EvolveMKD PR Intern
Overview
EvolveMKD is looking for a dynamic, energetic and proactive PR Intern to join our traditional public relations team. This position provides the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, creative environment with a collaborative team. This role is open to undergraduates interested in public relations. A successful candidate will have strong, intuitive written and verbal communications skills, the ability to multi-task and a sense of curiosity. Previous agency internship experience is preferred.
This internship is for the Spring 2024 semester and is open to undergraduates. Role may be hybrid and will be in-office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Must be available to start immediately.
Company Overview
EvolveMKD is an award-winning public relations and digital marketing agency. Our diverse team of experts include Public Relations & Communications Experts, Digital Mavens, and Research and Analytics Gurus. We build and deliver integrated marketing campaigns, transcending our heritage in PR. We breed a collaborative culture, drawing on influence and learnings from all marketing disciplines to build something new. Our clients, awards, and business success all speak for themselves.
We thrive from our restless discontent, constantly looking to elevate our work and our skill set. We’re building out a team of high performers with an uncommon level of modesty. Because no one is above the work. From every level, anyone can and does jump in. You’ll never hear us say “That’s not my job”. You’ll find it rewarding to work on our clientele coupled with our no-ego approach. We live and die off our credo, Be Kind, Don’t Suck.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year in a row. Additional Agency honors include: 2023 Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies (The Americas), 2023 Inc Regionals: Northeast list, PRNews Agency Elite 100 & 2023 PRDaily’s Top Agencies Awards for Healthcare Agency & Small Agency.
EvolveMKD is based in Manhattan and we operate on a hybrid schedule (in-office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Relocation assistance is not provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily media monitoring to track brand placements and industry trends
- Draft relevant media pitches and brand placement write-ups
- Compile and edit media lists
- Assist with media coverage reports
- Coordinate product send-outs to media
- Help with event logistics and provide support on-site as needed
- Administrative and day-to-day clerical responsibilities to support day-to-day account management
Qualifications
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree; degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing a plus but not required
- Strong written communications skills; ability to present ideas in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner, both in person and virtually via phone or email
- Hands-on mentality and strong work ethic; ability to thrive and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving skills and inner drive to improve efficiency and delivery beyond expectations for both the agency and for clients
- Personal time management to balance workload and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- An open mind, with the ability to learn new skills quickly and comprehensively
Compensation: $20/hr