PR Internship

ABOUT ROSTRUM

Rostrum’s clients benefit from a blend of proven and cutting-edge PR techniques that have been designed to meet their specific business and communication objectives.

Even in London’s crowded PR agency market, Rostrum stands out. Whether our clients want to become thought leaders in their market, win more business or develop content that cuts through the noise, the Rostrum team delivers. Our knowledge of the sectors we operate in means that we really understand what drives our clients and their sectors. https://rostrum.agency/ 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of an Intern at Rostrum is wide-ranging, incorporating a wide variety of activities to support the team’s efforts to raise the media profile of the agency’s clients, bolster their brand reputation, and position them as experts in their fields. Interns have the scope to make their mark within the agency, yet are supported by a safety net of advice and guidance from the rest of the team. Rostrum believes that every employee has the right to contribute to the success of our clients and the company, and therefore will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key responsibilities include:
• Learning the company’s day-to-day systems, tools, platforms and processes
• Building relationships and networking with colleagues and the media
• Monitoring the media, including newspapers, magazines, websites, radio, TV, and blogs for opportunities and/or relevant stories for clients
• Working as part of an account team to find creative angles to promote clients to the press
• Writing articles, blogs and social media posts
• Collating media coverage and preparing it for clients
• Contributing to additional client projects and research, as required
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the office by checking, ordering and putting away supplies as needed
• Answering the door and welcoming guests as needed
• Help with researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media,
• Attending company training sessions
• Creating briefing documents, forward features lists, and press lists
• Promoting news stories and features to the media, known as ‘selling in’
• Reviewing upcoming features and ‘pitching’ Rostrum’s clients for inclusion

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• An interest in writing (at school, on a personal blog, in previous roles).
• An interest in technology and content creation.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Comfortable building relationships with colleagues and clients

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please register for LIFT and send an up-to-date version of your CV and a cover letter (1 A4 page) sharing more about your background, interest in PR and how you meet the person specification for the role to lift.futures@islington.gov.uk stating which borough you live in.

Your cover letter must cover the below points:

1. What you are applying for and why.
2. Why do you want to work for Rostrum?
3. What EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE will you bring to the position? (please refer to the essential candidate requirements points listed above)
4. What personal qualities do you have that will be useful for this position?