Public Relations Intern

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Edelman Full time

We are seeking a Public Relations Intern, who is full of creative ideas and eager to contribute. The intern will gain visibility into the inner workings and aspects of the public relations field, provide concrete deliverables, and learn from top to bottom.

**Responsibilities and Expectations**:

- Demonstrates an understanding of the Communications Marketing industry and the basic principles of Integrated Communications Marketing
- Provides administrative support for team including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling and logistics.
- Assists with research including analysis of media coverage and online conversations
- Coordinates projects and events including inviting media, preparing press kits, attending events and preparing reports
- Demonstrates a general knowledge of current social media tools
- Builds a network of traditional and online media contacts
- Participates in the new business process, including research, audits and proposal preparation
- Understands internal operations and inter-team cooperation
- Commits to continuous learning and improvement of tactical skills by attending Edelman Learning Institute classes and seeking other training, including on-the-job training and mentoring
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Edelman’s values, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

**Preferred Qualifications & Skills**:

- Diploma/ Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
- Communication, presentation and leadership skills.
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines and assignments
- Knowledge of the MS Office suite
- Demonstrates strong work ethic and the ability to provide quality work to clients and teams
- Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision

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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).



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