Public Relations Internship
Title: Public Relations Intern
Reports To: Senior Marketing Associate
Duration: 3 months - with the possibility of an extension (Part-Time)
Experience: 0-1 year experience in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism
Location: Remote
Remuneration: Unpaid
Plastics For Change has developed an ethical sourcing platform to create sustainable livelihoods for the urban poor while transitioning the industry towards a circular economy. Our deal process and mobile platform provide waste-pickers with access to fair and consistent income opportunities.
Similar to fair trade agriculture, our platform creates transparency and accountability from the base of the supply chain to the store shelf. This results in more efficient shared-value chains and higher quality recycled plastic. We provide expertise to help catalyze brands and manufacturers to replace the use of virgin plastic with ethically sourced recycled plastic, thereby immediately improving the social and environmental impact of their products.
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly committed and passionate individual who believes in bringing change in the informal recycling sector through Public Relations. This individual should be driven to create social and economic inclusion and have a fantastic understanding of the International and Indian media landscape.
Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the Senior Marketing Associate in implementing the company’s PR strategy.
Creating and Updating media lists.
Creating engaging content for media releases, social media platforms, and newsletters.
Conducting media outreach and building relationships with journalists and other media stakeholders
Conducting research on PR initiatives relevant to the field
Monitoring of media coverage on events and media releases that were issued and creating press clippings.
Giving input on marketing initiatives and suggesting creative ways to improve the company’s public image.
Performing administrative duties.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
0-1 years of experience in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in PR/communications/journalism/marketing preferred.
Excellent understanding of the Indian and International media landscape
Really good understanding of various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
General knowledge of social and environmental concepts and methods.
Past experience in media outreach will be preferred.
Fluency in English a must, Knowledge of Kannada useful
Skills
Knowledge of copywriting and editing.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Good research and analytical skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Open to new challenges, Proactive and self motivated.
Good data management, documentation and reporting skills.
Good IT skills – specifically MS Office
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
Eye for detail.
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Disclaimer
PFC is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at PFC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. PFC will not tolerate any kind of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PFC encourages applicants of all ages.
