Marketing & Public Relations Intern - Paid, PT, Remote

Company Description

Impact Communications, Inc. is a marketing and public relations firm dedicated to helping financial advisory businesses stand out in a competitive marketplace. Since 1993, the company has focused exclusively on the financial advisory industry, partnering with institutions and individual advisors to develop and implement tailored marketing and PR strategies.

Impact Communications is known for its deep understanding of industry nuances and its expertise in crafting messages and communications that deliver measurable results. The firm works with a wide range of clients, including independent broker/dealers, professional alliances, client acquisition programs, custodians, WealthTech companies, and other service firms. Its commitment is to keeping clients “front and center” in their markets through strategic communications and specialized services.

Role Description

The Public Relations Intern (Paid, Part-Time, On-Site) will support day-to-day PR and marketing activities for clients in the financial advisory industry. They will assist with drafting press releases, coordinating media outreach, and supporting the execution of strategic communication plans.

Typical tasks include researching industry trends, compiling media lists, tracking coverage, and preparing reports and briefing materials. The intern will help manage social and digital communication channels, proofread and edit content, and collaborate with team members to ensure timely delivery of client projects.

This role offers hands-on experience in a specialized PR environment and exposure to real-world client communications. Credibility Marketing is the basis for learning and growing with us via this exciting, fast-paced role. If you love lots of variety, this opportunity could be right for you!

Qualifications

• Foundational skills in Digital Marketing, Public Relations, and Media Relations, with the ability to support client-facing initiatives
• Experience or coursework in News Releases and Strategic Communications, including drafting and adapting messages for different audiences (B2B and B2C)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail and clarity in messaging
• Ability to conduct research, organize information, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Interested in the full spectrum of Credibility Marketing and how Owned, Earned, Shared and Paid work together to build visibility, authority, and ultimately, brand gravity
• Proficiency with standard office software and comfort working with digital and social media platforms (Google Workspace, Google Docs, Google Sheets, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
• Familiarity with Meltwater, Business Wire, Canva, Riverside, ChatGPT, Adobe Creative products, or similar platforms is a plus
• Reliable and trustworthy with a friendly business persona
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism -- or a related field -- is a plus (important note: we are looking for the right person, not just a piece of paper, and self-starters / eager learners are valued)
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and willingness to learn within a team-oriented setting
• Interest in or familiarity with the financial advisory or professional services industry is a plus
• Interest in growing into a larger role with the firm over time as fit and traction becomes real
• Knowing someone on our team or having a connection through one of our communities of interest (e.g., UVU, Loyola, KU, FPA, NAPFA, T3) is icing on the cake

Benefits

• Work alongside experienced marketing & PR pros who will show you "the ropes" and how we thrive by forming "a flying wedge" while adhering to our signature 3-D Framework to meet our clients' lofty goals
• Flexible work schedule can be adjusted to meet the needs of the right person (e.g., a military spouse, a student, a caregiver, someone with another part-time job they want to keep, etc.)
• Competitive hourly compensation and training allowance for the first 90 days
• Assessment at 90 days to determine a mutually agreeable best path forward
• Potential to grow into a full-time W2 employee with benefits and/or a larger 1099 subcontractor role over time
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