Public Relations & Marketing Internship - Greater Boston (Start ASAP)

Join 617MediaGroup as a PR/Marketing Intern, engaging in media strategy and client campaigns.

Your Role:

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain media and influencer lists
• Gain a thorough understanding of clients and campaigns
• Draft media advisories and press releases
• Research awards and speaking opportunities and maintain tracking grid
• Assist account teams with social and digital media initiatives for clients
• Own competitive research, social media mentions and shares, and daily news scans for assigned clients
• Work closely with individual account teams, including sitting in on media briefings, drafting opportunity memos, participating in weekly calls, etc.
• Identify and take the lead on proactive pitching opportunities for clients
• Prepare press or new business kits/mailings, clip books
• Administrative duties  

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A fast and creative writing ability with an interest in news and market trends
• Previous internships, preferably in PR or Marketing
• Basic knowledge of digital organizing, including text, email, and social media campaigning
• A problem-solver mindset with a can-do attitude
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Interest in and familiarity with professional photography  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Part-time, paid internship at $20.36/hour
• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Up to sixteen weeks of paid parental leave
• Up to 25 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, and 10 additional annual paid time off days
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and annuity plan
• Union membership and wellness initiatives
• 24-hour access to mental health resources
• Employer-paid subscription to the Calm app
• Paid company cell phone  

Training & Development:

Emphasis on continuing education and professional development, with regular staff trainings and guest speakers discussing DEI and related topics.

Career Progression:

Opportunities for growth within one of the fastest-growing progressive communications agencies in the U.S., with a focus on social justice causes and campaigns.

How to Apply:

Applicants must retain a valid driver’s license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events. If this creates an unmitigable hardship, request an exemption in your cover letter. Note that due to high application volumes, responses may not be provided to every applicant. If no response is received within 90 days, consider reapplying for future opportunities.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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