Public Relations Intern
Public Relations (PR) Intern
Are you passionate about pitching? Do you have an eye for news stories and publicity materials? Do you enjoy research and learning more about companies and brands? Motivf is seeking a PR intern to play an integral role in public/media relations, outreach campaign communications, and content creation.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and reach key influencers, media personalities, and industry experts to develop awareness campaigns and collaboration plans.
- Connect with influential media outlets and journalists to place stories about our company, an internal project, and other initiatives.
- Assist with event planning, including working with vendors, event coordinators, and design thinking teams for multiple types of collateral.
- Create content regularly to grow the company’s footprint (press releases, corporate announcements, and creative content).
- Collaborate with prominent members of the Motivf Community, including executives, advisers, and partners to craft and pitch press releases and thought leadership columns.
- Identify strategic events and venues for Motivf practice leads.
- Support the development of materials targeted to reach audiences at those events and venues (slide decks, marketing collateral, capability sheets, etc.).
- Establish a sustainable, strategic approach to PR based on adding value to media outlets and event managers, not just asking for it.
Required Qualifications:
- Academic experience in PR, Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology or a related field.
- Naturally curious about industry, client, and academic news, and fascinated by the continual evolution of digital media disciplines and technologies
- Skilled in creating, editing, and promoting written and visual content.
- The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
- Ideal candidate will have experience pitching, crafting, and placing content externally through guest blogging or op-ed development and experience with event management and sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Past experience in public relations, corporate communications, content marketing, or relationship management.
- Familiarity with marketing and communications data management tools and technologies