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Form of workNYC-BASED INTERNSHIP TURNER (PR + Social Media Firm)
TURNER, a national boutique public relations and digital communications firm with an office in midtown Manhattan, is searching for great candidates to join our Summer 2024 Internship Program. Interns work 20 hours per week and need to be in our office two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays), with additional remote hours. Under the guidance of our TURNER team, our internships provide candidates with an opportunity to gain communications experience in travel, tourism and lifestyle sectors.
TURNER strives to make its internship program one of the best in the nation. Interns are introduced to a wide cross-section of public relations and digital media, including research, reporting, media and influencer relations, content development, social media, writing and special events. Interns are also involved in some broader office activities, including team meetings and brainstorm sessions. TURNER seeks to provide interns with the tactical experience that will help them build a meaningful resume and portfolio, in addition to meeting their individual needs and career goals.
Responsibilities may include:
Develops media/influencer lists, editorial calendars, social media content and media results reports
Participates in internal team meetings, research and ideation
Drafts sample pitches, social media copy, fact sheets, and other written materials
Supports coordination of events
Supports stylist, celebrity and media packaging and seeding, as well as sample tracking, inventory and trafficking
Highlights include:
Schedule, 20 hours per week for 10+ weeks
Paid opportunity, $17 per hour
Training on industry-standard tools
Program flexibility to work toward individual needs and interests, build your resume and secure references with one of the nations top travel and lifestyle agencies
Opportunity to work with a talented, energetic team
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate is a full-time junior or senior attending college, or a post-graduate. While preference is given to applicants with public relations, communications, journalism or related experience, all applicants will be considered.
Ideal applicants possess:
Strong research, organizational, and writing/editing skills; high level of creativity.
A proven understanding of public relations, online and traditional media outlets, AP Style and digital/social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and Tumblr.
Talent, drive and the ability to work independently and in team settings within a deadline-driven environment.
Prior internship experience in public relations, communications, journalism, digital media or related fields also a plus.
If you fit the qualifications above and can be in-person in our Midtown Manhattan office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer, please submit your resume and cover letter for this internship via this link.
TURNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
