Public Relations Intern
Company Overview
Lambert is a strategic communications, integrated marketing and investor relations firm providing clients with measurable solutions that drive consideration, change opinion and build awareness. Headquartered in the Midwest, Lambert has offices in Detroit, New York, Phoenix, Houston, St. Louis, Grand Rapids, Mich. and Holland, Mich. Our client roster includes global leaders in mobility/automotive, education, food and beverage, healthcare, life science and manufacturing. Lambert employees are tenacious, clever, make big plays, work honorably, and are committed to and focused on team success.
This Internship is a paid opportunity based out of our downtown Grand Rapids office and is anticipated to begin January 3, 2022 lasting through March 31, 2022.
Responsibilities:
You will support account teams across the firm with delivering high quality first-draft documents to include advisories, press release materials, client correspondence and media pitches. You will also support the team with event management and logistics, media relations efforts, compiling research, market data and other client-related materials for multiple industries. We look for hard work, accuracy, creativity and the capability to manage several tasks while maintaining a high level of team support.
The ideal attributes are:
- Agility on all business-related social media platforms
- Demonstration of written capabilities through work, internship, and/or college related experiences
- Passion for the industry and willingness to expand your knowledge
- Superb communication skills
- Understanding of Microsoft programs including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Proficiency with online research, database management and press release timelines
- Solid understanding of media relations fundamentals: press releases, media protocols and training
- Contribute to the firm’s overall mission
- Contribute to a positive company culture
Preferred education and experience
- Seeking a degree in communication, journalism, public relations or related study
- Seniors preferred
Learn more about our company culture here!
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Lambert is proud to celebrate an inclusive culture and welcomes candidate’s perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and we understand that by assembling a diverse and inclusive work force allows for a more open exchange of ideas, solutions, and progress.
We welcome your consideration for this role and look forward to connecting with you.