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Public Relations + Social Media Intern

Margie Korshak Inc.

Public Relations + Social Media Intern

Chicago, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Document and track secured client media coverage.

    • Assist with client events including: TV segments, grand openings, galas, promotional opportunities, cocktail parties, luncheons, walks, fundraisers, etc.

    • Draft press materials including releases, media alerts, talking points, event submissions, etc.

    • Collaborate with executive team in planning and coordinating successful social media influencer campaigns.

    • Create targeted social media content for MKI pages and various clients’ social media profiles.

    • Collaborate on and complete an Intern Project with fellow intern class.

    • Utilize vital media tools such as Cision to create targeted media lists and track coverage.

    • Assist in the development of strategies for different clients through collaboration with executive team and independent research.

    • Schedule client and agency content using Hootsuite and Facebook.

    • Research new strategies, technologies and social media trends.

    • Edit/peer-review social media posts created by other interns prior to approval from executive team.

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • ONE PREVIOUS INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC RELATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA OR RELATED.

    • A current full-time or part-time college student.

    • Possess a keen attention-to-detail and stellar organization skills.

    • Familiar with AP style guidelines.

    • Must practice communicative and proactive approach to work, while multi-tasking and meeting strict deadlines.

    • Must have a solid understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

    • Available at least three days a week for 6 – 7 hours per day, for a total of 18-21 hours per week.

    Additional Information

    TO APPLY:

    • Email resume and cover letter, email can be found on MKI website. 

      1. Include “WINTER | SPRING 2021 INTERNSHIP” in email subject line.
      2. Add link to online portfolio if applicable.

       

    • Application deadline for the Winter | Spring 2021 Internship Program is Saturday, December 19, 2020.