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SXSW, LLC.

(I) Public Relations Intern

Austin, TX

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

SXSW Public Relations Intern Internship Purpose SXSW is seeking exceptional candidates to for our Public Relations Internship position. This internship offers hands-on experience working within the ...

CODAworx

International PR Internship

Madison, WI · On-site

$10/hr

To accomplish this, we are seeking an International PR Intern for spring semester, 2014, whose primary responsibility will be to increase the number of international CODA Awards entries through ...

Codaworx

International PR Internship

Madison, WI · On-site

$10/hr

To accomplish this, we are seeking an International PR Intern for spring semester, 2014, whose primary responsibility will be to increase the number of international CODA Awards entries through ...

The FitShit Co. LLC

Public Relations - PR Intern

Boulder, CO

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

We are looking for an intern (~10-15 hours/week) to take over full responsibilities of our public relations outreach. You will be provided with detailed trainings to support your ability to execute ...

Hasana, Inc.

PR Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks in the Public Relations department which manages all public relations activity and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage of the ...

Hasana, Inc.

PR Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks in the Public Relations department which manages all public relations activity and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage of the ...

Hasana, Inc.

PR Intern

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks in the Public Relations department which manages all public relations activity and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage of the ...

Hasana, Inc.

PR Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks in the Public Relations department which manages all public relations activity and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage of the ...

Hasana, Inc.

PR Intern

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks in the Public Relations department which manages all public relations activity and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage of the ...

Hasana, Inc.

PR Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks in the Public Relations department which manages all public relations activity and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage of the ...

The McRae Agency

Public Relations Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Suggest applications and new tools This internship is perfect for anyone looking to break into the world of PR, social media or marketing and will allow the intern to gain real-world experience and a ...

The McRae Agency

Public Relations Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Suggest applications and new tools This internship is perfect for anyone looking to break into the world of PR, social media or marketing and will allow the intern to gain real-world experience and a ...

The Brand Guild

PR Intern - Hospitality Team

Manhattan, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

Our PR intern will work directly with the Hospitality teamcatering to national food, and beverage, hotel, and experiential clients on the creation of campaigns and concepts from ideation all the way ...

Heritage Auctions

Public Relations Internship

Dallas, TX

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Public Relations Internship Experience The Public Relations Intern will work alongside Heritage's PR team and auction-category Consignment Directors on a wide range of communications projects.

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(I) Public Relations Intern

SXSW, LLC.

Austin, TX

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Internship

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

SXSW Public Relations Intern
Internship Purpose
SXSW is seeking exceptional candidates to for our Public Relations Internship position. This internship offers hands-on experience working within the communications team behind one of the world's leading events celebrating the convergence of technology, business, film and television, music, education, comedy, podcasts and culture.
The Public Relations Intern will work across all of SXSW's major programming pillars, including Innovation, Film amp; TV, Music, SXSW EDU, Comedy and the SXSW Podcast Festival, gaining exposure to the communications strategies, media relations and event operations that support each area. Working alongside the SXSW communications team, the intern will interact with journalists, publicists, speakers, artists, creators, partners and other industry representatives while collaborating with teams throughout the organization.
Because the internship spans the months leading directly into SXSW, responsibilities and learning opportunities will evolve throughout the season. The intern will gain experience in both the strategic preparation required to promote a major global event and the fast-paced execution of media operations during SXSW itself.
What You Will Learn:
  • How a communications team develops and executes PR strategies across multiple industries, audiences and programming areas.
  • Media relations fundamentals, including journalist research, media list development, outreach, relationship management and responding to media inquiries.
  • How SXSW develops communications around programming announcements, speakers, artists, creators, partners and major event initiatives.
  • Media accreditation processes and how to evaluate journalists, outlets and coverage opportunities.
  • How communications teams prepare for and support interviews, press opportunities, media events and on-site activations.
  • How to monitor, organize and analyze earned media coverage and develop internal reporting.
  • How PR works cross-functionally with programming, marketing, partnerships, event operations and other teams within a large-scale event organization.
  • The planning and execution involved in operating media services and communications during a major international event.
  • Experience using professional media databases, monitoring platforms, project-management tools and other communications technology.
Potential Learning Opportunities:
  • Gain hands-on experience corresponding with journalists, publicists, and creators while learning how to route press inquiries and coordinate interview schedules.
  • Develop skills in mapping the media landscape and building targeted contact databases across film, TV, music, tech, podcasts, and comedy.
  • Learn the fundamentals of researching, fact-checking, and drafting press releases, FAQs, talking points, and executive briefing documents.
  • Build practical experience in content creator management through targeted research, outreach, and campaign monitoring.
  • Experience large-scale event publicity by supporting on-site media center operations, media check-in, and live press logistics.
  • Learn how to plan and coordinate press conferences, talent interviews, and on-site publicity opportunities.
  • Understand the logistics of media access control by supporting credentialing and accreditation processes leading up to the event.
  • Master media monitoring techniques to track real-time news coverage, build internal recaps, and analyze post-event campaign metrics.
Qualifications amp; Skills
To be eligible for an SXSW internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or college and live in Texas.
  • Must be a degree-seeking student, preferably interested in communications, public relations, journalism, events, media or related fields
  • Highly organized and proactive.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong research skills and curiosity about media, culture and current events.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Proficient communicating professionally by email, phone and in person.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team in both virtual and in-person environments.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
  • Enthusiasm for learning about the wide range of industries and communities represented at SXSW.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 10+ pounds occasionally, as needed.
  • Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
  • Ability to work in an outdoor environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Location, Schedule amp; Pay
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available to work from October to the end of March and a time commitment of 16 hours a week is required. Internships require full-time availability (up to 40 hours/week) during the event. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.

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