AKCG Account Team Intern

AKCG - Public Relations Counselors is a no-fluff, market-driven, results-oriented, detail-minded public relations firm with expertise in crisis planning, crisis management, media training & media relations.

Purpose AKCG is seeking an enthusiastic, professional and forward-thinking students to join its account team from August 30 to December 17, 2021. You will work directly with the AKCG team to support clients through a number of efforts, including proactive media relations and social media management. Additionally, you will work closely with AKCG’s internal marketing team to help develop and implement efforts to market agency offerings to potential clients. This may include curating content for and analyzing data related to AKCG’s social media channels and website, helping develop AKCG’s internal newsletter or supporting AKCG’s new-business efforts. Due to COVID-19, this internship will be conducted remotely.

Position Requirements

A senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field

Superior command of grammar and AP style

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Flexibility to shift between numerous accounts, projects and efforts throughout the day

Access to reliable computer and internet

Graphic design experience a plus

Duration Weekly schedule will accommodate school schedules. Applicants should have availability for 15 hours per week over a 16-week period (August 30 to December 17).

Compensation Internship employment with AKCG is temporary, beginning on or about August 30, 2021, and terminating on or about December 17, 2021. AKCG will compensate interns at an hourly rate of $12.50 per hour, or a total of $3,000, before taxes. Interns are not entitled to and will not receive employee benefits (such as vacation time, health insurance, etc.).

Dress Code Casual (while remote) and business casual (in office, if needed).

Deadline to apply is August 2, 2021.

If interested, please send your resume and other relevant materials, such as a cover letter and portfolio pieces, to Raquel Avilés at Raquel@AKCG.com.