Intern
Greater Boston Area, No salary provided
US – Broadcast Media, Consumer Electronics, Public Relations and Communications
Overview:
When you work at Waggener Edstrom, you will find compelling work, global partnerships, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a difference. We value those who share our passion and belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. We invest in our future by creating a fun workplace full of creative, skilled, curious and enthusiastic people. If that sounds like you, we want you here.
Interns at Waggener Edstrom Communications are provided professional experience and practice to learn about strategic communications. The agency is committed to providing interns with a valuable experience that will help build a strong foundation for entering the profession. In addition to a structured mentorship program, customized industry and agency training, regular feedback, and networking opportunities, our interns are exposed to a broad variety of projects with multiple teams.
Our application deadline for our summer program is May 15, 2015. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If your background is a match based on the program requirements, you will be contacted for a pre-screening phone interview. The program will begin on Monday June 22, 2015.
Responsibilities:
WITH A WAGGENER EDSTROM COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Understand the significant role that strategic communications can play toward achieving clients’ business objectives.
- Learn Waggener Edstrom’s unique methods and practices guiding client contact, influential relationships and strategic communications.
- Learn how the media works, how to build relationships with editors, analysts, and reviewers, and how to identify important influencers to clients.
- Research the basics of clients’ products, PR plans, and teams’ strategies and tactics to help clients tell their stories to their target audiences.
- Work with a Waggener Edstrom team to respond to client requests, manage editorial and analyst requests, develop story ideas, pitch stories to journalists and plan for major events.
- Contribute to logistics and preparation of press activities, press or analyst tours, trade-show press meetings, on-site influential visits and other events.
- Participate in the development and distribution of media alerts, press releases and related materials.
- Master working with team members in other locations and incorporate videoconferencing technology.
- Report on relevant coverage
- Present a culminating project on a unique topic with fellow interns to Waggener Edstrom employees
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree or above is required
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- 0-1 years of professional experience – Public Relations Internship experience a plus
- Developed written materials that are organized, professional and concise
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously
- Worked under deadline pressure
IMPORTANT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
- Exhibit agency values – Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Passion, Curiosity
- Creative
- Proactive
- Resourceful
- Follow-through
- Strong writing capabilities.
- Ability to gather and synthesize large quantities of information into succinct and clear communications.
- Ability to manage multi-faceted projects. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize are very important.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
While the exact functions and responsibilities will vary depending on the teams to which the intern is assigned, the agency works to ensure that the intern’s experience is creative, dynamic, fulfilling, and consistent.
**Employment is not guaranteed at the completion of the internship program.
**Please note that due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If your background is a match based on the program requirements, you will be contacted for a pre-screening phone interview.
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Posted April 07, 2015 at 05:21AM from LinkedIn