Global Media Relations Intern

Jobtailor; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shure in Niles, IL offers a hands-on internship in media relations and communications for students pursuing journalism, PR, or marketing. You will gain experience across events, press materials, and outreach.

Responsibilities include building media lists, writing releases, coordinating speaking opportunities, monitoring media, amplifying content on LinkedIn, measuring performance, supporting awards entries, and pursuing thought leadership initiatives with guidance from a seasoned team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Journalism, PR, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to improve end-to-end processes.
• Authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Build media lists and plan/manage events.
• Measure and track media performance.
• Write and develop press releases.
• Support awards entries and speaking opportunities.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate outreach.
• Amplify content on LinkedIn and support AI-powered search optimization.

Skills

Media relations

Event planning

Content development

Research & reporting

MuckRack experience

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Journalism/PR/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Muck Rack

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Build media lists
• Plan and manage events
• Measure and track media performance
• Write and develop press releases
• Assist with awards entries
• Manage speaking opportunities
• Respond to media inquiries
• Manage media relations processes
• Conduct media monitoring, research, reporting, content development, and outreach coordination
• Support customer-focused stories highlighting Shure solutions
• Support thought leadership efforts
• Amplify content on LinkedIn
• Strengthen how audiences discover Shure through AI-powered search

Requirements

• In-process of a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or a related field
• Highly organized and eager to build end-to-end process improvement skills
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures
• Self-motivated, team player, detail oriented
• Able to meet required deadlines
• Ability to work independently with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with PR database MuckRack a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Shure will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in media relations, event management, and content development, with a focus on enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement through strategic communication efforts. Proficient in utilizing PR tools and platforms to track media performance and support thought leadership initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Media Relations Management
• Event Planning and Management
• Press Release Development
• MuckRack Experience
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Media List Building
• Media Performance Measurement
• Content Development
• Media Monitoring
• Research and Reporting
• Outreach Coordination
• Awards Entry Assistance
• Speaking Opportunity Management
• AI-Powered Search Optimization
• Social Media Amplification

Soft Skills

• Highly Organized
• Detail Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Team Player
• Good Verbal and Written Communication

Industry Keywords

• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Communications
• Customer-Focused Stories