Creative Intern - Art Direction Responsibilities: The Intern is responsible for assisting with implementing and monitoring projects within a specific set of accounts under the direction of the supervisor. S/he works closely with and supports the needs of the account teams. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Basic understanding of principles of PR * Basic understanding of clients business * Participation in brainstorms when invited by the supervisor * Read and identify media clips from clipping services and on-line resources * Assist with monitoring client competition coverage * Pitch the media under the direction of the supervisor * Assist with preparation of press kits for distribution * Update media lists * Assist with compilation of media coverage reports * Familiarity with AP style * Draft pitch letters and/or email pitch memos to vendors with the approval of the supervisor * Conduct and compile research * Basic understanding of key client information, including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors in the marketplace * Basic understanding of research and media list building tools (Factiva, Edge, etc.) The intern must be able to work effectively with a variety of account service staff within a specific set of accounts. S/he must have good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines. S/he must have solid knowledge of MS Office Suite and superior verbal and written communication skills. The Intern is generally someone who has recently graduated with a Bachelors degree and is looking for entry-level experience in Public Relations. S/he must demonstrate the ability to become a strong writer. Familiarity with the Public Relations discipline through past coursework or other internships is desirable. Basic Qualifications: Intern candidates must have interest in the public relations field and possess good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with others. **Primary Location: **United States-San Francisco **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Creative and Content **Organization: **Edelman **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Type: **Internship **Job Posting: **Aug 8, 2018, 8:20:35 PM