton Strategies, our wildly diverse talent network provides proven results for some of the best-known brands on the planet.
As a global enterprise, we combine passion, innovation and creativity with deep industry knowledge to support our clients, both large and small. We understand the unique environments and locations in which our clients operate because we live where we work, in more than 80 offices around the world. We also bring best practices to our clients—and each other—every single day.
Ultimately, we help our clients engage their publics. From startups to storied brands, agriculture to aerospace, finance to pharma—and everything in between—our clients operate in every public, private and non-profit sector imaginable. Our campaigns influence decision-makers, shape reputations, manage risk, engage stakeholders and impact bottom lines.
H+K is a story of endurance; we can sprint with the best of them, but we’re marathoners at heart. We’re idea experts who connect. We are strategic storytellers. Find your story here.
We are looking for a hungry and driven Communications Intern to join Hill+Knowlton Strategies. The ideal candidate will have an interest in shaping our clients’ communication strategies and making their brands matter.
Besides gaining hands-on experience and first-hand insights into the field of Communications and the day-to-day functions of an Integrated Communications agency, you will also develop confidence and marketable skills in a real-life business setting.
Our interns will be immersed into all aspects of the Communications industry including business development, media relations, pitching, monitoring, research, coordinating and managing media conference, events and seminars.
You must have a passion and aptitude for learning, developing pertinent communication strategies, and helping clients to protect, enhance or build their brands. You should also possess exemplary interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a team player within a specific set of accounts.
What you need to be successful in this role:
- An Undergraduate or Graduate in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or any related field.
- You enjoy handling the day-to-day support in client servicing for allocated accounts, ensuring that highest quality standards are met – including but not limited to research, daily media monitoring and logistics support.
- You will play a support role to develop key PR deliverables including case studies, client proposals, press releases, reports, media invitations and feature pitches.
- You are good at fostering relationships with various stakeholders including clients, suppliers/vendors, media, consultants, and all levels of employees within the agency.
- You are a highly motivated and driven self-starter.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate and propose ideas internally during team meetings.
- You have an interest or desire to work with corporate, B2B clients but are also open to other practices or industries.
- Most importantly, you are enthusiastic and thrive best in a highly collaborative and fast-paced culture.
If this sounds like you, hit apply or reach out to the People + Culture team for a confidential chat!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hill+Knowlton Strategies does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, colour, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.
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