Education Public Relations Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find jobs in the US. It is not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners, including DirectEmployers for this Finn Partners position.
Job Description:
FINN Partners Education Public Relations Intern
Overview:
This internship with FINN Partners Education Team offers the opportunity to work alongside national and international experts, policymakers, advocates and nonprofits, and major philanthropic funders to advance education.
Timing:
Full-time internship for Fall 2025. A 12-week program starting late August through mid-December (exact dates flexible).
Minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (flexible to accommodate course schedules).
Offers a flexible working environment: fully remote or hybrid within U.S. offices.
Compensation:
Internships are paid and can be used to earn course credit.
Responsibilities:
• Support organizations at the intersection of education, policy, philanthropy and business
• Support effective client engagements.
• Write compelling content.
• Engage the media by developing and pitching story ideas.
• Support social media content development, community engagement, and campaign management.
• Curate media reports and analyses.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor and compile daily or weekly media clips for the team and clients.
• Research key client issues and develop landscape analysis, media insights and thought leadership opportunities.
• Draft written materials such as press releases and advisories, contributed articles, and briefing documents.
• Support media relations by creating media lists, pitches, and interview prep materials.
• Support monthly reporting to clients across activities, KPIs and other aspects of scopes.
• Account management activities such project trackers, assembling agendas and action items, and learning about budget and forecasts.
• General account support, including internal and client calls as required and other tasks as assigned.
• Support the creation of new business proposals, as requested.
Role Specific Skills/Attributes:
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs, Sheets, Slides. Prior experience with Meltwater, Muck Rack, Canva a plus.
• Proficient in AP style as well as writing for social media.
• Strong writing and editing skills or experience writing for a variety of platforms, voices and tone.
• Deep knowledge of social media tools and platforms such as LinkedIn, X or Blue Sky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.
• Keen interest in a career in public relations, journalism, public affairs, or communications and marketing.
• Interest and basic knowledge of US education system (early childhood, K-12, higher education).
• Ability to maintain self-management on projects and tasks, especially in remote environments.
• Self-motivated, friendly and eager to learn.
