Crisis & Issues Summer Intern

About The Role: 

We are currently searching for an Intern who is passionate about Crisis & Issues Public Relations to join our team. This position will encompass a wide array of responsibilities, with a focus on supporting programs and initiatives for our Brand clients.  

To be considered, you must submit the following with your application: 

- A resume of relevant work, education, and extra-curricular experiences.

- Should your qualifications align with our needs, we will reach out for you to complete the Crisis & Issues Summer Intern Writing Assessment.

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of emerging issues or active crises. 
• Identify emerging risks. 
• Participate in rapid response protocols, including monitoring, content development, and more. 
• Communicate with your account team to keep them abreast of timelines and deadlines. 
• Craft thoughtful pitches and build/maintain media lists for accounts. 
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously meeting deadlines and budgets. 
• Research, write, and edit media materials such as: news releases, fact sheets, pitches, and other media materials as needed. 
• Understand general principles of business and marketing and the role of PR in communications. 
• Understand key client information including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services offered, key customers and competitors in the marketplace.

• Current college student or recent graduate studying public relations or another related communications field. 
• Collaborative spirit and results driven but can also take the proverbial ball and run with it. 
• Excellent writing skills. 
• Experience monitoring for traditional and social media coverage preferred. 
• Has an eye for trends and pays close attention to the news cycle. 
• Highly organized. 
• Interest in Corporate/B2B, Public Policy, Crisis & Issues. 
• Wants to learn. 

Pay rate: $18/hour USD

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.