Public Relations Summer Intern

Description JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency serving national, emerging, and category-leading brands since 2003. For over 20 years, JDA Worldwide has partnered with purpose-driven brands to achieve real, lasting results. We’re more than a transactional agency—we carefully select clients and commit to creativity and accountability. Our culture emphasizes high grace and high expectations, fostering a kind and talented team that’s hard on the work and good to each other. We believe the best is yet to come because we're building it together. Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis, JDA has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for 4 consecutive years. And we aren’t done growing. Having been named to the Inc. 5000 list for 8 consecutive years, we are looking to add more talent to our ambitious team. JDA’s state-of-the-art office is filled with curious, kind people working alongside purpose-driven clients such as Biglife, Unitus, and Ruth's Chris. We hope you'll consider joining our team for the Summer! Prolific is the parent company of JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency. Check out our website to learn more: Key Responsibilities This position is responsible for research pertaining to current client news and events, writing press releases and media advisories, and assisting with client accounts as needed. This position requires an exceptional work ethic, as well as professional writing and research abilities. Research, write, edit, and fact-check press releases, statements, and editorials Develop and curate customized media contact lists, tailored for each client’s location audience and campaigns Identify opportunities in the news cycle Collaborate and brainstorm alongside a team to assign tasks to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met Master and utilize company PR tools (such as Cision and Meltwater) Create analysis for client/media interactions and circulation Research, establish, and develop media relationships Present superb written material by requested deadlines Increase media interactions with client press releases measured by company analytics Other activities as assigned by manager The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those listed above. Requirements Currently working towards BSc/BA or recent graduate in Public Relations, Communications, Business, or a related field Background in researching, writing and editing publications Interest in different industries, particularly in Faith, Business, and Government Excellent writing skills in multiple formats Presentation skills Project and Time management Problem-solving aptitude Results driven Knowledge of AP Style Benefits Interns will be compensated $2,500 for the summer Interns will be provided a spot for parking downtown Interns will enjoy various meals and team building entertainment opportunities Location: JDA Worldwide, Downtown Indianapolis – 135 N Pennsylvania St. 25th Floor Duration: 10 weeks Hybrid Schedule: Interns are expected to report to the office every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9am-3pm for the duration of the internship. Work outside the office is also expected to complete projects on time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prolificonline