Padilla | NEXTern – Media Relations
Account Service
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Description
Padilla NEXTerns, the agency’s summer internship program, offers college students and recent graduates opportunities in account service, brand, public relations and creative tracks.
As a Padilla NEXTern, you don’t just gain hands on experience working with some of the leading minds in our industry, you will help build the framework for the future of our agency. We’re not looking for someone to just fit in. We’re looking for someone who’s interested in creating what’s next.
Padilla is looking for an ambitious, confident NEXTern for a paid, full-time, three-month internship to support our busy Media Relations practice. Our internships offer real-world experience and play a pivotal role in larger account teams. As a NEXTern, you’ll work with and provide support to a number of account managers and other staff members, so flexibility and a team attitude are key.
Responsibilities
Writing news releases, feature articles and pitch letters
Researching reporters and building media lists and influencer lists
Attending client meetings
Producing internal Media Relations Committee Updates
Pitching media
Assisting with event logistics
Participating in agency-wide trainings hosted by subject matter experts within Padilla
Important Dates:
• Application deadline: February 15, 2019
• NEXTerns notified: mid-March 2019
• Program start date: June 3, 2019
• Program end date: Aug. 23, 2019
Becoming a Padilla NEXTern has its benefits:
• Hands-on experience and competitive pay
• Cross-office training and off-site opportunities
• Vibrant social culture
• Great people doing great work for great people