Summer Internship
Pace Public Relations: Summer Internship
Pace Public Relations is seeking an Intern to join our team and support a fast-growing client base which includes businesses and individuals operating in climate tech, media, finance, consumer packaged goods, style & fashion, political experts, and many more. Our team works closely with a wide-ranging roster of clients, deeply immersing ourselves in their businesses and practice areas to understand challenges and opportunities, and then proactively offering ideas for how PR and media strategies can assist in accelerating growth. Our clients benefit from dedicated, collaborative teams that work across geographies and practice areas to achieve results as well as our unmatched experience in the industries we serve.
Our ideal candidate has an excellent work ethic, strong writing skills, an inquisitive nature, displays resourcefulness, proactivity, and flexibility and thinks creatively to generate new ideas. The candidate should also have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, be detail-oriented and be able to see projects to completion on deadline. The position requires the ability to think strategically and multi-task.
Pace is currently accepting applications for the Summer sessions for our Business vertical. Our preference is college juniors, seniors or grad students. This is a paid position.
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the team and all supervising account members in the development and maintenance of media lists.
- Proactively pitch targeted media outlets, including broadcast, print and digital media, radio and podcasts.
- Daily interaction and monitoring of various media outlets to discuss upcoming story ideas.
- Assist with daily account management activities, such as agendas, recaps, activity reports, media monitoring and coordination of all necessary materials for client accounts.
- Research reporters and editors.
- Work collaboratively with team members to develop and implement successful PR campaigns.
- Misc. research, duties and projects as required.
Requirements include:
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- General knowledge of the news media landscape.
- Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate effectively while working remotely.
- Displays proactivity, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Understanding of and experience using a range of digital and social media tools.
- Strong work ethic, enthusiastic attitude, and curious nature.
- Enjoy working with other talented people in a creative, collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Why working at PPR will be good for your career:
- We’re a female-led, entrepreneurial firm with a team of publicists who work hard and smart. If you’re willing to take initiative, we’ll give you the chance to take on work that will expand your horizons.
- We offer a fun, supportive and casual work environment - you have the choice to be hybrid and visit our New York City office or fully remote depending on your location. PPR is a place where hard-working, creative people are respected, honored and celebrated.
What success in this role will look like:
- You'll be an integral part of a tight-knit, high-performing team and have potential future growth within the company
- You'll be a key contributor to PPR's continued ability to stay ahead of the curve in a constantly changing industry.
How to apply:
- Please send your resume, cover letter, and your ideal start date to emma@pacepublicrelations.com with the subject line “Business Intern: Summer 2024”