Interested in a career in PR, brand development and communications? If so, you’re going to need the skills and relevant work experience to get your foot in the door of this exciting and fast changing industry. We take great pride in mentoring the talent of tomorrow and our well-known nurturing corporate culture has helped launched the careers of many. Through our hands-on, year-round corporate internship program, university students compete for a unique opportunity to learn from and work alongside our award-winning team.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN You will benefit from a number of training modules we have developed to address the fundamental skills required of this profession. In addition to gaining an understanding of the industry and first-hand experience of working closely with the team, you can expect to develop confidence, critical and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:
Preparing different types of communication materials, e.g. press releases, media pitches, bylined articles, briefing documents, fact sheets, executive biographies
Contributing to the agency’s social media platforms
Participating in strategy meetings, brainstorming sessions, media interviews, events and research studies
Conducting research and analysis using the latest research tools
Building relationships with journalist, bloggers, and other members of the media
Assisting in planning and execution of photo shoots and special events
Supporting with the management of crises and learn how to respond in an effective manner
REQUIREMENTS: ONLY THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST NEED APPLY
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Major in public relations, communications, English, journalism or marketing
Be a junior or senior in college
Strong organization, communication and time management skills
Good team player with positive attitude, enthusiastic and self-motivated
Proficiency in social media platforms, and additional skills with Photoshop, Illustrator and other photo-editing software will be an advantage
Have a high proficiency in both written and spoken English. and Chinese
WORK SCHEDULE:
Applicants are responsible for transportation to and from the Internship experience
Willing to commit to at a minimum of 2 full-days/week
Hours can be flexible and will depend on the student’s class schedule, course requirements (if applicable) and availability
A stipend will be provided based on the program duration
About FINN Partners, Inc Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to almost $200 million in fees during the past 13 years, becoming one of the fastest-growing independent public relations agencies in the world. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies, PRovoke Media’s 2024 Best Agency to Work For and 2022 Agency of the Year, the full-service marketing and communications company's record-setting pace results from organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 36 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In addition, FINN provides its clients with access to top-tier agencies worldwide through its membership in the global network PROI. Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madison, Wisc., Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Vancouver, Washington D.C. and Yangon. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @finnpartners.
Please note that all personal data collected during the recruitment process will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a detailed resume, including availability as well as the numbers of hours and specific days that you can commit to per week. To learn more about our FINN Partners, please visit our website or follow us on social media on LinkedIn and Instagram to get the latest news and developments.