PR & Communications Intern
The position is designed to provide an opportunity for a student currently enrolled in a Journalism/Public Relations program to gain experience working within an agency environment.
About H2
H2 Central is a fully integrated marketing communications agency located in downtown Toronto. We are a team of professionals who design, develop and implement marketing and public relations programs to promote and support our mid- to large-size corporate clients’ products and services. We pride ourselves on fully understanding our clients’ needs and providing a service that is based on integrity, honesty, professionalism and strong experience.
Job Summary
H2 Central has an immediate opening for a student currently enrolled in a Corporate Communications program. The candidate will work with the team on a variety of projects and campaigns for our client base. Working closely with H2’s media communication team, the successful candidate will:
- Monitor and report on media across a range of media platforms
- Perform competitive analysis – clients and agencies
- Gather research data
- Update communications, account management and client service teams on current news trends
- Compile and maintain a media reference/resource file system
- Generate media relations infrastructure: suppliers, rates, lists, distribution and monitoring
- Write news releases
- Copywriting/editing/proofreading
- Arrange and follow-up on client interviews and media coverage
- Other related duties as outlined
The Candidate
H2 Central is looking for someone that has passion for public relations in the world of business and is eager to contribute and learn from a team of highly-skilled professionals while working on a range of projects for our clients. The candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, is outgoing, thinks independently and is a great team player.
Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Superior organizational and people skills
- Aptitude for learning new skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexible, adaptable to change
If you have what it takes and would like to work with a great group of people who have a passion for the work they do, please submit your resume and cover letter to humanresources@h2central.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
