Overview:
FleishmanHillard is a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands. We offer college juniors, seniors, recent college graduates, and graduate school students the opportunity to learn from leading public relations experts through a comprehensive internship program. The substantive work experience and solid professional training interns gain through this program create a strong foundation for their budding careers. At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen. Are you ready to join the team?
FleishmanHillard hires interns for spring, summer, and fall semesters that mirror a standard academic calendar. Paid internships, full-time (40 hours per week) are available and preferred. Interns are compensated on the same schedule as all other FleishmanHillard employees and receive overtime pay when applicable.
Responsibilties:
Each intern is assigned a point person and works primarily with Public Affairs Team. Interns are expected to work with professionals in the team and others around the office to understand our clients’ various industries. Interns experience multiple facets of the communications industry and engage with account staff on various projects, including research, writing, event coordination and staffing, media relations, and creative brainstorming. Responsibilities of the public affairs intern include media monitoring and pitching, research related to client industries and new business, supporting case studies and proposals related to new business, drafting and editing press releases, talking points, memos, social media posts, and other written content.
Requirements:
- College junior or above
- Minimum 3.0 grade point average
- Excellent communication and critical thinking, writing, and research skills
- Able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- A strong interest in public relations is a must, but our internship is not exclusive to public relations or communications majors
- Previous PR or public affairs agency, government, or journalism internship experience is a plus
NOTE: This internship offers a hybrid work experience (remote and in-office). The position is available to applicants local to the FleishmanHillard Washington, D.C. office or applicants willing to relocate as necessary.