Public Relations Specialists

The Chat and Social Media Tour Consultant position was one I created with my managers. At the time, I was managing client care and sales on social media while also working in phone sales. To better help the business, I suggested we offer a chat function on our website which had not been done befo...

The day varies based on the position you're put into. I was a Diversified Portfolio Management department intern. In this roll I did the - Worked on multiple accounts including Aldi and State of Michigan to create, run, and managed the best media campaigns strategies - Put together and present pr...

I liked the flexibility that AT&T gave me regarding what I posted to social media and how they let their influencers be creative and choose their own content. The supervisors of the program that I worked with gave us their personal numbers to text or call them any time we had a question which was...

The best way to prepare for an interview at Social Driver is to take a look at the new and revamped website. It has a lot of information on the company, its values, its clients and how they understand digital work should be. You will need to make sure to understand basic information in regards to...

It is a very fast-paced environment, you will be working on different clients throughout the week and you need to expect to be pull into different accounts. Context will always be provided so do not worry about it and, as an intern, you can always take risks as your work will always be reviewed b...

Each day is a little different! But when I was an intern at NetApp, I primarily focused on social media content creation - that means I got to craft posts, research best practices, and stay up to date with the latest industry-related content. In particular, I was tasked with launching a campaign ...

The most important thing you can do before any interview is research the company thoroughly. Whether it's for a role at NetApp or another company, you always want to know what the company does and how your role contributes to it. For a social media role at NetApp, you'll definitely want to take a...

I developed articles based on Nielsen's market research reports for its media platform in China, including Wechat and Weibo which have more than 1 million followers. Besides, I also helped polish news release to publish in some web portals and magazines. Sometimes I also need to develop some inno...

Depends on what position it is that you! Soft skills: Interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, Curiosity, Leadership, problem solving and being Proactive Hard skills: Some positions require computer programming and coding knowledge such as (Python, HTML & CSS, SQL, Tableu, and Analytics) and EX...

Enthusiasm to learn and willingness to commit long term. Base knowledge of media platforms and their interactions with "hearsay"; a program used by the company to regulate all social media interactions. The ability to be flexible. Attentiveness to detail per client as well as confidentiality and ...

This is based on which office you work with and how media heavy your job will be. The daily job functions are extensive and will require effort on your part, but you will get exposure to salesforce and a few other financial programs used by the company.

Dress well - professional, interview attire (good suiting, good shoes). Be ready to talk about your versatility, your ability to work with various partners, and how you keep your eye on outcomes and results. As a top retailer, Macy's is all about the bottom line. The more you can demonstrate that...

In terms of turning your internship into a full-time position, I would say that you need to make sure to stay in touch with your immediate boss/supervisor as well as with HR. Most of the Communication companies do not start applications until around March/April, so I would re-reach out to your co...

Feel free to ask questions that you are genuinely curious about! If it were me, I might ask what qualities or competencies they are looking for in an intern, as well as what skills one could hope to develop in the position. Asking about the day-to-day responsibilities would be a good question as ...

Depends on how serious you want to be in PR. They don't expect or require you to do this, but the work sometimes doesn't end at 6pm...things are constantly shifting and shows are playing all throughout the week, and its good to be on top of what's going on in the shows and the business in general...

As a Summer Associate at MWWPR, I worked mostly on corporate communications for health client accounts. On an average day, you would likely scan the news in the morning for industry news that might be of use to the team and clients, and create a short briefing. Throughout the day, you might be wo...

To succeed as a sales rep, you must be consistently friendly. That might seem obvious but you'd be surprised how many people let a bad mood affect their work. Always be upbeat and eager to talk to people even if you've received a lot of rejections lately.

You should highlight any leadership or digital experience you have. As a Strategy intern I was very independent and encouraged to make my own decisions. The company had “hot- desks” where an employee’s seat changed daily and they could sit next to someone at any level within the company. With thi...

It's a typical 9-5 job. You have your evenings and weekends to your self for the most part unless your intern team decide to work extra hours on the annual intern campaign to prep for the pitch.

