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We are looking for two public relations interns to join our company. In this role, you will be working closely with the Board of Directors to assist with determining the PR needs, writing media releases, scheduling PR events, conducting research, and more. This is an opportunity for students to hone their interpersonal and communication skills with a wide network of people.
To be a successful PR intern, you are willing to put in the time and effort to become a confident public speaker, and have the curiosity and desire to disseminate information. On behalf of the company, you should be able to build relationships with the media and suppliers of marketing material, while constantly looking for ways to boost Berkeley Pharma Tech’s corporate image.
Number of positions available: 1
Salary: Equity compensation
Duration: August 23, 2023 - December 15, 2023
Location: Work from home. You must live in the U.S.
Hours: 12 hours per week
BENEFITS:
Earn equity in a start-up
Training is provided
Flexible work schedule
Remote work
Earn college credit according to your university's requirements
Obtain a letter of recommendation at the end of the work cycle
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supporting the Director in implementing the company’s PR strategy
Creating engaging content for media releases, social media platforms, and newsletters
Updating and maintaining the company’s social media pages
Building relationships with clients and potential clients, suppliers, and the media.
Providing assistance to the Director with the scheduling and organizing of events.
Giving input on marketing initiatives and suggesting creative ways to improve the company’s public image
Conducting research on marketing initiatives of the company’s competitors
Monitoring of media coverage on events and media releases that were issued and creating press clippings
Updating media lists
Performing administrative duties
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Enrollment in a BA or BSc degree in public relations, communication, journalism, or a related field.
Excellent understanding of various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Efficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic budget management skills to track spending on sponsorships, events, and marketing material.
Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with stakeholders.
Good research and analytical skills.
The ability to prioritize your workload and keep to strict content deadlines.
Willingness to attend corporate events after hours and on weekends.
Knowledge of copywriting and editing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ph33veerU9YoJGfc7. We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the deadline of July 31, 2023.
Berkeley Pharma tech is a biotechnology incubator. Established in 2019, our start-up is dedicated to finding the next big scientific ideas upon which innovations are built. We are proud to be a part of the biotechnology ecosystem in Silicon Valley. We aim to guide young scientists and entrepreneurs in the search for novel medical solutions. Our fellows will take part in hands-on projects that result in the spinning out of companies, and ultimately, the creation of innovative medicine and medical devices to improve the quality of life.
Visit our website: www.berkeleypharmatech.com.
You can read more about internship opportunities here, https://www.berkeleypharmatech.com/internships, or follow us on social media--Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkeleypharmatech/, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/BerkeleyPharmaTech/ to get the latest updates.