Media Relations Intern – Fall

Champion Management Group, LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Champion Management Group, LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a part-time PR assistant to draft and edit press releases, media alerts, blogs and other materials using AP Style for a diverse client base across food, beverage, lifestyle and beyond.

You will build and update media lists for local, business, trade and national outlets, conduct outreach via email and Muck Rack, pitch story ideas to journalists, and monitor media trends to spot opportunities for coverage.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Comfortable working with limited supervision.
• Experience securing media placements in food/beverage or lifestyle spaces is a bonus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Energetic, organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit press releases, media alerts, blogs and PR materials using AP Style for various clients across industries.
• Build, maintain and update media lists tailored to clients’ target markets (local, business, trade and national outlets).
• Conduct outreach on client campaigns and distribute press releases via email and Muck Rack.
• Pitch story ideas to journalists and build relationships to secure coverage.
• Monitor media outlets for trends, mentions and opportunities for coverage.
• Develop and pitch TV and radio segments to maximize client exposure.

Skills

Media relations

AP Style

News writing

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Journalism

Job description

Responsibilities

Draft and edit press releases, media alerts, blogs and other PR materials using AP Style for various clients across different industries.

Build, maintain and update media lists tailored to clients’ target markets, including local consumer, business, trade and national media outlets.

Conduct outreach on client campaigns and distribute press releases to media contacts via email and Muck Rack, ensuring timely and effective communication.

Pitch story ideas to journalists, build relationships with media members and secure positive media coverage for clients.

Monitor media outlets for industry trends, client mentions and opportunities for coverage.

Develop and pitch TV and radio segments, especially morning shows, in various markets to maximize client exposure.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a current senior working toward a degree or recently received their college degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related discipline

A team player who is also comfortable working with limited supervision

One year of experience with proven success in securing media placements in the food/beverage or lifestyle space is a bonus

Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Energetic, organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated

Schedule

Part-time, non-exempt hourly position

28 hours per week

Hybrid role in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Applicants must reside in the DFW area and be able to commute to our Dallas office.