Public Relations Intern

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Employer: Breakaway Public Relations

City: Austin

Position Description:

Fall 2024 PR Internship

Breakaway Public Relations is an Austin-based boutique public relations firm that builds awareness and reputation for a wide range of consumer categories, with a focus on travel/tourism, hospitality, social impact, nonprofits, and arts and architecture. Expect to work on a variety of accounts, participate in campaigns and see the results from all of your efforts!
To be considered for this position, a candidate must:
Be currently enrolled in a college, and pursuing a communications-related major: Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communications, Advertising, Marketing, etc. or recent graduate
Work 2-3 days per week (12-15 hrs/week) in the office and some remote. The internship is unpaid and offered for course credit. Graduates are eligible for hourly pay rate. Breakaway will cover all related hard costs.
Be available to attend client events
Ideally, have one prior internship
Junior/Senior level preferred

Dates: Late-August through end of semester in December, and beyond if the candidate is invited to extend. If invited to extend his/her internship, the intern will be compensated on an hourly rate to be determined.

Internship responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in drafting and/or editing press materials including calendar listings, press releases, pitches and more
Website content management
Social media management and trend tracking
Basic graphic design support
Event coordination
Reporting, including monthly and wrap reports as well as media monitoring & clipping of coverage
Market research
Online database management including updating media lists and organizing images
Media relations

Ideal job skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills including knowledge of AP Style
Proficiency or experience in social media management on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. (research/follow local businesses/individuals, regular posts to drive engagement, measurement and managing promotions/giveaways)
Meticulous attention to detail — punctuation, spelling, grammar and content formatting
Graphic design capabilities (InDesign, Photoshop, Canva)
Video and/or photography skills
Knowledge of WordPress website content management
Takes ownership of new initiatives, eager to learn
Works well with a team
Highly organized, multi-tasking capabilities

Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants should send their resume, cover letter and writing sample by Fri., Aug. 14th to hannah@breakaway-pr.com. Please include personal Instagram and/or LinkedIn handles.

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