Public Relations Intern

Why PolicyWorks? PolicyWorks is a Des Moines based public relations and government affairs firm. We partner with clients ranging from smaller trade associations to fortune 500 companies. We have an energetic team of professionals focused on our mission: empowering our clients and improving communities by passionately advocating causes and telling stories. Our people are our biggest asset, and we have an opportunity for a summer internship if public relations and advocacy is your passion! We are seeking a full-time Public Relations Internto join our team! This individual will gain visibility into the inner workings and aspects of public relations, provide concrete deliverables, and get hands-on experience working with a variety of clients. Are you creative and passionate about public relations? If so, we want to hear from you! What Youll Be Doing Support PR strategies and execution for clients Create and curate engaging content Create and distribute press releases Monitor media for mention of client projects or issues Build and update media lists and databases Assist with planning and attending various events Perform research and market analysis activities Assist with social media content creation Who You Are Current student enrolled in a college degree program (i.e. Associates or Bachelors) Strong desire to learn along with professional drive Excellent verbal and written communication skills Efficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Efficiency with graphic design software like Canva or Adobe Suite a plus Passion for the PR industry and its best practices Benefits and Perks: Temporary, paid summer internship. Office environment with individual workspace and PC. Occasional flexibility to work remotely. Dress for Your Day: Business casual dress; professional dress required on occasion. Involvement: Opportunity to participate in DEI, Culture, and Wellness Groups; Volunteering; Company-wide celebrations; employee appreciation events; and more. **Credit and criminal background verification required on all applicants. PolicyWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.