The day varies based on the position you're put into. I was a Diversified Portfolio Management department intern. In this roll I did the - Worked on multiple accounts including Aldi and State of Michigan to create, run, and managed the best media campaigns strategies - Put together and present pr...

Depends on what position it is that you! Soft skills: Interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, Curiosity, Leadership, problem solving and being Proactive Hard skills: Some positions require computer programming and coding knowledge such as (Python, HTML & CSS, SQL, Tableu, and Analytics) and EX...

Look over your qualifications for the position, why you believe you would be the best fit for the company, and remember to be yourself. This company is looking for down-to-earth individuals that are willing to work hard in order for the company to succeed. Come prepared with situations in which y...

No day will ever be the same. Be prepared to move locations a few times throughout the day. Have a dependable vehicle.Some days will be spent at Alliance Nutrition, their feed mill, where you will be expected to answer phones, have a strong understanding and knowledge of inventory, write up feed ...

No day is ever the same-- which is what I loved most about the position. You are constantly working on different stories about the events/news going on in the hospital. For example, some portions of the day you might be working independently to write your draft for an article, or you may be meeti...

Researching policy, looking up legislation, monitoring news, publishing social media posts -- all of these related to the priority issues of the Missionary Society of St. Columban (environmental justice, immigration, economic justice, and peace and nonviolence). I occasionally went to Capitol Hil...

In addition to the other response, it's great to speak about the mission of the agency and why it matters to you. You may be asked about your experiences with techniques to attract diverse audiences to wildlife and conservation.

Read all that you can about the National Portrait Gallery, from their website to press releases and even news articles on recent exhibitions in order to get an understanding of exhibitions and events they currently have going on. The more you know about Gallery, the better. Take a look at all of ...

There are a lot of emails to reply to, people to call, pitches to write and send out, and press releases to begin drafting. NPG internships also include a variety of development programs for interns like daily lunch lectures with other staff members in each of the different departments. These lec...

My writing courses proved to be extremely helpful during my internship, as it was writing- and editing-heavy. Knowing how to compose press releases and media advisories was also important for my internship's daily requirements. Overall, having good time management and multi-tasking skills, as wel...

Be comfortable asking for help when you need it. You are ultimately there to learn and gain as much experience as you can, so don't be afraid to ask someone to explain a concept or how to complete a task if you are unsure how. Also, be prepared for lots of long days with seemingly endless to-do l...

A day in the life of a Corporate Communications and Employee Giving & Volunteerism Intern changes every day. You will be doing things from writing emails to be sent out to all of the Macy’s Associates to ordering supplies for the next Give Back Day event. You will be going back and forth helping ...

You definitely have a lot of ownership over the work you do, as managers, directors, and employees ask you to produce content or edit some type of communications for them. However, there is also a great deal of collaboration as the company is so large, and working with experienced professionals g...

As a global communications intern, I had one or two days of intern training/meetings with all of the interns in the office, regardless of their department. It was a fun and immersive way to learn more about Nielsen, its executives, and to get to know the other interns. In terms of specific global...

Kohl's is very passionate about their internship program, meaning that for all of the projects that you are given (small or big), you will receive credit. My team at Kohl's are always quick to acknowledge that "Kim looked into this", or "Kim has been helping out with this", giving me complete own...

They look for students who are good writers, are go-getters and not afraid to speak up and share ideas, want to learn about corporate communications from both an internal and external side, and who are savvy with Microsoft Suite. Other helpful skills (but not required) are interviewing, event pla...

I actually think that I found the Koch Communications Fellowship program on Indeed and interviewed via Skype within a few days of applying. The program is one of the few paid communications/public policy internships in DC not for a company and offers opportunities/convections within the Koch netw...

The internship program is very structured, with standard 9-5 hours, but they recognize and value that an intern is only an intern. There are several intern outings, lunch and learn programs, and supervisors seem relatively flexible in terms of leaving early on Fridays or taking an afternoon off f...

You need to be a self-starter, detail-oriented person who is willing to juggle a variety of tasks simultaneously--all while maintaining a positive attitude. This is an environment with high-level executives. On multiple occasions, I was tasked with handling sensitive information. I worked with t...