Public Relations Intern

  • Full-time

Job Description

KemperLesnik is a leading public relations, events and sports marketing agency serving Fortune 500 clients. Ranked by Crain's Chicago Business among Chicago's top PR agencies, KemperLesnik produces award-winning communications programs for B2B firms, global consumer products companies and leading sports brands in addition to constructing acclaimed sports marketing sponsorship platforms and activations. KemperLesnik manages major national and international events, including the Maui Invitational, and numerous PGA TOUR affiliated events, for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.kemperlesnik.com; Follow us on Twitter: @KemperLesnik and LinkedIn.

KemperLesnik is seeking energetic and self-motivated people for internships for its public relations division.

In these positions, PR interns will learn to:

  • Understand the media process
  • Prepare for and undertake media relations campaigns
  • Work with journalists
  • Research news
  • Create media contact lists
  • Initiate social media campaigns

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Media contact list development and maintenance
  • News research
  • Pitch letter and other news writing
  • Media pitching
  • Social media communications

Interns will be based at KemperLesnik's Chicago office (10 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1844) or based remotely. Hours are typically 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., but are flexible depending on class schedule. Interns are paid minimum wage, no benefits.

Qualifications

  • Must be junior or senior in college with degree focus in business, marketing or journalism
  • Previous internships preferred
  • Demonstrable knowledge of social media
  • Demonstrable knowledge of media relations
  • Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience working as part of a team
  • A strong work ethic
  • An entrepreneurial spirit
  • A true love of public relations

Additional Information

KemperLesnik Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer