Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellow – Consumer Public Relations + Influencer Relations
*Only completed applications will be reviewed. Please scroll down and review the “Your Application Submission Must Include” section for how to apply and what to include.
FleishmanHillard San Francisco is seeking qualified candidates for our Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship. Fellows contribute to client projects and gain practical experience in the field of integrated communications from some of the industry’s best counselors. This session, our Fellow will assist our amazing consumer technology and consumer lifestyle clients with their external public relations, influencer relations, and communications activities. Our ideal candidate will join us full-time 40 hours per week starting in Winter 2023.
The Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship is an industry-leading program that offers the opportunity for individuals to combine their communication talents with their passion for diversity and inclusion. The paid fellowships are 6 to 12 months in length and offer benefits, professional development opportunities and a mentor program.
FleishmanHillard believes a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit our agency, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.
Responsibilities
- Assist consumer technology and consumer lifestyle companies with media relations, product launches, marketing communications initiatives.
- Contribute to agency diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Support influencer campaigns; identify brand-right influencers based on campaign objectives and desired outcomes.
- Write, edit and proofread materials in AP style, including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets, blog posts, website content and client correspondence.
- Pitch story ideas to relevant media and participate in brainstorm sessions.
- Contribute to the new business process, including research and proposal preparation.
- Monitor, research, compile and analyze client media coverage in both online and offline channels.
- Be involved in social media projects — from research, copywriting, community management and reporting.
Qualifications
- Recent grad (undergraduate or graduate) with the ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Pacific Time, and for a minimum of six months starting in Winter 2023.
- A strong career interest in communications. A background or strong interest in working with clients in the consumer technology or consumer lifestyle industry is a plus.
- A demonstrated passion for ethnic or cultural diversity and experience advocating for DE&I in either the work, school or volunteer setting.
- Proven writing skills, initiative, creative problem-solving skills and proficiency in social media.
- Two or three previous internships or equivalent experiences, at least one of which must be focused on communications, public relations, marketing or advertising.
Your Application Submission Must Include
- Resume and cover letter
- Two writing samples – news releases, pitch letters, media alerts, newsletter articles, executive summaries and other relevant writing items; please limit each sample to two pages.
As an agency, we are committed to bringing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) to the center of our business and our culture. We know that there is work to do both inside and outside our walls and we’ve started taking the actions that will sustain our progress and build momentum as we move towards being a more inclusive firm. Reaffirming our commitment to The Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship is one important step that allows us to find, engage and invest in the next generation of diverse talent with a professional interest in advancing DE&I.
About FleishmanHillard
FleishmanHillard is part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., and has more than 85 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Our award-winning agency specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, research and analytics, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. We’ve been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality”; and NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for a decade. We’re also more motivated by what we can give than what we receive, with a longstanding worldwide service commitment to support social inclusion in the communities in which we work and live. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.
FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local laws.
Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.