Intern - Public Relations

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

We are looking for energetic, creative, proactive, and detail-oriented interns from LA and NY to join us for our 4 month WINTER internship program. (we can consider individuals outside of LA & NY)

Interns will be working remotely (except for events) *

Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Media-related major
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Must have a great work ethic and be resourceful
Ability to handle working under tight deadlines with excellent accuracy
Dedication to the position and pride in you work is necessary
Up-to-date on PR and Social Media trends
Experience with Photoshop and Microsoft Office and Mac proficient is a plus

This is an unpaid internship with compensation. You must be able to receive school credit. You must have a car and laptop. Commitment of 2-3 days per week (10am-6pm) with some possible weekend dedications for events. Strong computer skills are required.
Start date: November 1 2024 End Date: February 28 2025. We will consider non-local candidates.

Internship Description:

Answering and screening phone calls
Answering and screening emails
Researching new key contacts for all clients
Researching journalist contacts
Compiling press reports
Brainstorming new social media strategies for clients
Tracking and scanning all media clips
Reaching out to relevant outlets and news sources
Assist in writing press releases and media alerts
Assistance organizing employees' clients schedules
Assistance with updating our media database and special interest database
Begin to build long-term relationships with all media
Proficient in: Canva, Slack, Muck Rack, Gmail, and other Social Media Editing Softwares
Also helps if you have a proficiency with Photoshop or In Design

Additional Information:

Mayhem Entertainment Public Relations is a leading full service communications agency specializing in publicity, digital marketing, and brand development. We represent individual actors, small to large brands, recording artists and various other clientele. In the past years, MEPR has cultivated strong relationships with managers, agents, and editors. We carefully select talent, dedicating ourselves early in their careers and providing them the counsel they need to strive and succeed in today's industry. With a beauty, fashion and lifestyle department both in Los Angeles and New York, our brand experts work hand-in-hand with editors, bloggers and celebrities creating cutting-edge campaigns that reach millions of consumers through print, blogs, websites, television, radio and guerilla mediums.