Public Relations Intern

Public Relations Intern

The award-winning McRae Agency was founded in 1995 and is a full-service PR, social media and marketing communications agency with national, regional and local clients. Please check out our site at www.mcraeagency.com for more information. Our clients have included companies such as Google, KB Home, Red Bull and many more.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Assist with PR and social media efforts, including content and updates for:

• Company and client blogs
• Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn
• Write engaging posts and find industry-related news articles to post through social media outlets and blogs
• Study and develop strategies by researching competitors' social media accounts
• Contribute strategic ideas for using social media to engage clients
• Track Social Media traffic and report findings
• Suggest applications and new tools

This internship is perfect for anyone looking to break into the world of PR, social media or marketing and will allow the intern to gain real-world experience and a great resume and portfolio. Timing and hours of work are flexible and can be adapted to the intern's academic and/or other work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of three months

• Experience with social media tools, including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Blogging

• Great with computers including Microsoft Office and general internet savvy

• Strong writer, excellent communication and editing skills

• Sincere interest in hands-on learning in all areas noted above

• Reliable, detail oriented and motivated

• Fast learner willing to take initiative with an entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, fun, positive can-do attitude and strong work ethic

Additional Information

Interns applying for this internship should have a degree in or will soon be finishing one in Marketing, Business, PR, Communications, Journalism or related majors. This internship is focused on Social Media, PR and Marketing with the guidance and support of our staff.