Public Relations Intern

We're looking for a PR-savvy intern to join our team for the 2023 fall semester with the potential to extend into the spring semester. The qualified candidate will have strong writing and research capabilities along with applicable knowledge of media outlets, popular social platforms, and industry trends. If you're the right internship candidate, you're a go-getter, a problem solver, a team player, and a great writer.

You’re looking to add more tools to your professional toolbelt and explore the multi-faceted world of public relations. We’re looking for a great writer and effective communicator with a passion for connecting the right people to the right story. What are we waiting for?

At Punch, our interns are critical to our team dynamic and our clients’ success; the term “busy work” doesn’t exist as far as we’re concerned. Even as an intern, nearly all assigned work will become client-facing in some way, so attention to detail and willingness to learn are a must!

As a PR Intern, you'll support the team on a variety of accounts and projects by providing tactical support to help generate press coverage and increase our clients’ brand awareness. You’ll get exposure to a wide variety of consumer and B2B clients, becoming an expert on a multitude of industries and processes. Regular assignments will include pitching reporters, tracking media activity, conducting industry research projects, and creating compelling written content for a variety of audiences.

Daily activities will include:

• Media Outreach: Write and distribute creative pitches to reporters; assist with drafting and pitching media alerts/press releases
• Media Research: Conduct various media and influencer identification research projects
• Media Tracking: Monitor incoming media placements using CISION, Google News, etc; develop news summaries and recap reports based on findings
• Client Management: Develop interview briefs, award briefs, publicity materials, and media kits to prepare clients for media opportunities
• Event Planning: Assist with production/execution of client events
• Other PR and office activities as assigned

We're open to a wide range of communications-based experience, but here are some qualifying guidelines:

• College student or recent grad with a focus in communications or other related field (public relations, advertising, journalism, etc).
• Ability to work 15-25 hours per week, with flexibility around exams, for the duration of the fall semester (August - December) and the potential to extend into May of 2024.
• Ability to work at least two days in-office per week.
• Previous internship experience is preferred, but not required.
• You have very strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to adjust tone based on audience.
• You are comfortable contributing new ideas and following through on them with the support of your team members.
• You have an action-oriented default setting and are comfortable operating in a fast-paced agency environment.
• You can navigate a fluid, autonomous professional environment due to your excellent organizational and time management skills.

We offer a great hourly rate and a flexible schedule to be determined in collaboration with the candidate.

• Pay: $17/hour
• Working hours to be determined in accordance with class schedule
• Laptop provided to assist with work completion
• $50 monthly technology allowance