F+A Professional Internship

Firmani + Associates Inc.; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Firmani + Associates Inc. offers a paid internship in PR and marketing, intended to mimic an account coordinator role.

You will collaborate with agency and client leaders, building press materials and digital content while conducting competitive and industry research. The four-month, full-time internship is hybrid, requiring two days per week in our Seattle office and the opportunity to work remotely the other days.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and produce quality work.
• BONUS: Internship/work experience, student publications or relevant roles.

Responsibilities

• Craft well-written first drafts of press releases, media pitches, blogs and digital content.
• Conduct editorial, award and speaking opportunity research.
• Monitor and report performance of earned and owned media and digital campaigns.
• Support account executives and managers in communications with clients, gathering information, driving deadlines, participating in meetings, and offering new ideas and activities for client programs.

Skills

Initiative

Results-driven

Collaborative/Relationship-driven

Detail-oriented

Quality commitment

Professionally mature

Exceptional writer

Education

BA/BS degree in communications/public relations/journalism

Job description

Our professional internship program offers a wealth of real-world experience for motivated individuals looking to jumpstart their careers in PR and marketing. You’ll work at the level of an account coordinator, collaborating directly with agency and account leaders and engaging with clients. F+A interns build strong portfolios of press releases and digital content, competitive and industry research, earned media placements and more.

This is a paid, full‑time position that typically lasts four months. It is a hybrid position that requires two days per week in our Seattle office, located in the Fremont neighborhood.

We’re looking for individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, digital marketing or another communications field who are proud to possess the attributes and skills outlined below.

Candidate Attributes

• Initiative: As self‑starter, you are eager to develop new ideas and get things done. You can identify situations that will require a response, and seek to proactively address needs.
• Results‑driven: You find ways to succeed no matter the challenge. You take ownership of responsibilities and are a natural problem solver.
• Collaborative/Relationship‑driven: You enjoy being part of a team working toward shared goals and a mutual accountability. You are curious and understand the importance of listening, asking questions and allowing others to be heard.
• Detail‑oriented: You take pride in your excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Quality commitment: You respect and maintain a strong focus on high quality standards.
• Professionally mature: You demonstrate sound judgment, integrity and discretion. You exhibit confidence, experience, and poise.
• Exceptional writer: Your education and experience reflect excellent writing ability that is creative and technically proficient. You have a near‑rabid adherence to AP style.

Experience And Education

• A BA/BS degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and produce quality work.
• BONUS: Professional experience through other internships, jobs, student publications and /or relevant roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft well‑written first drafts of press releases, media pitches, blogs and digital content.
• Conduct editorial, award and speaking opportunity research.
• Monitor and report performance of earned and owned media and digital campaigns.
• Support account executives and managers in communications with clients, gathering information, driving deadlines, participating in meetings, and offering new ideas and activities for client programs.

What We Offer

We offer a team‑oriented culture that celebrates growth and mentorship and embraces those who are driven and ambitious while thoughtful and conscientious. We gravitate toward those who look to constantly improve their skill sets; take pleasure in creating order from chaos; recognize the difference between process and results; and take pride in exceeding expectations.

Our Internship Position Provides

• A minimum of four months of professional work experience
• Full‑time, paid hourly position
• Hybrid work environment, including two days per week collaborating in‑person at our Fremont office and on‑site at clients, and the opportunity to work remotely the other three days.