Technology Internship Program

BerlinRosen, a leading progressive political consulting and strategic communications firm, is seeking a motivated college student or graduate who is interested in getting hands-on experience in campaign strategy, communications and media relations in the field of global, consumer technology.

The intern will learn the basics of high-level communications strategizing and media relations in the technology space. The position is based in New York City.

The summer internship program runs from the beginning of September through the end of December 2015.

The intern will be assigned to work with the New York Region Public Affairs Team on consumer technology clients, but may collaborate with other divisions as needed. The intern will be asked to focus on a range of projects, including longer-term and day-to-day/immediate tasks assigned by their team.

The New York Region Public Affairs Team focuses on issues and campaigns in the New York City, New York State, Connecticut and New Jersey media markets. Interns’ responsibilities include building press lists, gathering media clips, doing media analysis and research projects, pitch calls to reporters, copy-editing and writing press releases. This positions is based in New York City.

Applicants should possess the following characteristics:

•   Diligent work ethic

•   Attention to detail

•   Strong writing abilities: able to write clear and persuasive copy, quickly

•   Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives

•   Fearlessness – not afraid to pick up the phone and call a reporter

•   Eagerness to work in a fast-paced office environment

•   Ability to multi-task, balance competing priorities

•   Willingness to hustle and pitch in where necessary

•   Demonstrated interest in news, politics and current events

•   Excellent computer skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

•   Strong social media skills a plus

•   Research skills on search engines like Lexis Nexis and database skills are a plus for work on media database Cision

•   A sense of humor!

DETAILS

40 hours per week: Interns must be able to work 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, on a roughly 9-to-5 schedule. Do not apply if you cannot meet this basic requirement.

Compensation: $15/hour

TO APPLY

We accept applications on a rolling basis. We will conduct interviews in late August/early September.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot reply to all submissions. We will contact applicants directly with requests for interviews. Please do not call to check on the status of your application.

For more information about BerlinRosen, please visit www.berlinrosen.com

Apply for this position here: https://berlinrosen.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0hrra