What are the responsibilities and job description for the RH Strategic Post-Graduate Fellowship - Washington, D.C. position at RH Strategic?
RH Strategic Post-Graduate Fellowship --- Washington, D.C.
RH Strategic is recruiting for its annual post-graduate fellowship class. Join our team through a unique six-month immersive fellowship, designed as a pathway to a full-time coordinator role at our PR agency. Following the successful completion of the program, fellows will advance into the communications coordinator role and continue their career at RH Strategic.
RH Strategic’s fellowship program offers post-graduate students an opportunity to launch their careers in public relations and communications. Fellows will gain communications, PR and professional workplace experience from seasoned practitioners over a six-month exploration in various skills consistent with PR agency life. This immersive experience allows fellows to support brands at the forefront of healthcare, technology, education, cybersecurity and other world-changing industries.
During the initial six-month period, fellows will rotate through communications and public relations core fundamental skills including writing, media relations, digital communications and public affairs. Most importantly, fellows join our professional environment, learning work life traits including punctuality, prioritization, meeting deadlines, coordination, expectations for high-quality deliverables and showing up curious. Fellows are supported by coaches and are given specialized training, continuous feedback and learning opportunities.
Apply to be part of RH Strategic’s fellowship and get set to:
· Work in a fast-paced environment for innovative clients
· Participate in collaborative and inspiring brainstorms
· Study, learn and practice with core skills like:
o Pitching and engaging with media
o Compelling storytelling
o Writing press releases and headlines
o Coordinating paid media opportunities and strategy
· Build relationships with colleagues, reporters and partners
· Collaborate with colleagues in our D.C. and Seattle offices
· Support marketing initiatives for clients and the firm
Pay and Benefits:
Fellows earn pay at an annual salary rate of $40,000, receive six days of PTO for use during the six-month program and will earn other attractive benefits upon completion of the program.
Requirements:
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a communications field, including journalism, public relations, marketing, etc. and show intent toward pursuing a career in communications through coursework and a previous internship or fellowship. RH Strategic requires a transcript copy and references to advance to the final interview stages and/or receive an offer for employment.
This is a full-time role, requiring an in-office presence 3 days per week.
RH Strategic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will not be able to respond to every submission. No calls, recruiters, or offers for contract work, please.
Salary : $40,000