They are looking for individuals who are passionate about communications, eager to learn and are as committed to doing great work as they are. The JWA experience provides the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through exposure to client service and the inner workings of a Dallas-based communications firm. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of lifestyle + start-up public relations. They are looking for individuals who are driven, creative, and hard-working with excellent communication skills.
As part of their team, the PR Intern will assist in the creation and dissemination of news and announcements to the media, public, and other internal and external stakeholders through press releases, blog posts, and social media. This support will include researching industry topics, writing, editing, and creative thinking in the creation of a wide variety of targeted messages.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have completed at least their junior year of college and will be available part time. Basic job requirements for interns include excellent written and oral communications skills, an innate curiosity, and desire to learn in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Interns have the opportunity to assist with media campaigns, developing media materials, conducting account research, and other account-related activities. All candidates must also exhibit a desire and motivation to learn and the ability to work as part of a team.
Main Responsibilities
- Researching and writing
- Media tracking
- Managing CSR databases
- Tracking and monitoring social channels and engagements
- Contributing to creative brainstorms and strategy building
- Tracking non-billable and client billable time daily
- General administrative work
Desired Skills and Experience
- Completed or working towards Bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Previous PR, marketing, or communications experience (preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in the creation and editing of written communications related to public relations, including blog posts, press releases, and slide presentations for webinars
Conduct research that will help contribute to such communications including research on industry news and events
Through regular research, help maintain a database of media, reviewers, influencers, and other stakeholders
Support the PR department in growing corporate social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube
Other administrative support
Desired Skills and Experience
Required:
- Must be working toward a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, English, or related course of study
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Experience with basic social media tools such as Tik Tok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and wordpress
Preferred:
- Experience writing press releases and other public communications
- Experience interpreting data and creating graphs
- Experience using social media for business (e.g. working knowledge of Hootsuite) Knowledge of AP style of writing
- Experience using multimedia production and design packages (e.g. canva, prezi)
Please submit portfolio, writing samples and your resume to begin@jwaylon.com
- Is this internship paid?
Yes - How much per hour will the intern be paid?
$10-15 - Tell us the time period you would like the intern to work.
Fall 2023 (generally Sept. – Dec.) - How many hours per week is the intern expected to work?
10-15 hours - Are you willing to complete the forms necessary to allow students to receive course credit for this internship?
Yes - Can the intern work some or part of their time from home?
Some hours can be worked from home - Is your organization for-profit or non-profit?
For-profit - Is it possible for this internship to result in a job offer for the student?
Yes - Contact Info:
Taylor Neimer, Marketing Specialist, begin@jwaylon.com
- Organization Contact Info:
J Waylon and Associates, 1811 E Levee St, Dallas, TX 75207, and website
