Public Relations/Public Affairs Internship

Grisko LLC

We are a full-service communications agency with deep roots in Chicago, client-tailored solutions and a history of delivering results. Public Relations. Public Affairs. Marketing.

http://grisko.com


Position Details

Public Relations/Public Affairs Internship
Internship
Full-time
1/5/2018
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Grisko—a fast-paced, award-winning integrated communications agency based in Chicago—is looking for a paid intern. 

Opportunities include writing press releases, pitching stories, coordinating mailings, clipping news stories, assembling briefing books and press packets, researching issues and handling event logistics. Responsibilities will grow with your abilities.

Candidate must be able to work 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F (plus additional hours when necessary). The internship will have an initial duration of 3 months (starting mid-January), with the possibility for an extension. Intern salary begins at $13 per hour.

  • College degree in public relations, journalism, communications, political science, English or marketing
  • An interest in the public affairs/public relations field
  • Proven writing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Expertise in computer applications – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point
  • Experience with social media platforms – ideally blogs, Facebook and Twitter
  • Eager to collaborate with a team and open to accepting direction and training from senior staff, without being micromanaged
  • Meticulous attention to detail and organization with an understanding of project management
  • A high degree of professionalism, follow-through and responsibility. Able to think and act independently, and appropriately represent the firm in all situations
  • Strongly Preferred: Experience in public relations, such as pitching stories to reporters and writing press releases. Experience with community outreach/public affairs campaigns.

$13/hour.



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