McKinney and Associates – Washington, DC
The Internship Program is an important part of the McKinney & Associates commitment to the future of the communications industry. An internship provides students and recent graduates an opportunity to learn-by-doing, develop a mentor/protégée relationship with communications professionals and enhance skills.
College seniors and recent graduates are preferred for the intern position, however students at the junior year level are also encouraged to apply. Individuals with a background in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or Creative Writing are preferred.
Work Schedule:
The intern work schedule will include team meetings, project planning sessions, professional development sessions and mentor sessions with the communications professionals in the firm. The intern should expect to spend a minimum of 20-30 hours per week in structured activities in the office. The other 20-30 hours will be spent working on and completing assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Engage digital for the firm and clients as directed.
• Conduct Internet research on clients and trending issues.
• Write weekly blog post.
• Assist in preparing press kits, project reports, proposals, work updates and other documents for clients and business development.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Compile daily clips.
• Assist with event management and production for the firm and clients.
Essential Position Qualifications:
• Professional attire in the office and when out in the community representing the firm
• Creative and “out of the box” thinking and planning
• Knowledge of social media tools and platforms
• Ability to accomplish tasks independently and also willingness to work as a team
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HTML and Desktop Publisher
• Ability to remain flexible, handling changing priorities and tight deadlines
(PLEASE NO CALLS, EMAIL ONLY)
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