Seasonal Public Relations InternAt — #ICANHELP

The Seasonal Public Relations Intern will work closely with the Marketing team to monitor all forms of media and maintain the overall brand of Digital4Good. The intern who fills this position should expect to complete the tasks of a PR specialist and gain the skills necessary to enter any public relations firm. Following the completion of the 6-month internship term, the Seasonal Public Relations Intern will be eligible for advancement to the role of Seasonal Public Relations Team Lead Intern (subject to Executive Director’s discretion).

Tasks:

Schedule and coordinate social channel takeovers, photo shoots, and other special events internally and with outside influencers
Write press releases and articles for events or special happenings
Create interview preparation materials
Compile contact lists and update databases for news outlets and other contacts
Ensure project scheduling requirements are met
Reach out to schools and individuals to highlight their stories and achievements
Maintain clear communication with team members on status of assigned project(s) through weekly meetings with the team and supervisor
Attend quarterly Advisory Steering Committee

Training:

Students will have an initial general orientation meeting and complete our onboarding process, where they will receive an overview of assigned tasks, guidance on how to use ClickUp (our project management tool) and access key folders/documents, and familiarize themselves with the organization and its brand assets. After the onboarding process is complete, students will have weekly scheduled meetings with their supervisor and team members.

Learning Outcome:

Identify and implement best practices for public relations in the nonprofit space
Develop a successful public relations campaign
Produce and write a Press Release
Network with others
Execute proper Project Management