Jennifer Bett Communications is hiring: Public Relations Internship - Spring 202

About Us:

Since JBC launched in January 2014, we've been hyper-focused on one thing, and one thing only: results. By crafting meaningful narratives and devising dynamic, results-driven strategies, we've developed an innovative roadmap to media relations that ultimately drives growth and scale for our partners. JBC is proud to represent today's most uniquely competitive brands that are upending the evolving consumer market. We build meaningful relationships with our partners on the pillars of transparency and empathy, and with our unique data-driven approach, our efforts speak to consumers, investors and the industry as a whole to secure market share and a defining foothold within our portfolio brands’ respective categories.

JBC is headquartered in both New York City and Los Angeles, but our reach is global. Our team is widely respected with a talent retention rate that is amongst the highest in the industry — reflected in our longstanding commitment to a forward-thinking workplace culture. We provide compassionate benefit packages, including comprehensive reproductive-care benefits, four-day summer workweeks, agency-wide monthly mental health days. We view our work through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion — championing the next generation of entrepreneurs, no matter their identity or background.

Some of our competitive, human-first programming includes: 

• Split in-office x work-from-home schedule
• Commitment to DEI via workshops, speaker sessions, and engagement opportunities 
• Ongoing philanthropic events, both in-person and virtually

Position Reports to: Team Lead/JBC Intern Committee

Position Overview: Interns execute day-to-day public relations tasks as assigned by managers and coordinators. The role works cross-divisionally and assists with tasks across JBC’s Food & Beverage, Design & Interiors, Fashion, Beauty, and Social Impact teams. Everyday tasks include brainstorming creative pitch angles, building and maintaining media lists, administrative account tasks, and more. The unique fellowship role is designed to give eager PR candidates hands-on experience in an agency setting. 

Requirements:

• Interns are required to be in person at JBC’s NYC office on designated in-office days
• Must be available 2.5 days a week (JBC will assign weekly schedule based on candidate availability + division needs)
• Full-day hours: 9:30 am EST - 4:45 pm EST 
• Friday Hours (Half Day): 9 am - 1 pm EST 

Responsibilities: 

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive media lists 
• Brainstorming new, creative pitches and brand-building opportunities for clients 
• Track media placements for clients
• Assist the team with trend forecasting, competitor media audits, and press hit clips
• Support on-site tasks, including media events and editorial sample send-outs
• Familiarity with Photoshop, MuckRack, and Google Workspace is a plus
• Final individual presentation based on a brand of your choosing

About You:

• A rising college senior or post-graduate individual looking to kickstart a career in the PR industry 
• Enthusiastic about all things PR and media relations 
• Naturally proactive, with outstanding attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
• A people person, skilled at building and nurturing relationships, with proven experience in supportive team management
• Ability to both balance many priorities and act resourcefully, all while maintaining a positive attitude
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement if hired. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law. 

Time Commitment:

• Minimum of 2.5 days per week
• Hours are 9:30 am - 4:45 pm EST (Friday or half-day hours are 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST)
• Start date: Week of January 13th

Benefits:

• Hourly pay - $16.50/hour
• 1-hour lunch breaks 
• Use of company computer 

Job Location:

• New York, NY

Please send your resume and cover letter to internapplications@jbc-pr.com. In your application email, please also include a brief response (3-5 sentences each) to the following prompts:

• Why are you interested in becoming a JBC intern?
• What excites you about a career in PR?