Public Relations/Content/Social Intern

Description:

The Public Relations/Content/Social Media Intern will support the Public Relations/Content team in organizing, planning and executing programs that include a mix of public relations, content marketing and social media activities for Wray Ward and its clients. This internship may offer experience in organic social media content creation and community management; media relations research, pitching and reporting; content writing and content marketing; influencer marketing; corporate communications; and other activities that fall under Wray Ward’s PR/Content umbrella. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with the ability to multitask and work in a collaborative, team environment.

Activities as Public Relations/Content/Social Intern

• Work with social media team to write social media content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest
• Manage FORM Instagram account on behalf of FORM internship team, including post writing, visual creation and community management
• Work with public relations team to create media databases, identify key editors for pitching and identify target publications
• Work with public relations managers to track editorial coverage and produce and manage clip reports
• Assist with research for client programs and new business initiatives, which can include online research for companies, products and competitors
• Assist with planning for special events, such as editor roundtables, product launches, trade shows and brand experiences; planning activities can include press kit development, visual aid development, menu coordination, travel, giveaways and shipping of event items
• Work with content marketing team to produce, schedule and track blog posts, newsletters and email communications

Write series of blogs detailing FORM internship; blogs will be shared on agency’s blog

• Assist with writing assignments for news releases, media alerts, press kit content, newsletter articles and website content
• Provide administrative support in creating purchase orders, client setup forms, job starts, work orders and other activities that help in organizing and tracking client projects
• Support SEO manager with basic on-page SEO tasks including conducting keyword research, writing metadata, and auditing and optimizing published content

Requirements:

Current college/university student seeking a Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism or related degree Understanding of social media platforms and ability to use social media tools to reach set marketing program goals Solid writing skills, including ability to quickly understand and write about topics in diverse industries and self-edit for quality assurance

Ability to write in various formats and for a range of tactics under the PR/content umbrella, including social media, blog posts, newsletters, news releases and feature stories Understanding of media relations as a communications tactic Self-starter who can work well in a team environment Interest in understanding how search engine optimization improves online content visibility and helps inform editorial planning and an interest in learning how to use basic SEO tools

Familiarity with media relations management tools (Agility), social media management tools (Sprout, Sprinklr), content marketing tools (Craft CMS, Hubspot) and SEO tools (Semrush, Google Search Console) a plus This job description serves as an overall summary of responsibilities for the position outlined. Please note it is subject to change with specific expectations associated with the position.

Culture Alignment

At Wray Ward, we firmly believe that internal and client relationships are key to our success. Certain attitudes define how we work and are important in what we seek for our culture and mission. Our key agency attitudes are:

WE, NOT ME — We check our egos at the door. As a result, we thrive in a positive, collaborative atmosphere that welcomes diverse professionals and invites everyone to contribute their best. ASK “WHAT IF?” — Always going beyond what is and considering what could be, we create unexpected possibilities that differentiate our brands and accelerate their success.

BE FEARLESS — Creativity demands that we hold nothing back. So we mutually support each other in speaking up, taking risks and courageously contributing audacious, unedited, unconventional ideas. NAIL IT — Everything we do is about results. We not only achieve our clients’ goals, but also continually exceed their expectations. Every person here shares individual responsibility for their own, our agency’s and our clients’ success.

Our 39,000-square-foot home promotes collaboration and productivity through inspired meeting areas, offering natural light, vibrant colors, patterns and textures. Homelike elements are found in every corner, from the open-air roof-deck to our game room with foosball, ping-pong, Connect Five, classic board games and cornhole. Brightly colored throw pillows on sofas and our town hall meeting space, smart entertainment systems and live plants are scattered throughout. From holiday parties to movie nights, bowling and dodgeball teams to yoga and walking groups, we have a warm and inviting culture. Our office ushers us in, and it welcomes us home.

Our Mission We are a community of catalysts using insights, strategy and creativity to transform spaces into stories and materials into experiences.

*** Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not the practice of Wray Ward to sponsor individuals for work visas. Wray Ward participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

At Wray Ward, we strongly believe that a diverse staff and inclusive culture will greatly enrich our work, our business, our industry and our lives. We are committed to an intentional approach to listening, understanding and talking, and to using our individual and collective talent, voices and influence to drive change.

Wray Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.