PR and Marketing Intern
The Opportunity
As the successful applicant, you will work 2-3 days per week over 2 months assisting our account managers with their current clients (flexible days around your current schedule). You will learn how to break down and manage projects and time-sensitive tasks, how to pitch to the media and develop marketing and sales plans, and how to undertake various marketing and public relations tasks effectively across a broad range of disciplines.
The internship will give you the opportunity to put your learnt university theory into practice and provide future employees with a strong case study as to why they should hire you.
About You
- Final year of study in Marketing/PR/Advertising/Communications undergrad (or 1st year postgrad) with a good assignment average
- Strong communication skills, especially written
- Strong Microsoft suite skills
- Ability to work as an integral part of the team and complete tasks in an efficient and independent manner when required
- Go-getter with a drive to succeed in the workforce and within their future career
- BONUS: photography/videography/graphic design skills
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be involved in:
- Writing case studies and general copy writing
- Putting together media release drafts
- Following up releases with applicable media
- Social media management and development
- Getting supplier quotes, particularly for events
- Calling sales prospects for clients
- Compiling advertising kits
- Planning sales pitches and marketing efforts
- General admin duties (stuffing envelopes, cleaning data, collating membership packs)
About Us
We are a full service PR and marketing agency based in Parramatta (right next to Westfield, walking distance from the train station). We have been running for 10 years and serve a variety of clients, all with differing needs. Our current workload involves a lot of PR and events work, with our staff dedicated to showing the successful applicant the ropes and answer any questions they have to help their learning journey.
At Hugo Halliday we support the professional development of all our staff and will offer the successful applicant any help we can to assist in their career progression. We will provide them with both a written and verbal reference for any jobs they apply for in the future.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing why this opportunity is of interest to you to Jessica at jessica@hugohalliday.com. Applications close August 9 2017, with immediate starts available for the successful applicant.
Please note: this is an unpaid internship but you will be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses and meal allowances during any client events.