Communications
Summer Intern
LDWW is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working interns to join the LDWW team. At LDWW, we believe real-world intern experience helps to foster a topnotch professional. That’s why, as an LDWW intern, you will get firing-line, hands-on experience in the world of PR and communications. A sample of your tasks may include, but are not limited to the list below.
Responsibilities
- Developing, writing, and pitching approved news releases and media alerts
- Researching, outlining and writing feature materials, video scripts, web copy and other client program writing assignments
- Assisting with media relations, including pitching, researching, scheduling interviews, and developing media backgrounders
- Building and maintaining relationships with local, regional and national media
- Following up with members of the media to track and ensure client inclusion in stories
- Assisting with planning, organizing and executing special events, if needed
- Assisting in the development of communications plans – for internal and external communications programs – as needed
- Assisting with research as it relates to new business, client business or agency business
- Helping to coordinate special media requests, media familiarization trips and other media needs
- Managing LDWW’s social media sites
- Proofing written materials for style, grammar, etc.
- Developing weekly client status reports, program trackers, media coverage recaps, etc.; assisting with reporting progress against goals
- Monitoring daily and weekly for client media coverage
- Creating client-ready media clippings
- Some limited direct client interaction may be required, as appropriate
- Some limited travel may be required based on client programs
Quallifications
- Ideal candidates will be intellectually curious, street-smart and eager to learn.
- Candidates must be self-starters and demonstrate an ability to produce quality work while paying close attention to details.
- Strong deadline orientation and ability to work within limited time frames is important.
- Writing experience (in a classroom or for an internship), is a plus.
Requirements
- Resume as a file or web link
Job Type:
- Full-time
- We offer both paid and unpaid internships and school credit
- In-office, Dallas or OKC location
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