Internship – Public Relations (Year Round)

An effective media relations program is vital to Baird’s strong brand, serves to advance other firm priorities and plays a role in our commitment to being a great place to work and strong culture. This individual works directly with Baird’s Public Relations team and collaborates with others in the Marketing & Communications Department in planning, developing and implementing programs and efforts to effectively communicate Baird’s brand and messages both internally and externally. Strong writing, organizational and intrapersonal skills required. Must have a passion for media relations and communicating through written word, enjoy teamwork and excel at handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Are you looking to gain real world experience in a thriving, global financial services firm with an award winning culture? Consider an internship and start building your career at Baird.

Our intern program:

Our intern program offers exposure to the business world and a meaningful work experience. Baird’s summer program includes an Intern Welcome Event in our corporate office in Milwaukee, multiple Lunch & Learns, a Brewer game at Miller Park, Baird Night at the Zoo, and many other informal events. Our interns have the opportunity to use a Baird Cares Day and be compensated to volunteer in the community. They are also eligible to apply for $8,000 in scholarships. Our informal mentor program gives interns an opportunity to network throughout Baird and learn about all the areas of the firm.

Hours: Part-time during the school semester, approximately 16-24 hours per week. During the summer, approximately 30-37.5 hours per week. We are looking for a local student who is able to start in May 2019.

As a Public Relations Intern, you will:

• Assist with Baird’s overall media relations efforts, helping create news releases and other media correspondence, developing media lists, tracking coverage, reprint coordination.
• Coordinate relevant news postings to Baird’s web sites and social media accounts
• Conducts research for media relations purposes
• Helps fulfill reporter requests for Baird Research
• Help identify relevant and timely topics for pitching Baird spokespersons
• As appropriate, helps research, write and implement internal news stories
• Assists with communications and media relations efforts for community involvement and sponsorship opportunities as appropriate (ex. Baird Gives Back Week)
• Help research and fulfill Awards & Recognitions opportunities
• Actively participates in monthly PR team and M&C department meetings; attends and may present at internal client meetings
• Assist with educating Baird associates on the role of public relations and how it can help achieve the firm’s goals
• Help ensure PR approach and messages are consistent with Baird’s practices, culture and brand
• Performs other duties in support of team, department and firm projects and activities

What makes this opportunity great:

• Ability to work with a variety of teams and leaders, proving your ability to be flexible and highly adaptable.
• Team of associates passionate about achieving strong results for clients and while also giving to the communities where we live and work.
• Being part of a unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership.
• Opportunity to grow and be your best at work, at home, and in the community.

What we look for:

• Sophomore status or above working toward a degree in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations; Must have completed class work in one or more of the following: journalism, public relations, marketing communications, advertising, writing for business
• Strong writing, editing, communication and time management skills
• Must be a strategic thinker, a quick study and deliver strong customer service
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) and/or intranets a plus
• Prior communications or PR internship experience preferred