Intern, Sports & Entertainment Ketchum – New York, NY

Responsibilities will vary with each project; basic duties will be to assist with project research, event planning and execution, writing and media relations efforts to support client programs.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain media lists
• Monitor and track media and write media updates
• Prepare pitch letters and pitch media
• Assist in the development of press materials including fact sheets and backgrounders
• Attend client and team meetings
• Write client and/or team memos
• Assist with research for new business opportunities and client presentations
• Assist with event coordination
• Participate in brainstorms
• Participate in internal meetings and agency events

Qualifications:

• Current juniors or seniors
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and strong presentation skills
• Strong understanding of social media and robust intellectual curiosity
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and a willingness to go above and beyond
• Strong organizational skills including the ability and willingness to work on a variety of projects
• Previous internships in PR a plus but not require
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency in Portugese a huge plus

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