Public Relations Intern

Arthritis Foundation Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arthritis Foundation Inc. is seeking a Public Relations Intern for a part-time, 20-hour-per-week role in Atlanta, GA. This nonprofit internship focuses on national and local media relations, storytelling and brand visibility to raise awareness of the Foundation’s mission.

You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, media relations and storytelling within the Marketing & Communications team.

Qualifications

• Open to current 4-year university students pursuing Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Social Media, or Media Relations.
• Undergrad or recent graduate in communications, journalism, public relations or public health.
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Write press materials (press releases, media pitches, media alerts) and news articles for website
• Assist with media outreach
• Track media coverage and compile campaign results reports
• Conduct research to support communications strategies
• Assist with media interview coordination for spokespeople
• Assist with media outreach in key Arthritis Foundation markets
• Participate in communications planning meetings
• Create communications and media relations content as directed by Supervisor
• Time allocations: 50, 15, 20, 10, 0

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Research abilities

Education

Undergraduate student in communications/public relations

Job description

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Public Relations Intern

Temporary Part-Time Atlanta, GA, US

Job Title

Public Relations Intern

Classification

Grade 1 SS A | $20 per hour

Department

Home Office | Marketing & Communications

FLSA Status

Part-Time | 20 hours per week

Sr. Manager, Strategic Communications & PR

Location
Atlanta, GA

POSITION SUMMARY(Basic purpose or primary function of job)

The Public Relations Intern supports national and local media relations campaigns, storytelling and brand visibility efforts to raise awareness of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission and impact. The internship provides hands‑on experience in nonprofit communications, public relations and media relations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES(Principal responsibilities or job duties)

• Write press materials (press releases, media pitches, media alerts) and news articles for website
• Assist with media outreach
• Track media coverage using free online tools and compile campaign results reports
• Conduct research needed to implement communications strategies
• Assist with media interview coordination for volunteer and staff spokespeople
• Assist with media outreach in key Arthritis Foundation markets
• Participate in communications planning meetings

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

The internship is open to current students enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a degree or post-graduate degree in one of the following disciplines: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Social Media, or Media Relations.

Additional Qualifications

• Undergraduate student or recent graduate in communications, journalism, public relations or public health
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in teams
• Interest in nonprofit communications and public relations
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in nonprofit communications
• Organizational and research abilities
• Ability to work remotely and manage deadlines

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TIME ALLOCATIONS

Create communications and media relations content as directed by Supervisor

50

15

20

Assist with media interview coordination

10

Conduct research to support communications strategies