| Edelman is looking for interns!
We are looking for interns in our Atlanta, GA office. 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. 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. 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.) To tell you a little about our internship program: The duration of the internship is 3 months. Our interns work a full-time schedule (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM -5:30 PM), trainees work a part-time schedule. EEO/AA employer |