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The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communication agency headquartered in Columbus, OH and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications, media and digital landscape.
Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned and earned channels, we work together to grow brands that audiences can't help but love.
Our family of brands, Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER and TinyWins, spans integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliver for clients locally, regionally and nationally.
Momentum is nothing without the people driving it. See who we are at https://theshipyard.com/culture before you hit apply!
SUMMARY
We are looking for a curious, motivated Integrated Communications Intern to join our Columbus, OH team part-time, working 20-24 hours per week. This paid internship ($18/hour) offers hands-on exposure to the intersection of paid, earned, owned, and shared media channels while supporting the company's existing client relationships.
This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conduct new business and client/competitor research and analysis
• Develop media lists, influencer lists, editorial calendars, and media results reports
• Participate in internal team and client meetings
• Write news releases, website copy, fact sheets, collateral copy, social media content, and other materials; support development of integrated campaign materials, including case studies
• Conduct social media and brand research, as well as audits
• Interact with local, trade, and national media, as well as influencers, when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Current enrollment in higher education (college, university, or vocational/technical program), prior completion of one, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus, but not required. We welcome career changers as well!
• Prior internship experience in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism is a plus
• Strong research, writing, organizational, and time management skills
• A proven understanding of marketing and communications, social media, digital and traditional media
• Excellent communication skills; proficiency using AP Style is preferred
• Solid critical thinking skills and the ability to take initiative
• Ability to work independently and in team settings within an in-person and/or hybrid setting
• Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading
• A positive attitude and drive
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

• Exposure to a broad agency setting spanning communications, marketing, strategic planning, media, creative, and digital disciplines
• Experience across a range of industries, including consumer, non-profit, B2B, education, healthcare, retail, technology, and economic development/tourism accounts
• Ability to tailor the internship program to individual needs
• Opportunity to develop proficiency with leading-edge research tools, including Muck Rack and Critical Mention
• Opportunity to write creative, digital, and media briefs, and blog posts
• One-on-one mentoring with designated team members
• Exposure to a variety of focus areas, including account management, media relations, internal communications, strategic research, branding, brand planning, crisis communications, social media, influencer marketing, digital marketing, media planning and buying, paid search, and more

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.