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Public Relations Intern
The Castle Group
Charlestown, MA
Public Relations
Company Information
Castle’s public relations internship program focuses on giving college juniors and seniors majoring in public relations, journalism, communications, business or other related fields of study relevant hands-on experience that supports the agency.
At Castle, PR doesn’t just stand for press release. We take a holistic approach to our clients’ communication strategy, incorporating media relations, marketing, social media, crisis communications, public affairs and more into a thoughtful plan that elevates our clients, raising their profile among their stakeholders and beyond.
PR interns will gain valuable hands-on experience working within a variety of industries, including healthcare, higher education, technology, energy, nonprofit, arts, crisis communications, and more.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in agency-supported platforms and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- Proficient in public Relations software (Muck Rack, CoverageBook)
- Proficient in social Media tools (Brandwatch, Sprout, HubSpot)
- Proficient in design tools (Canva, Photoshop)
- Prospective intern applicants must be available to work a minimum of two or more full days per week throughout the internship semester, including Tuesday and/or Wednesday at the Castle office in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Duties
- Conduct client and industry news scans
- Organize and develop media lists
- Assist with developing pitches, media alerts and press releases
- Compile research projects for agency clients
- Assist with creating and compiling client coverage reports
