Public Relations Associate

Job Description

The main function of the public relations internship includes handling multiple projects simultaneously, such as planning marketing events, writing press releases, and creating media kits and campaigns for Digital Factory. This is a 6 - 9 month internship with the possibility of an extension and/or salary based on performance, job requirements, and availability of the selected candidate.

Department: Integrated Marketing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Who We Are

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

This Position Will Entail

• Monitor media coverage and assist in the formation of a positive public narrative surrounding the company
• Develop a strong social media presence and manage all internet marketing efforts
• Maintain a positive working relationship with media members
• Assist with the planning of marketing events, write media releases and newsletters, and update social media pages and create media kits and client information packages
• Build and maintain a positive public image for a company or organization, promoting its services, products, and projects
• Help develop marketing and advertising programs, as well as assist in market research and in designing ads and campaigns
• Other duties as assigned, etc.
  
  

Desired Skills Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• High level of organization and task management skills
• A sharp eye for detail
• Strong work ethic/proactive
  
  

Required Education And Work Experience

• A bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Recent graduate or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program such as Journalism, Bachelors in Communications, Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication or a related field.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the different social networks
• Efficiency at Microsoft Suite Office
  
  

Digital Factory is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Digital Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer