Public Relations Summer Intern

THE COMPANY:

MediaSource is an award-winning communications agency that specializes in video production, public relations, social media and strategic insights for major brands. Our team of seasoned storytellers and cutting-edge multimedia experts develop, produce and distribute high impact content for our clients. We leverage our rich experience to deliver sustained, memorable brand engagement with targeted audiences.

THE ROLE:

MediaSource is seeking a part-time (15-20 hours per week), remote work integrated communications (public relations) SUMMER intern. The selected candidate will gain experience working in a fast paced, award winning communications firm. Put your creative skills to work while learning about the intersection of paid, earned, owned and shared media channels. This role will focus heavily on work with the news media and public relations client relationships.

MediaSource offers both single and multi-semester internships. College juniors and seniors with public relations and communications experience are encouraged to apply.

LEARN THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES:

• Conduct news media/competitor research and analysis.
• Develop media lists, blogger lists, editorial calendars.
• Participate in both internal team and client meetings.
• Write media pitches, fact sheets and other materials.
• May create press kits or media mailings.
• Collaborate on client facing deliverables such as reports and strategies.
• Interact with local, trade and national news media.
• May assist with planning and execution of client events, media escorts, conferences, meetings.
• Conduct social media, phone and internet based research.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Exposure to a communications agency setting with communications, media relations, strategy and analytics, and video and content creation
• Network with and learn from company leaders and decision makers.
• Opportunity to tailor existing internship program to meet individual needs.
• Opportunity to learn and operate public relations software and office tools.
• One-on-one mentoring with designated individuals.
• Balance autonomy and ownership of individual tasks with a collaborative team experience.

To apply, you must be an undergraduate student. Preference is given to public relations, communications, and journalism majors. A minimum of 15 hours per week is required.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Accountable, self starter with the ability to learn and work in a remote working environment.
• Strong time management, research, organizational and writing skills.
• A proven understanding of PR and communications, social media and online and traditional media.
• Solid critical thinking skills.
• Ability to take direction, show initiative and assume responsibility.
• Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading.
• Confident in asking questions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing.
• Prior internship experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related business is not required but is a plus.
• Ability to manage 15-20 hours per week while attending classes.

WHY MEDIASOURCE?

• Join a well-respected, stable agency with 25 years of working with respected, mission-based organizations.
• A fast-growing company with an innovative, positive, casual, and flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to use and grow your skills in a creative and collaborative environment.
• Work with positive client stories and great clients who have been with us for a long time (yes, we still have our first client!).
• Competitive compensation.
• We are a values-driven agency:
  • We are curious and recognize the power of original ideas.
  • We are inclusive and respectful of all.
  • We believe that the best work comes from individuals who have an optimal balance of satisfaction from work and from life outside work.
  • We are nimble and view change as an opportunity to grow.
  • We are passionate and love the work we do.
  • We act on purpose and with purpose simultaneously.

  Follow us at www.MediaSourceTV.com, or on social media at @MediaSourceTV.

LOCATION: MediaSource is located in Columbus, Ohio. This is a hybrid position and requires working in the office at least one day per week.

PAY: $11/hour 

MediaSource is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.