Technology PR Internship - NY

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 technology public relations.

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

The spring internship program runs from the beginning of January through the end of May 2016. 

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.

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!

Note: Candidates with previous PR experience or PR internships strongly preferred.

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 October/early November.

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 online at: berlinrosen.com/careers OR https://berlinrosen.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0hlhm