Position Title: Public Relations Internship
Employment: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt **
** Location: Phoenix, AZ, Non-remote **
** Travel: <5% **
** Start Date: ASAP **
End Date:** May - July

Turning Point USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk . The organization's mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. Turning Point USA believes that every young person can be enlightened to true free market values. Since its founding, Turning Point USA has embarked on a mission to build the most organized, active, and powerful conservative grassroots activist network on high school and college campuses across the country. With a presence on over 3,500 campuses, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing youth organization in America. **
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Job Description: Are you passionate about promoting the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government? Turning Point USA, the largest and fastest-growing conservative grassroots activist network, is offering an exciting Public Relations Internship opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona. The Turning Point USA Public Relations team is seeking a detail-oriented public relations intern. TPUSA's PR intern will play a vital role in supporting media engagements for TPUSA Contributors across various platforms, including television, radio, podcasts, and more. Internship responsibilities will encompass identifying compelling content that aligns with TPUSA's mission, assisting in the coordination of media engagements, and contributing to the organization and promotion of events. Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week, but can work up to 40 hours a week for the first 60 days, after which maximum hours will be reduced to 29 per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Daily Tasks Assistance: Support the PR Manager with daily tasks as needed, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow.

- Media Coordination: Assist in coordinating media engagements for TPUSA Contributors on television, radio, podcasts, and other platforms.

- Event Support: Provide support in organizing and promoting TPUSA's summer events prior to the event start and on-site.

- Communication Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing effective communication strategies to reach target audiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a junior or older in college (if in college)
• Impeccable organizational skills & creative skills
• Skilled with Instagram & Twitter platforms
• Knowledge of Google Apps
• "Team Player” who thrives in an environment working with others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage a wide range of responsibilities
• Passion for conservative ideas and principles
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic and goal-oriented
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Entrepreneurial spirit & desire to try new things
• Enthusiastic about youth activism and promoting conservative ideas on campuses
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

“WOW!” SKILLS:

• Familiarity with Airtable Platform
• Familiarity with Cision platform or similar PR software
• Previous involvement with TPUSA
• Previous TPUSA Event Experience
• A strong representative of the TPUSA brand

All internships are located at TPUSA Headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. This is not a remote position. Interns are responsible for their own accommodations for the entirety of the internship as well as having a reliable mode of transportation, and proof of insurance when applicable. __
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