Public Relations Intern

Versaterm • Lexington, SC

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About The Position

Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, we’ve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions. Through purposeful integrations and a selective growth strategy, we focus on improving workflows to help our customers achieve more efficient operations, better service and more just outcomes.
Our teams are driven by innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. As we continue to grow and expand our ecosystem, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and transform the future of public safety technology. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for an ambitious and creative Public Relations Intern to support the media relations, social media, content strategy and branding efforts of Versaterm. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications team members, you will assist with ambitious storytelling projects at the intersection of technology and public safety. You will be heavily involved with content creation, tactical execution and administrative support across a broad range of campaigns. You will learn how to develop executive communications strategies, interact and build relationships with the media and create content at both the product and thought leadership level. You will also learn how to develop and use AI tools to augment communications workflows.

Requirements

• Pursuing Associate’s, Bachelor’s or graduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail
• An interest in cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence and drones
• Creative mindset balanced with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Organized self-starter with ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
• Note: Due to the nature of our work with public safety agencies, this position requires compliance with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive, fingerprint-based background check. Please note that specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information on CJIS security requirements, please visit the FBI's CJIS Security Policy Resource Center.

Nice To Haves

• Light design skills, with image editing a plus
• Based in the Lexington/Columbia, SC area preferred

Responsibilities

• Ideate on earned media pitching opportunities that elevate our products and executives
• Draft and review media outreach materials, including briefing documents, pitches and media lists
• Assist in writing and editing long-form content, including blog posts, case studies, and thought leadership articles regarding public safety technology
• Develop multimedia assets, such as short-form videos or graphics, to support digital storytelling initiatives
• Interview subject matter experts within the company to gather insights for communications campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees