Public Relations Intern

NRG Energy•Lehi, UT

About The Position

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Public Relations intern. This role will support Vivint's proactive and reactive PR efforts, including content and messaging creation, award submissions and tracking, coverage monitoring, product placement, reviews and forum monitoring, database and newsroom maintenance, team coordination, and more. There will be a specific focus on advancing AI-driven solutions for brand reputation and communications, including leveraging data insights and integrating large language models (LLMs) into public response and communication strategies.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Must be a current sophomore
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail
Familiarity with AI and its symbiotic relationship with media
Advanced understanding of social media platforms and digital PR and Brand trends
Organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in PR and Brand monitoring and reporting software, Microsoft Excel, Keynote, and PowerPoint
Positive attitude, proactive approach, and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in PR, Communications, Brand, Marketing, or related fields is a plus - but not required

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of effective communication strategies across various internal and external channels, including email, social media, and media outreach
Deliver an optimized and streamlined digital reputation strategy, tracking, engagement, reporting, and analysis efforts
Help conceptualize, draft, edit, and distribute PR and Brand materials, ensuring compliance to all company and brand standards and guidelines
Work with internal teams and external agencies on proactive and reactive PR and Brand Campaigns, Marketing efforts, Product Launches, and other related activities
Shadow PR and Brand teams, attend meetings, compile messaging, and assist with creative strategy
Support and maintain internal programs including media monitoring and reporting, awards submissions, review trackers, and more
Help with administrative duties related to PR and Brand
Support the development and execution of strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, sales, customer care, marketing, and events, to ensure seamless execution of initiatives