Intern, Public Relations

Agency Overview

CURICH|WEISS is a Marketing Communications Agency specializing in Public Relations and Digital Marketing. We are characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for working with our clients to deliver results that cut through the clutter. Our main areas of practice are Food, Wine & Spirits, and Hotels, Hospitality and Real Estate, and Lifestyle brands. As a team, we develop programs for clients tailored to their specific needs with services that include media relations, trade engagement, corporate communications, events and experiential, and digital marketing including social media, influencer strategy, and more. 

Internship Opportunity

We are seeking an intern to work with our Food, Wine & Spirits team in the New York office three days a week for fall 2024. The selected candidate will be trained on all aspects of the public relations field including: research and writing, planning and execution, measurement and evaluation. It's essential that applicants to this position have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and are detail-oriented. 

Responsibilities

·       Monitor all forms of media and compile reports under supervision

·       Conduct research to create and analyze potential PR initiatives

·       Draft press releases and other press materials as required

·       Assist with mailings and production of PR materials

·       Assist with set-up of event and coordinate event logistics as directed

·       Compile contact lists, and create / update databases under supervision

Qualifications

·       Strong communication skills and writing skills

·       Solid understanding of social media

·       Strict attention to detail and organizational skills

·       Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office suite apps as well as Adobe Photoshop

·       Ability to prioritize and focus on multiple tasks in a fast-paced start-up environment

·       Responsive and flexible to a changing environment