Public Relations Intern

Nelson Schmidt Inc.

About Nelson Schmidt Inc.

Recognized by the UK’s Campaign Magazine as one of the “World’s Leading Independent Agencies” for 2016, Nelson Schmidt Inc. is a full-service marketing communications agency with offices in Milwaukee’s central business district and downtown Madison, Wis. The agency serves global clients within select considered purchase industries including Alliance Laundry Systems, Honeywell, McKesson, The Water Council and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Nelson Schmidt is a member of MAGNET, the Marketing & Advertising Global Network of 300 agencies in 70 countries, American Advertising Federation, Public Relations Society of America, and the Association of National Advertisers/Business Marketing Association. For more information call 800-689-7721 or visit NelsonSchmidt.com.

http://www.nelsonschmidt.com

Position Details

Public Relations Intern
Internship
Part-time
8/22/2017
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

Nelson Schmidt is seeking a well-organized and motivated intern for its Madison office to be part of its public relations team. We offer a friendly environment, great clients and the ability to gain hands-on public relations work experience. This is a paid, part-time internship.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Updating and helping maintain the media library, social media sites, media lists and editorial calendars – experience working with Cision, HootSuite, Buffer or other PR/social media software is a plus.
  • Collaborating on digital and print content development.
  • Tracking media hits and compiling monthly client reports.
  • Maintaining public relations calendars.
  • Monitoring media and blogs for client and industry trends.
  • Strong writing and proofreading skills preferred.
  • Administrative duties, as needed.

Key Requirements Include:

  • Junior status or above working towards a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.
  • Project coordination, management skills and strategic thinker.
  • Organization, prioritization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Basic knowledge of social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in written format.
  • Strong writing, editing and research skills.
  • Knowledge of AP writing style is a plus.

This is a paid, part-time internship.

Recent college graduates are also encouraged to apply.


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