Applications for Zilker Media’s Summer 2021 Internship Program are now closed. Please stay tuned for updates and announcements about oour Fall 2021 internship positions.
To apply you must be a current college student. These can’t be just any intern candidates: we are looking for people who are fun, have a great attitude and are ready to learn. Perks include breakfast tacos on Thursdays, office DJ sessions, and free books in addition to high-level campaign and project experience. As a student, you may use this position for course credit – as long as we’re able to meet program requirements.
Publicity Intern
YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO:
- Learn how to maintain team-minded approach to campaign work and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in
- Experience and actively participate in collaborative strategy sessions to produce the most creative, fresh ideas for media
GENERAL INTERNSHIP DUTIES AND A PERCENTAGE FOR EACH TASK
- Pitching media – 60%
- Producing collateral materials such as expert bios, press releases, media alerts, etc. – 30%
- Assisting publicist with mail outs of collateral materials – 10%
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail
- Familiar with AP Style
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Willingness to learn
- Currently working on a degree in communications, public relations, English, or another related field
EVEN BETTER, BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Experience working in a public relations field
- Previously written press materials, expert bios, articles, blog posts, media alerts, etc.
- Experience with Cision
Paid hourly at 15-20 hours/week
Graphic design/video intern
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Create successful designs to communicate a client’s message
- How to implement a visual brand across multiple platforms and uses
- Experience working in a collaborative agency setting
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
- Excellent typography and layout skills
- Very strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
EVEN BETTER, BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Experience in video editing
- Experience in photography
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Creating (but not limited to) social media graphics, one-pagers, digital ads, marketing collateral, slide decks.
- Capture branding across all materials created for each client
- Work with Zilker Media on company branding assets
- Assist creative lead on client projects
- Present appropriate designs in a preview slide deck or image for client review
POSITION DETAILS:
- Paid
- 16-20 hours a week
Digital Marketing Intern
- Create compelling content that will be shared by influencers
- Assist Strategists in developing social media plans
- Collaborate on cross-departmental projects
- Identify top influencers pertinent to clients’ brand or platform
- Measure and report on campaign analytics
- Basic understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.)
- Very strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Fluency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and G Suite
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Experience in social media management
- Understanding of social media management tools (Sprout Social, Hoot Suite, etc.)
- Digital advertising on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn
- Google Analytics and Google Ads certifications and/or experience
- Writing copy for clients’ social media platforms
- Analytical research monitoring social metrics
- 16 – 20 hours/week (flexible) spread out over at least 3 days a week
- Paid