PR Intern

Earnscliffe Strategy Group•Toronto, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Earnscliffe is one of Canada’s leading public affairs, public relations, opinion research, and digital + design firms. We work with organizations, businesses, associations, and campaigns to navigate complex challenges, shape public conversations, and connect with the audiences that matter most. Our integrated teams bring together expertise across communications, public affairs, research, digital strategy, and creative design to deliver thoughtful and impactful work. From advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement to branding, content, and digital communications, we help clients move their objectives forward with clear and effective strategies. We are looking for a PR Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience supporting a range of client work. This is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop your skills in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Basic computer and Internet skills: Word, PPT, Excel, social media
Excellent writer with acute attention to detail and grammar
An understanding of media relations
Able to communicate well with the team, ask questions, accept challenges
Strong organization skills
Take initiative and be tenacious
Able to multi-task, prioritize requests and switch easily between different tasks
Think from a client perspective / be service-minded
Demonstrate attention to detail

Responsibilities

Complete assignments, meet deadlines and work with supervisors
Social media postings (internal)
Basic media relations skills including: Develop complete, error free media lists: use of data bases, research, follow up, verify accuracy of information
Traditional, online, broadcast, print, and social media outlets – business, consumer trades etc.
Weekly team minutes and activity tracker printing/distribution
Client and competitor research
Covering the front desk
Assist in general office duties (setting up for meetings, organization, purchasing supplies, etc.)
Support client team on assignments and meet deadlines
Daily monitoring and reporting on client coverage (both internal and client facing)
Participate in client team internal meetings
Pitch media, follow up and achieve coverage as appropriate
Editorial writing support (e.g. press releases, advisories, bylines, etc.)
Develop accurate measurement reports and dashboards
Assist in preparing for and supporting media training sessions
Contribute to brainstorms
Note-taking and team distributions following new business meetings/brainstorms
Support team on new business proposals: formatting, printing, binding