| McKinney & Associates is a boutique strategic communications firm focused on practicing public relations with a conscience by selecting clients who share the firm’s commitment to social justice. The Intern(s) is an important part of the McKinney & Associates team and an internship provides students an abundance of opportunities for learning-by-doing. Interns interface with clients, draft press releases, shoot and edit video and work with a team of professionals with experience in communications, marketing and social justice advocacy. This is an unpaid internship and available for course credit.
Responsibilities:
Track pertinent news clips and engage digital media to address various aspects of client and firm updates. Conduct Internet research on client and trending issues. Support website and blog administration. Assist in updating press contact lists and other databases of target constituencies; conduct data entry and dissemination of information. Assist in preparing press kits, project reports,proposals, work updates and other documents for client and new business campaigns. Provide general support to publicity and outreach campaigns in coordination with account professionals including fielding information requests, staffing media events, pitching story ideas and other related activities. Provide administrative support.
Qualifications:
A student currently enrolled at an accredited four year institution of higher learning. Experience using social technology platforms and tools. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel Strong written and oral communications skills. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Hours: Work 18-24 hours per week. Please submit a rsum and cover letter via e-mail to jobs@mckpr.com or fax to 202-833-9770. |