Kickstand Communications USA Jobs Careers 2023 – Apply For Public Relations Summer Intern Jobs In Austin, TX

Intern Summary:

Kickstand, a global, full-service PR firm, is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and creative individual for our internship program. This position is great for junior, senior, or graduate students in college with availability of at least 32 hours per week.

As an intern, you will work a full time schedule and gain hands-on experience in an integrated communications firm. You will provide support to our team in their day-to-day program activities including integrated media campaigns, learn from client subject matter experts, and gain the foundational skills and knowledge for a career in public relations.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial spirit. This is an exciting opportunity with training and support from the entire account team. Kickstand values are implemented throughout our learning culture which include doing our best work together, playing to win, and never stop improving.

We’re helping the next generation of innovative technology companies around the globe get to market and grow, so come be a part of building something new and exciting. Something that matters.

This is a paid intern position based in Austin, TX.

Intern responsibilities include:

Client Relations & Account Support:

● Support three agency accounts, both consumer and B2B
● Participation in client calls and meetings
● Participation in internal team brainstorms, training sessions, etc.
● Draft and send agendas and action items for weekly client calls, working with account team to ensure accuracy of updates and details
● Ensure speed and accuracy across all client correspondence
● Building media lists + Vetting of media lists
● You will have the opportunity to support new business development and learn about the inner workings of a growing PR agency, all while building your professional network.
● Media relations support, including:

• • Monitoring the media for breaking news; developing an understanding of the media landscape and applying that knowledge
  • Support in identification of proactive coverage opportunities (ad hoc and ongoing)
  • Assisting in the preparation of briefing materials for secured client interviews
  • Coverage scans
  • General research (podcast research, briefing doc shell, etc)

Team Support:

● Each intern is paired with a buddy to help show them the ins and outs of agency life.
● Interns will also receive training for all the building blocks of public relations skills and be able to participate in agency programs such as Lunch n Learns.
● Work with account leads on administrative tasks for the team.
● Participate in team brainstorms, as well as in training and planning sessions.