2013-04-04 10:51

Details

Contact
Jennifer Pett
jmpett@phillipscompany.com
512-502-5857 x30
900 South Capital of Texas Highway Suite 100

Posted April 4, 2013

Pay: Paid

Skills Required
Writing, media relations coursework and experience, social media proficiency, organization

Include in Application
Resume, cover letter, writing samples and other relevant marketing communications/PR experience they would like to get in front of us

Internship Type
General Public Relations

Phillips & Company is a global communications firm that helps clients create, defend and sustain leadership positions through public relations and business development. Our approach to campaign management helps companies focus on the strategies that deliver greater market leverage.Phillips & Company has broad experience working with companies in both established and emerging markets. We bring together perspectives from a wide range of industries and business models while still recognizing the unique challenges of each market and industry segment. Our clients are looking to redefine a competitive position, attract new customers, introduce new products or establish new channels.

Duties

An intern provides support to account teams and/or individuals by performing the following duties:
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of integrated business development and marketing communications campaigns
• Proofread, edit, and draft press releases and other client collateral
• Perform client tasks such as media relations, business development calls and writing for external audiences
• Contribute to, manage, and monitor social media accounts
• Participate in positioning and messaging workshops with public relations components
• Perform research activities for business development and public relations programs
• Stay current with industry trends and news
• Develop positive relationships with clients and personnel
• Handle miscellaneous mailings and correspondence as necessary and perform administrative tasks as needed