Job Description

Brandpoint is seeking someone who is interested in furthering their education and experience in the public relations industry.  We are a leading content marketing agency with over 25 years of providing excellent service to public relations professionals that partner with us for content distribution and creation.  This role will support the business needs of the PR Channel Sales team.  Daily responsibilities will also provide exposure to many other important job functions and departments, including Marketing, Project Management and Creative.  Additionally, this intern will have the unique opportunity to complete a research-based project that will aid our Research & Development efforts (R&D) and will conclude with a capstone presentation showcasing ideas to improve the business based on the research completed and observations during the internship.  This is a great opportunity for someone interested in the PR Industry! Learning objectives are achieved through training, observation, + “learning-by-doing” under close supervision with constructive feedback.  All duties + responsibilities listed below are facilitated under close observation through a mentor-trainee relationship.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Please apply with a resume
• Application deadline: Friday, May 21st

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Provide lead generation through industry research at the direction of the sales team.
• Assist the PR Sales Team with Salesforce information entry and clean-up.
• Assist PR Sales Team with custom pitch and proposal materials.
• Assist Sales Team with client reporting needs and questions.
• Assist Marketing with project needs.
• Provide virtual event support
• Complete a Specific Research based project to assist product development.
• Complete a Capstone Presentation

Qualifications

The candidate must be enrolled in 2-4 year degree program at an accredited academic institution in a related field of study (Communication, PR, Marketing), maintained a minimum GPA of 3.5, and must have a strong desire to learn. Previous internship experience with references is preferred.

• Must be extremely detail oriented with strong attention to follow-through
• Strong writing skills
• Communicate effectively in both written + verbal form
• Flexible in work functions + duties
• Ability to manage multiple tasks + meet deadlines
• Proficient in managing large amounts of data + ability to interpret + extract meaningful insight from data
• Exceptional time management skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• PC proficiency + strong skills in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PPT, Excel) essential
• Must be able to focus for long periods of time at a computer screen given the nature of the digital business

Additional Information

ARAnet companies are a fun place to work. With a casual dress code, flexible work hours. When we’re not under quarantine, we have weekly yoga and summer picnics. ARAnet strives to have a strong company culture with many added perks. Everybody fits in and find friends here. And works hard. Then there’s the other stuff: medical and dental, generous Paid Time Off Plan, volunteer time, 401K plan, even that scary flu shot every fall (optional). And much more. 

ARAnet Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ARAnet Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ARAnet Inc.are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, […], family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ARAnet Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ARAnet Inc. encourages applicants of all ages.”