What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Relations Co-op position at Boston Consulting Group?
Who We AreBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
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To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
What You'll DoThis co-op position offers the opportunity to gain exposure into the field of media relations and experience the environment of working for a widely regarded, global company. You will take on multiple responsibilities related to monitoring BCG's media presence, as well as that of our competitors. You will become highly proficient working with a variety of external platforms. You will gain experience writing across multiple channels, including for LinkedIn and Slack, weekly email newsletters, and the ‘In the News’ page on bcg.com. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to execute on a variety of ad hoc projects related to different elements of public relations, including pitching BCG reports and insights, supporting media activations, and partnerships.YOU’RE GOOD ATYou have a curiosity for and a desire to learn about the media landscape across all types of global industries, as well as media relations more broadly.You possess a sharp analytical mind and critical thinking skills.You possess the ability to write clearly and succinctly for different business channels.You are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines.You are self-motivated and thrive equally well working independently as you do in collaborative settings.You are an effective communicator who is comfortable asking questions as well as sharing your ideas related to problem solving, improving processes, etc.
What You'll BringMust be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in Northeastern University and approved by the university to participate in the
2025 co-op cycleCandidate must have a demonstrated interest in media / marketing.Must have excellent written and spoken English skills.Other attributes that would be desirable, but not necessary, are : a background in journalism, media relations, marketing or business.Must have work authorization to work in the United States
Who You'll Work WithThis co-op is unique in that it is a shared resource between two teams : the Global Media Relations and North America Public Relations teams. In total, you will have 11 team members who you will work with on a variety of projects throughout your tenure at BCG. You will be very much a full-fledged member of the broader team, whose contributions are highly valued and highly visible. You will be teaming with a group of BCGers who are personable, driven and strategic – and who are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn, succeed, and advance your professional development in a positive environment.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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