INTERN, MARKETING - PR & EVENTS

El Pollo Loco • Costa Mesa, CA

3d

About The Position

The PR & Events Intern will support the Director of Brand Communications in executing PR functions, brand events, and cross functional communications initiatives. The Intern will gain hands-on experience in media relations, content development, event execution and brand marketing.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student, college seniors, or recent college graduate (within the last 12 months).
• Must be actively enrolled or recently graduated from a degree program in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated understanding of current culture and digital trends, and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining media lists and pitching stories to journalists
• Track and merchandise media coverage for the brand, including assisting with the weekly Buzz Report highlighting marketing efforts across all disciplines
• Assist in materials development including press releases, project briefs, manage campaign timelines, and update project management tools, LinkedIn content, etc.
• Work cross functionally to aid in planning, set up and execution of brand and media events and activations, including potential content capture
• Conduct research on industry trends, cultural moments, competitors, potential brand partners, influencers, and other relevant topics, as needed
• Assist with brainstorming creative ideas to support menu and module tests and launches
• Assist with any potential merch development and prize fulfilment, including vendor relations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern