Summer 2019 Account Intern

Wye Communications is seeking a motivated, energetic and highly organized individual for a full-time, three month paid summer internship in Chicago. Our intern will work with our account teams on several clients, including the execution of program tactics. We are looking for interns with strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to work hard and have fun in a collaborative environment. Marketing and communications majors in their junior or senior years of college with past internship experience are preferred. Start date is targeted for June 3, 2019.

Work Responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining media lists and influencer outreach
• Drafting, disseminating and pitching media alerts and press releases
• Participating in and taking notes for brainstorms, project meetings and client meetings
• Creation of publicity materials and media kits
• Drafting and posting social media content
• Conducting research
• Media monitoring and reporting
• Compiling news summaries and providing general office support

Knowledge & Skills:

• Self-starter
• Strong time management and prioritization
• Ability to coordinate projects from inception to completion and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in public relations, social media and technology
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Website development or graphic design experience encouraged, but not required

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• University/college junior or graduating senior
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, mass communications, journalism or related field
• Public relations or in-house marketing communications experience preferred

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@wyecomm.com.