Strategic Communications & PR Intern

Wayne State University; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from PR professionals

Hands-on experience with media pitching

Networking opportunities with senior leadership

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Virginia is seeking a Communications intern to help articulate and promote breach containment strategies. Successful candidates should be pursuing a degree in Communications or a related field. Responsibilities include researching speaking opportunities, assisting with media outreach, and collaborating on communications campaigns. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment along with mentorship from industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a related Bachelor's degree.
• Strong research and writing abilities, comfortable across different formats.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and shortlist external speaking opportunities.
• Support planning and pitching processes.
• Assist with messaging, press releases, and communications campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and update content.

Skills

Research and writing abilities

Familiarity with podcast editing

Proficiency with social media platforms

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office

Canva

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Job description

A cybersecurity firm in Virginia is seeking a Communications intern to help articulate and promote breach containment strategies. Successful candidates should be pursuing a degree in Communications or a related field. Responsibilities include researching speaking opportunities, assisting with media outreach, and collaborating on communications campaigns. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment along with mentorship from industry professionals.