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Public Relations Intern (Full-Time) Post Graduate Internship
CURA Strategies
Arlington, VA
Advertising/Marketing/Sales
Public Relations
Company Information
CURA Strategies is looking for an ambitious self-starter to join our team as a full-time intern (up to 40 hours per week). Our paid interns support our team and play a key role in helping us do great work for our incredible clients.
This isn’t a “get our coffee” internship—interns gain extensive hands-on experience working on a variety of tasks supporting multiple accounts. The following is a small sample of our client portfolio: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, American College of Cardiology, Children’s National Hospital and The Leapfrog Group.
Qualifications
- Is thorough and detail-oriented, particularly with spelling and grammar
- Has excellent writing, analytical and oral skills
- Has a professional demeanor and is a team player
- Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines
- Is extremely organized and able to manage time well
- Approaches projects with a can-do mindset, but will ask questions when they’ve exhausted other options
- Has a working knowledge of social media strategy for business
- Is proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Bonus points if you have: Graphic design experience and working knowledge of the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) Video editing experience Government relations and public affairs experience
Duties
- Assist with traditional media relations activities, including building media lists and crafting newsworthy pitches
- Assist with social media efforts, including drafting content, creating graphics and monitoring for engagement opportunities
- Draft written content, such as newsletters, blog posts, press releases, client presentations and measurement reports
- Provide support for various virtual or in-person client events
- Attend and capture action items from internal and external client meetings/conference calls
- Participate in new business brainstorms and research
Additional Notes
This full-time position is open to recent grads, graduate students and seniors studying public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related major with an interest in health care communications. Prior communications and public relations experience is preferred. Strong preference will be given to applicants who can work onsite in our Crystal City office every day.Please note: We are an animal-friendly office, and the environment may occasionally include pets. We are committed to creating a comfortable workspace for everyone and can accommodate individual needs as necessary.
