College Intern - Media Relations

SRP • Tempe, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching Access to a recreation and fitness facility Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year Summary SRP's Public and Media Relations team, which is part of the Integrated Communications department, offers an exciting opportunity to gain firsthand media relations experience in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with a team of seasoned professionals. The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 26 hours per week maximum.

Requirements

• Strong writing, editing and organizational skills
• An interest in communications or public relations
• College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management

Responsibilities

• Creating the daily media coverage newsletter
• Developing key performance reports
• Supporting the creation of video and photo packages
• Pitching media opportunities
• Drafting media materials
• Opportunity to work with other teams within the Integrated Communications department and to network within SRP

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed