Our Corporate Public Relations Team (PR) is the group that’s at the center of it all working with the media and other stakeholders to share Purina’s story. They look after our reputation and ensure we’re a good corporate citizen in our hometown of St. Louis, MO and in the cities in which we operate. They manage partnerships and events within our local and extended communities, as well as organize various internal functions and programs that our associates rally around. As a PR Intern, you will help the Corporate PR function Promote, Protect and Influence our external and internal stakeholders. You will gain exposure to internal communications, community affairs, event planning, government affairs, and reputation management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Content Creation:
> Help identify engaging stories and develop content to share for internal and external channels (where appropriate).
> Develop content for internal platforms including our weekly newsletter, Workplace by Facebook groups and our employee advocacy tools, Purina Pack.
> Develop artwork leveraging Photoshop to accompany content.
> Serve as liaison with external vendors and internal communications to create compelling and integrated video collateral.
> Assist Internal Communications with Covid-19 messaging regarding safety and other protocols.
Event Management:
> Assist the Corporate PR team with event planning and implementation, including logistics and vendor management for our various community, non-profit, and government affairs partners.
> Assist in developing collateral for building awareness of such events.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):
Education:
> Enrolled as a junior (graduating no earlier than December 2021 and no later than May 2022) in an undergraduate program or graduate program required.
> Must be majoring in Communications, Journalism, English, Digital Communications, or related field of study.
> Must be able to commit to 12, full-time consecutive weeks during summer of 2021.
Experience (Years/Type):
> Previous internship experience and/or involvement with an on-campus, student-led or Military organization required.
> Experience writing in AP style preferred.
> Proficiency with Photoshop or InDesign programs preferred.
> Interest in Photography preferred.
> Event planning experience preferred.
NOTE:
No relocation or housing will be provided for this opportunity. We’re following local guidelines to keep our employees safe and non-essential business travel is currently paused due to COVID-19. Please feel comfortable asking your Recruiter for more details on current essential or non-essential travel practices and policies.
*Application deadline: April 9, 2021.
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