JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency serving national, emerging, and category-leading brands since 2003. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, JDA specializes in brand, creative, digital, paid media, and public relations. JDA is a portfolio company of Prolific - the growth firm. Our network of companies have been named to the Inc. 5000 for seven consecutive years and named a top Indiana employer for three straight years. JDA is filled with talented, hard working, kind, low ego teammates. Join us!
Prolific is the parent company of JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency and PR firm. Check out our website to learn more: Location: Washington, DC (In-person / Hybrid)
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for research pertaining to current client news and events, writing press releases and media advisories, and assisting with client accounts as needed. This position requires an exceptional work ethic, as well as professional writing and research abilities.
Research, write, edit, and fact-check press releases, statements, and editorials Develop and curate customized media contract lists, tailored for each client's location audience and campaigns Identify opportunities in the news cycle Collaborate and brainstorm alongside a team to assign tasks to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met Master and utilize company PR tools (such as Cision and Meltwater) Create analysis for client/media interactions and circulation Research, establish, and develop media relationships Present superb written material by requested deadlines Increase media interactions with client press releases measured by company analytics Other activities as assigned by manager This is a paid internship, with an expectation of 20-40 hours per week. The job duties are many, various, and not limited to those listed above. Requirements Recent graduate or working towards BSc/BA in Public Relations, Communications, Business, or a related field Background in researching, writing and editing publications Interest in different industries, particularly in Faith, Business, and Government Excellent writing skills in multiple formats Presentation skills Project and Time management Problem-solving aptitude Results driven Knowledge of AP Style Benefits Work from home flexibility Fitness center in our office building Free drinks and snacks