617MediaGroup, one of the fastest-growing progressive communications agencies in the U.S., is looking for a PAID PR/Marketing Intern located in the New York Metropolitan Region to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We believe that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. Who we are: We’re veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, and web developers. We love what we do. We’re results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in. What we do: We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid, from digital strategy to eye-catching design. Websites. Video. We do it all for the benefit of our clients’ social justice causes and campaigns. This is a paid internship ($20.36/hour). To be considered for an internship, applicants must be able to complete a minimum of 20 hours per week. Occasional night and weekend availability is necessary. Who you are: • A fast and creative writer with an interest in the news and market trends • You’ve had internships before, preferably with a focus on PR or Marketing • You have basic knowledge of digital organizing, including text, email, and social media campaigning • You’re dogged and organized • You have a problem-solver mindset with a can-do attitude • You thrive in fast-paced environments • You want to learn and grow with an exciting, mission-driven communications firms • You’re ready to hit the ground running • You have an interest in and familiarity with professional photography What you'll be doing: • Develop and maintain media and influencer lists • Gain a thorough understanding of clients and campaigns • Draft media advisories and press releases • Research awards and speaking opportunities and maintain tracking grid • Assist account teams with social and digital media initiatives for clients • Own competitive research, social media mentions and shares, and daily news scans for assigned clients • Work closely with individual account teams, including sitting in on media briefings, drafting opportunity memos, participating in weekly calls, etc. • Identify and take the lead on proactive pitching opportunities for clients • Prepare press or new business kits/mailings, clip books • Administrative duties All employees in this position are expected to retain a valid driver’s license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events with a valid inspection sticker. If this expectation will create an unmitigable hardship, and you would like to request an exemption, please note that in your cover letter. Please note that we receive hundreds of applications each month, and we are not able to respond to every individual application. If you do not receive a response from our organization within 90 days either in the form of initial outreach or follow-up correspondence, please assume that your application has not been chosen for the specific career opportunity to which you applied. You may re-apply at any time for future opportunities. While we do our best to ensure timely and thorough correspondence with applicants, the volume of applications we receive does not allow us to respond individually in all cases. Thank you again for your interest in pursuing employment with 617MediaGroup.

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