Job Title
SPRING 2024 BROADCAST PR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (Microsoft Broadcast Team)
Company
Waggener Edstrom Communications
Job Description
What We Need
Are you looking to join the fast-paced world of PR, where technology, business, consumers, and media intersect? To support storytelling with innovative companies that impact society and culture at large? WE Communications is looking for a media-savvy intern to join our Broadcast team. As an intern, you’ll experience the best in communications while working with a Fortune 500 company and have an opportunity to secure a full-time role at the agency following the program.
Interns at WE Communications are provided with the resources, training and support needed to kick-start a career in the communications industry. The 16-week program (March 5 – June 14) is a paid ($20/hr.), full-time internship designed to provide valuable experiences that build strong communication foundations for entry-level professionals.
Interns receive customized industry and agency training, individualized coaching and feedback, and networking opportunities with peers and agency leadership. As an intern, you will be embedded on the Broadcast team supporting our Microsoft account for hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations. Additionally, interns have the chance to develop a sense of belonging with a cohort of peers, via one-on-one mentorship and/or the agency’s Employee Resource Groups.
Eligible candidates are available to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm in their time zone. Interns are required to come into office every Tuesday (your team might have additional requirements) and MUST be within commuting distance to one of the below offices:
- Bellevue, WA
- Portland, OR
Application deadline is 5pm PT Friday, February 16. All resumes received after this date will be considered for future programs.
What you’ll be doing
WITH A WE COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Understand the significant role strategic communications play in achieving our clients’ business objectives.
- Learn WE’s unique methods and best practices around relationship building and strategic communications with clients and media influencers.
- Build media relations skills and identify important and upcoming industry trends.
- Research the basics of clients’ products, PR plans, and teams’ strategies and tactics to help clients tell their stories to their target audiences.
- Work with the WE Broadcast team to manage and/or route reactive media requests, develop story ideas, and contribute to planning/strategy for major events and/or moments.
- Support distribution of news and announcements to a variety of media, including logistics coordination and materials development for press engagements, industry moments, etc.
- Develop a deep sense of teamwork with colleagues across the US using Microsoft Teams technology.
- Report and provide insight on relevant coverage and industry/cultural trends.
- Employment is not guaranteed at the completion of the internship program.
What you’ve been able to accomplish
IMPORTANT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
- Candidates who are passionate communicators and life-long learners and who exhibit our agency values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Passion, Curiosity.
- Proactive, resourceful and dependable candidates who are excited to play a pivotal role as part of a team.
- Strong writing capabilities with ability to gather and synthesize large quantities of information into succinct and clear communications.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize time-sensitive requests.
- Ability to balance multi-faceted projects, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Passionate about the evolution of human/technology interaction – specifically how artificial intelligence will influence the way we engage with technology at work and in our personal lives.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 1-year of professional experience or previous work in comms or comms-related field.
- Previous broadcast experience and/or working knowledge of broadcast PR.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint and OneDrive.
- Strong written communications with minimal grammatical and spelling errors.
- Ability to think critically, analytically, and synthesize information into organized, professional, and concise written materials.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the following areas:
- Proactive engagement, teamwork and collaboration
- Accountability, ability to be flexible in ambiguous and stressful situations
- Professionalism around giving and receiving feedback
- Seeks feedback as an opportunity to grow
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously
- Worked under deadline pressure and able to maintain grace
About Us
WE Communications:
WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.
We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.
Your Salary:
The target range of base salary in all locations within the United States for this role is $20.00 per hour.
Benefits:
– Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
– Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days
– 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support
– 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees
– 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability
– 2 weeks caregiver leave
– Support with home office equipment
– Bi-annual Wellness Credits
– Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
– Community Engagement Days
– Learning and Development Programs for our employees
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Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.
Beginning September 2023, North America employees will be asked to come into the office on Tuesdays only.
Expected Salary
Location
Bellevue, WA
Job Posting Date
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:51:21 GMT