Public Relations Internship

JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency with a 20-year track record of scaling revenue and global impact for purpose-driven brands. Join our optimistic, people-first culture. 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 3 consecutive years. And we aren’t done growing. Having been named to the Inc. 5000 list for 7 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 offer top-notch employee perks and benefits such as flexible PTO, fun team events, excellent insurance, Tuesday lunches, and amazing office snacks.

Prolific is the parent company of JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency and PR firm. Check out our website to learn more: https://jdaworldwide.com/

Location:Washington, DC (In-person / Hybrid)

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 contract 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 managerThis is a paid internship, with an expectation of 20-40 hours per week. The job duties are many, various, and not limited to those listed above.

Requirements

• Recent graduate or working towards BSc/BA 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

• Work from home flexibility
• Fitness center in our office building
• Free drinks and snacks