Crisis Communications Internship

Purpose

AKCG is seeking an enthusiastic, professional and forward-thinking student to join its crisis communications and reputation management team from January 9 to April 28, 2023. You will work directly to support AKCG’s crisis communications practice through numerous efforts, including: monitoring and analyzing media coverage of AKCG clients; providing input on communications strategy and messaging; monitoring industry trends; and supporting general account management efforts. Additionally, you may support other AKCG services and offerings, as needed.

This internship may be conducted in-person or remotely.

Position Benefits

• Gain experience in managing multiple deadlines for numerous clients

• Learn AKCG’s award-winning approach to crisis communications response and reputation

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• Support the development of crisis communication materials and messaging for clients

• Contribute to brainstorming sessions to improve client offerings and internal agency marketing

• Better understand the inner workings of agency function and operation and client service

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

• Interest in (or knowledge of) crisis communications and/or reputation management

• Flexibility to help with other projects, as needed

• Access to reliable computer and internet

Duration

Weekly schedule will accommodate school schedules. Applicants should have availability for 15 hours per week over a 16-week period (January 9 to April 28, 2023).

Compensation

Internship employment with AKCG is temporary, beginning on or about January 9, 2023, and terminating on or about April 28, 2023. AKCG will compensate interns at an hourly rate of $13 per hour, or approximately $3,120, before taxes. Interns are not entitled to and will not receive employee benefits (such as paid time off, access to health insurance reimbursements, etc.).

Dress Code

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

Deadline to apply is November 18, 2022.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter, as well as other relevant materials, to Raquel Avilés at Raquel@AKCG.com. No phone calls please.