PR/Media Relations Intern - Summer 2021
THR33FOLD, an independent, award-winning communications agency, is now accepting applicants for our summer PR internship program. We are looking for an enthusiastic intern with a passion for media and public relations to support our national client roster in consumer goods, food & beverage, tech, and travel & tourism industries.
The THR33FOLD internship program is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with global and emerging brands. The chosen individual will be involved in the overall support of client projects and initiatives while garnering a strong understanding of the foundation of public relations and media relations principles.
The ideal candidate will be a Junior or Senior in college studying PR, journalism, communications or related major, extremely motivated and possess strong communications skills.
**Candidates can be based in Miami, FL or Nashville, TN
This work consists of, but is not limited to:
- Assisting in the development of press materials, including drafting press releases, backgrounders and fact sheets, identifying pitch/story angles, etc.
- Building a database of national and regional media contacts for a global food brand
- Attending team brainstorming sessions to help identify new strategies and ideas
- Researching client, competitor & industry news for global brands
- Clipping news coverage for assigned clients and updating activity reports
Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.
This is an unpaid internship. For-credit internship is available.
Requirements:
- Current college Junior or Senior in pursuit of a PR, journalism, communications or related degree
- Interest in pursuing a career in Public Relations, specifically at an agency
- Strong desire to pursue a career in media relations and earned media
- Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of AP Style
- High level of dependability, maturity, and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and think strategically
- Previous internships in PR a plus
About THR33FOLD
THR33FOLD is an independent, award-winning communications agency that provides strategy, marketing and creative to Fortune 500 companies in the consumer goods, food & beverage, tech, and travel & tourism industries. We help businesses shape mass narrative, connect to people & drive brand adoption with owned & earned storytelling across social media, PR, digital and brand. We are creative, strategic and passionate about the work we do. Open, collaborative and professional is how we like it.