Public Relations Fellow (On-Site Washington, DC)

Description

A bipartisan, strategic communications firm in downtown Washington, DC, seeks recent graduates for its Fellowship positions. Interested applicants should send a cover letter (not to exceed 400 words), resume, and a brief writing sample (non-academic, not to exceed one page).Rational 360 represents a wide variety of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to trade associations, advocacy groups, and high-profile individuals. Interns play an integral role in the daily functioning of the firm and are assigned meaningful, substantive client work and projects.

Visit www.Rational360.com for more information.

Responsibilities

Writing press releases, op-eds, blog posts, fact sheets and other content
Maintaining press and media lists
Primary research on various topics
Compiling, organizing, and distributing news clips
Pitching news stories to a variety of regional, national, and international news outlets
Drafting and posting social media content
Staffing client events and meetings
Attending think tank events and writing reports
Some general office duties

Requirements

Excellent writing and editing skills
Must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
Ability to handle multiple assignments at once
Self-starter who takes initiative and has a strong, independent work ethic
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

The Rational 360 Public Relations Fellowship program is a minimum of six-month paid program in our Washington, DC office. Fellows are expected to work 40 hours per week and earn $17.50/hour.

Life at Rational 360

Rational 360 is a leader in full service strategic communications. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape. From public relations and public affairs to marketing and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to address client needs. We understand that there is no single solution to every communications challenge, so we work closely with our clients to develop customized communications strategies to reach targeted groups, shape opinions, advance reputations, build and restore brands and attract and engage customers. Our senior team has worked at the highest levels of government and with the C-suites of Fortune 500 companies, serving as senior advisers to political leaders and campaigns from both parties. In advertising, politics, public affairs, new media, public company communications, change management, brand positioning strategies, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership programs and consumer media relations, we've been tested - and we know what works. Visit us on Twitter: @Rational360 Read our blog: rational360.com/blog