Fellowship, US External Communications Hill & Knowlton, Inc. – Washington, DC

Fellowship, US External Communications
Hill & Knowlton, Inc. – Washington, DC

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is seeking a Fellow to support the U.S. External Communications team in the Washington, D.C., office. This is a formal fellowship designed to introduce you to the day-to-day business of a strategic communications firm and to help you develop the essential written and oral communication skills required to conduct public relations activities and thrive in an agency environment. The fellowship is merely step one toward what will become a fulfilling career for many.

Fellows will be assigned to work with a mid-level liaison on their respective team. Assignments are generally made on the basis of staffing needs for current projects, but whenever possible, we will match the assignment with the intern’s personal skills and interests.

We require full-time availability throughout the program (minimum 40 hours per week) for a minimum of three months.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or related field
  • Strong writing, copy editing and research skills
  • Social media savvy
  • Experience writing blog posts/press releases a plus
  • Proactive team player with a positive, go-getter attitude
  • Previous PR/Marketing internship or relevant leadership role at college/university
  • Desire for a career in PR/Marketing/Communications!

Interviews:

Please apply with a resume and cover letter . If you meet the minimum qualifications, a member of our team will be in contact with you to schedule a phone or in-person interview.

Compensation:

$15/hour + overtime eligible (+40 hours/week)

About Hill+Knowlton Strategies

H+K Strategies offers senior counsel, insightful research and strategic communications planning throughout the world. We have 86 offices in 49 countries, and our clients represent 61 of Interbrand’s 2012 Top 100 Global Brands. 50 percent of global Fortune 500 companies have chosen to work with our firm, and our relationship with WPP – one of the world’s largest communications groups – gives us an unmatched worldwide presence.

Our firm has been in the wisdom business for more than 80 years, and our world-class teams of trusted advisors and creative experts have a wealth of experience in strengthening brands, reputations and bottom lines. Our teams collaborate across time zones, languages and cultures to engage in public conversations that help clients make solid decisions and craft compelling messages.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hill & Knowlton, Inc

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