Ever considered working for one of the top global (but independent) PR agencies in the world? What about one with an entrepreneurial spirit where each employee’s point of view is recognized, where you get the chance to think freely, plan strategically, act nimbly and always do what’s best for your clients? At Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, we offer all of this AND the opportunity to have real responsibility and ownership. With 18 offices around the globe, we answer only to our clients and employees, not shareholders. We need your personal leadership and collaboration skills as we drive divisional and company-wide initiatives forward, your ability to always come to the table with creative digital and integrated marketing recommendations and your desire to be a significant player in a successful team.
The intern is a support-level position. He/she supports the client servicing teams by working on task-oriented projects. An intern supports multiple account teams and must be able to efficiently service each of these teams. Interns must have excellent organizational skills and can adapt to multiple assignments and deadlines as well as an environment that change frequently. The focus of the position is on managing and developing media lists, editorial calendars, speaking calendars, media monitoring reports, briefing materials, etc.
Responsibilities
Media Relations
- Provide daily media monitoring services to client with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines
- Draft media relations materials such as media invitations, fact sheets, backgrounders, executive biographies, etc under supervision
- Develop and maintain media contact lists and databases
- Assemble press kits
- Research and maintain speaking/editorial opportunities and calendars
- Scan daily, weekly, monthly and on-line publications to identify client-relevant media coverage, including competitive market and industry information
- Utilise resources such as Relationship database, library services, publications, websites, etc. to understand the audiences, interests and preferences of relevant media outlets
- Coordinate logistics and schedules for media personnel regarding client events and projects through proactive outreach and/or on-site support
Client Servicing
- Systematically and proactively file client-related materials and documents on behalf of the teams and update the teams on document locations
- Participates and/or coordinates admin for specific events, trade shows, promotions as required, for the clients
- Attends team meetings to understand workings of account team
- Prepare clip reports and summaries as needed by teams and clients for monthly reporting
Qualifications
- University or Polytechnic undergraduate, preferably in Mass Communications
- Willing to undertake minimum internship of 3 months’ duration
- Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Good oral communication skills
- Ability to work as member of a team
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to organise and prioritise work at all times, including high priority, and high pressure situation
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WE Communications (Waggener Edstrom) - Designation:
Intern, Public Relations - Profession:
Customer Service / Communications, Editorial / Linguist / Writing, Marketing / Public Relations - Industry:
Creative / Media