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Form of workJoin the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future.The Dolby U internship program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work side by side with industry leaders. Amplify your insatiable curiosity by implementing real-world solutions that revolutionize how people communicate and how entertainment is created, delivered, and enjoyed worldwide.We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits,not to mention aFlex Workapproach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.For any student seeking to gain invaluable expertise through meaningful, personal contributions, we invite you to join us in continuing to design a future where technology meets entertainment! The People and Places team designs spectacular experiences for people around the globe, curating the conditions for our talent to do their best work and drive business growth.
PR Intern Summary Dolby revolutionizes the science of sight and sound through our innovative research and engineering, empowering creatives to elevate their stories, and offering fans unforgettable experiences in Dolby. We're inspired by the passion and curiosity of artists, filmmakers, musicians, and storytellers. We offer creatives new tools and technologies to remove any barriers and help them realize their full potential.
Dolby is home to artists, scientists, and engineers dedicated to dreaming up breakthrough technologies that are transforming audio and visual experiences in ways you never thought possible. For interns, the Dolby U program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work side by side with industry leaders. Amplify your insatiable curiosity by implementing real-world solutions that revolutionize how people communicate and how entertainment is created, delivered, and enjoyed worldwide.
For anyone seeking to gain invaluable expertise through meaningful, personal contributions, join us to design a future where technology meets entertainment. Dolby's PR Team supports the growth of the business by driving education and awareness at scale primarily via influential earned media storytelling, crafting of communications, and maintaining the overall brand image. The Dolby Americas PR team is looking for a Public Relations Intern to help support the team across various PR functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES Write and edit engaging content for journalists and a public audience, including pitches, media outreach, press releases, and communication for other mediums. Monitor and analyze news coverage and social media channels for stories mentioning or impacting Dolby, partners, the larger entertainment and tech industries, or other cultural trends. Work with PR team members on projects related to Dolby announcements, events, and campaigns across music, film/TV, auto, gaming, consumer tech, and other additional categories.
Maintain media lists and research reporters and media outlets to broaden Dolby's outreach into new areas. Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally with other teams (e.g. social media, product marketing, partner marketing, legal, etc.) as needed.
Assist in creating plans and compiling reports for the PR team. Support with the planning and on-site execution of events when necessary. QUALIFICATIONS Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Passionate about storytelling and understands how to craft an irresistible story. Relevant experience and/or coursework in Public Relations, journalism, marketing, and/or media, with demonstrated knowledge of the media landscape. Tech savvy with the ability to communicate and distill complex ideas clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences.
Added bonus if you are familiar with terms like HDR, spatial audio, or other consumer electronics terms. A self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, stellar organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to balance multiple projects, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned projects. Ability to take feedback from the team and effectively implement it in order to improve upon projects and written communications.
Eager to learn new skills and adapt to evolving responsibilities. Affinity for entertainment (i.e. music, gaming, movies/streaming, sports, etc.) and/or consumer technology.
We recognize that applying to internships can be a daunting process, especially if you have not had any previous internships, or if this is a new field of interest to you. Even if you do not have previous professional experience to meet the listed qualifications, we will consider relevant project, volunteer, and extracurricular experiences, and we encourage you to include them on your resume and apply. ELIGIBILITY Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, marketing, hospitality, or a related field; recent grads who are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply.
Must be available to work full-time Monday - Friday for 3 months between May/June 2024 - Aug/ Sept 2024. Start date for the internship is as follows: (*note* these dates are not flexible) Monday, May 20, 2024 Monday, June 3, 2024 Monday, June 17, 2024 The Los Angeles base hourly range for this internship position is $26-37/hrand can vary if outside of this location. Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process. Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12 Equal Employment Opportunity: Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
