College Intern - Public Relations (Spring 2019) Location: Lowell - Massachusetts - USA Function: Marketing Ref #: 2019000474 - Description Would you like to work for an organization committed to your professional development and personal success? Kronos is an award-winning Best Place to work that supports our interns and co-ops development through learning opportunities, professional experiences, inclusion, collaboration and personal well-being. Kronos is looking for talented students eager to help investigate and address complex issues relating to new and existing business challenges. Our internship program is committed to providing meaningful work, in conjunction with ongoing support and guidance, to ensure you have a valuable experience. Whether youre videoconferencing Kronites thousands of miles away, participating in a lunch and learn with our executives, or joining fellow interns for an ice-cream social, youll soon learn that we take work and fun seriously. We have big ideas and need big thinkers to help us realize them. In this Public Relations 6-month internship, you will be responsible for the following: Collaborating with various members of the corporate communications team, including public relations, employee communications, and social media on projects that drive Kronos brand exposure and engagement Working closely with various internal stakeholders including Customer Success, Sales, Marketing, and Professional Services to promote customer stories externally Creating fact sheets and collecting data for customer interview calls Researching/identifying news and industry trends to be used in media relations activity Writing and editing press releases and blog posts Updating the Kronos.com newsroom webpage Conducting competitive research Assisting with media and social media analytics to help drive strategic programs Researching industry/product awards and managing submission deadlines Qualifications This is 6+ month internship throughout the Spring semester and Summer, students applying should have a flexible class schedule with the ability to commute to Lowell, MA to work 25-40 hours per week during business hours Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills Applicants must be able to multitask multiple projects, solve problems, and keep up with the news of the day to help our team identify key industry trends Only interns who are proficient with Microsoft Office programs specifically Excel, Word, and Powerpoint and have a solid understanding of how social media can be used for business purposes and possess savvy Internet research skills should apply Corporate overview Youre empowered when youre a Kronite. Want to be part of an elite group of highly skilled professionals? We think our employees are a special group of talented, energetic, and innovative people. And for that reason, we refer to ourselves as Kronites. Kronites care about more than just work. We recognize the need to maintain a healthy work-life balance to live inspired. In fact, its expected! Youll soon learn that we take work and fun seriously. No matter what position you hold at Kronos, youre a Kronite. And we want you to feel like you have the power to make a difference in your life and the lives of others, at work and beyond. Want to learn more about our culture? Follow us on Twitter @work4kronos. #MyWorkInspired Kronos is a global provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Kronos industry-specific workforce applications are purpose built for businesses, healthcare providers, educational institutions and government agencies of all sizes. Tens of thousands of organizations including half of the Fortune 1000® - and more than 40 million people in over 100 countries use Kronos every day. EEO Statement Kronos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.