Internship/Externship: Project Assistant

Send your resume and three writing samples (press releases, blog posts, news articles, social media content) to careers@smprflorida.com. Include the job title in your subject line.

SalterMitchell PR is looking for college juniors, seniors and graduate students to join our team as a part-time intern/extern. 

About the Position

This is a semester-long paid internship/externship on-site in our Tallahassee office. Students may also use this internship for academic credit.

Applicants are required to have completed a previous professional communications or marketing internship with an agency, nonprofit, business or public institution to be considered for this position. 

Role and Responsibilities

As a Project Assistant, you will get hands-on experience working with our team to support our clients and firm marketing. This may include: 

  • Develop media materials and engage in news pitching, monitoring and analysis
  • Content creation (aka – brainstorming, exploring creative ideas, writing) for social and digital media placements
  • Draft campaign analytics and performance reports
  • Participate in client and team meetings
  • Support production of our Fluent in Floridian podcast, including guest recruitment, interview questions development and episode promotion

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is a self-starter, detailed-oriented, results-driven, creative and fun. The people we hire are:

  • Curious -- Ask questions, gather facts and enjoy learning
  • Intentional -- Prioritize your time and attention
  • Collaborative -- Be proactive, ask for help and keep us informed of your progress
  • Passionate -- Love what you do
  • Diligent -- Willing to go above and beyond to get the job done
  • Nice 

Candidates who have most of the skills listed above under "Role and Responsibilities" are preferred.

Apply

Send your resume and three writing samples (press releases, blog posts, news articles, social media content) to careers@smprflorida.com. Include the job title in your subject line.

About SalterMitchell PR

SalterMitchell PR is a full-service communications and marketing firm with more than 25 years of experience providing public and media relations, public affairs, crisis and reputation management, marketing and creative services to public and private organizations across Florida. Our deep understanding of how to help clients effectively reach, engage and influence people across the state makes us Fluent in Floridian.

Explore our website to see our work and listen to our statewide podcast featuring the state's brightest leaders. 

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