Marketing/Communications Intern - Media Relations (ETS) | Temporary
Emory University
- Atlanta, GA
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Develop and manage media contact lists to ensure efficient communication channels are in place for sharing university news and events.
- Draft and distribute media pitches and materials, engaging with journalists and media outlets to promote university stories and achievements.
- Write comprehensive media backgrounder documents, providing essential information on university experts to support their media appearances.
- Maintain a detailed record of the university’s media presence by monitoring Google Alerts and tracking press coverage and clippings.
- Create a variety of written content including articles, press releases, strategic communications plans, and digital content to support the university's communication efforts.
- Assist with coordinating media visits to campus to ensure a smooth and productive experience for visiting journalists.
- Update websites and online calendars with the latest events and news, keeping the university community and the public informed.
- Contribute to Emory’s campus by helping organize memorable university events.
- Dive into a wealth of professional development opportunities, broadening your horizons and building your network.
- Collaborate on a campaign project from conception to execution.
- Available for 20 hours each week during the summer 2024 semester.
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree (B.S., B.A., M.A., or M.S.) with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and presenting.
- Strong relationship-building and client service skills.
- A detail-oriented and organized approach to tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- A positive and professional attitude.
- Experience with social and earned media, as well as an ability to monitor both.
- Experience with digital platforms and tools such as Cascade and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience with media monitoring tools such as Cision, Meltwater and/or MuckRack.
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