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ORGANIZATION PROFILE

ABOUT NELSON SCHMIDT INC.

We Deliver Customers.® Nelson Schmidt Inc. is an independent full-service marketing agency located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As one of the Top 200 Marketing Agencies of 2020 according to Chief Marketer, Nelson Schmidt serves U.S. and international clients within select considered purchase industries. Nelson Schmidt is a member of MAGNET, the Marketing & Advertising Global Network, ANA and PRSA. For more information visit www.NelsonSchmidt.com.

JOB OVERVIEW

We’re searching for a PR intern to join our dynamic, hard-working team. This is an opportunity to cultivate career growth through real world experience in a modern PR practice. Candidates should be dedicated to mastering the craft, take pride in their work and have passion for a career in public relations. This is a paid, part-time internship with potential to evolve into a fulltime role.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Key Responsibilities Include:

• Working directly with PR leadership to produce best-in-class work that achieves results.
• Creating and maintaining media lists and editorial calendars – experience working with Critical Mention or other PR/social media software is a plus.
• Support drafting press releases and media pitches and assist with distribution to media outlets.
• Collaborating on digital and print content development.
• Tracking media hits and compiling coverage reports.
• Researching industry trends to help determine relevant story angles.
• Assist in developing and scheduling social media content for both clients and agency channels.
• Compile social media performance reports.
• Apply strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Administrative duties, as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Key Requirements Include:

• Recent graduate or senior status student working towards a degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations.
• Previous internship or entrepreneurial experience preferred.
• Ability to take accountability for your work (both good and bad) and receive constructive feedback for improvement.
• Ability to solve problems with critical thinking.
• Organization, prioritization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detailed portfolio and either personal or professional work – ideally both.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in written format.
• Strong writing, editing and research skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a paid, part-time internship.

Free coffee and food at our agency-owned café.

Agency provided computer.