Spring Marketing Intern

PPR Strategies is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and hard-working individual for the position of Marketing Intern. If you’re a strong writer who wants to build a career in marketing, content writing, and PR, this is the opportunity for you!

We’re seeking a hard-working individual with excellent writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to stay organized and multitask. The successful candidate has an in-depth knowledge of marketing techniques, content writing, and social media platforms.

All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited US college or university for the semester they are applying.

Responsibilities include:

• writing marketing content for various clients to be used on the web, social media, print ads, radio ads, etc.
• contributing to the creation of mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content
• designing and presenting new social media campaign ideas
• distributing the content to the appropriate recipient (such as the media, the client, etc.)
• monitoring and tracking communications between the clients and various media outlets such as newspapers, radio broadcasts, and television stations
• working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and fellow team members to execute communications plans
• informing the media of any newsworthy events on behalf of clients.

Skills:

• strong writing and editing skills
• a streak of perfectionism when it comes to editing/proofreading
• preferred but not required: skilled in AP Style
• understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques
• excellent oral and written communication skills (You’re comfortable talking to strangers, building relationships, and making cold calls.)
• self-motivated and self-aware, asking for help when needed

You are skilled in the following programs:

• MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
• WordPress or similar CMS
• We welcome both experienced candidates as well as active learners who are passionate about working hard and growing.

Work Schedule / Location / Compensation:

• Monday – Friday: flexible around your class schedule
• This internship is offered as an in-person, virtual, or hybrid experience. Our office is located in Frederick, MD.
• This is a paid internship.

To Apply:

Email Mia@PPRStrategies.com – be sure to include when you’d like to start in the subject line – “Intern Application: [Fall, Spring or Summer] Semester”

PPR Strategies is a boutique marketing and PR agency started in 2002 by CEO Sandy Dubay. PPR Strategies serves Economic Development and Tourism Agencies across the mid-Atlantic region with their Marketing and Communications initiatives. In an intimate office setting, you’ll have the opportunity to work as an integral part of a small, passionate, creative team, and closely with our clients and colleagues.