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Public Relations intern - Summer 2021 (St. Louis)

Position Overview and Responsibilities

Considering a career in integrated communications? If so, consider an internship at FleishmanHillard St. Louis, the global headquarters for one of the largest, most prestigious communications agencies in the world. Three times a year, we hire highly qualified candidates for our internships to work with some of the very best professionals in the industry. We have positions available in a variety of practice groups and specialty areas including brand marketing, corporate reputation management, internal communications, entertainment and sports, digital and social media, digital marketing, issues and crisis management and public affairs.

We are looking for individuals who have excellent writing skills, are passionate about communications and eager to learn. The FleishmanHillard experience provides the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through exposure to client service and the inner workings of a global, integrated communications firm.

FleishmanHillard believes a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit our agency, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.


Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have at least a 3.2 GPA and will have completed their junior year of college, though recent graduates are preferred. Basic job requirements include excellent written and oral communications skills, an innate curiosity, and desire to learn in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Interns have the opportunity to be a part of the account staff teams and assist with media campaigns, developing media materials, conducting research, and other account-related activities. All candidates must also exhibit a desire and motivation to learn and the ability to work as part of a team. 

Interested candidates must attach the following items to their online application upon submission: 
  • Cover letter expressing interest in the internship program
  • Resume
  • Writing samples (three if possible): Examples would be something written for a classroom assignment or previous internship (press release, pitch letter, media kit, social media calendar), a campus newspaper or magazine article, or an essay, blog post, letter, or memo of some sort
  • Letter of recommendation from a former teacher, employer, or personal reference (teacher or employer are preferred)
  • Transcript (can be unofficial)
Deadline for Summer session submissions: March 1 (The internship is a paid, full-time position requiring a commitment of at least three months)