The Communications & PR Marketing Intern supports our marketing and communications team. This role offers hands-on experience in public relations, corporate communications, and brand storytelling. The intern will assist with media outreach, content development, and internal/external communications efforts while gaining exposure to strategic messaging and reputation management.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and public-facing communications
- Support media outreach efforts, including building and maintaining media lists
- Monitor media coverage and compile regular press and sentiment reports
- Help develop content for blogs, newsletters, social media, and company announcements
- Support internal communications, including employee updates and leadership messaging
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities
- Assist in planning and executing PR campaigns, events, and announcements
- Ensure brand voice and messaging consistency across all communications
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication channels
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience writing for a school publication, blog, or internship
- Basic understanding of media relations and PR strategies
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools or databases
- Experience with content management systems or email marketing platforms
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in public relations and corporate communications
- Exposure to media relations, brand strategy, and crisis communications fundamentals
- Opportunity to build a professional writing portfolio
- Mentorship and collaboration with experienced marketing and communications professionals
About Smart Care
Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.
Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication channels
What We Do
Smart Care Equipment Solutions is the new stand-alone company that was formerly the Equipment Care division of Ecolab. We are the nation's largest independent commercial kitchen equipment service and maintenance organization. While our name has changed, our commitment to world class care and support for our customers remains the same. Smart Care Starts with Smart People We offer our employees opportunity for career advancement and training! Always looking for top talent in the service technician field. Contact us to learn more!
