Chapter One
You’re ready to get your feet wet in the PR world and want to make sure you find the right place to nurture your ambitions. The Hoffman Agency is an international public relations and integrated marketing communications company that crafts stories to build brands. We are seeking intelligent and creative interns with a passion for storytelling and an eagerness to learn.
The Plot Thickens: Job Description
Interns will be asked to carry out the following tasks to support their teams:
- Media monitoring: Scan for client media coverage and compile reports
- Research: Compile relevant speaking and awards opportunities, put together preliminary findings for new business pitches, etc.
- Media relations: Monitor and flag editorial opportunities, compile media lists, and create reporter briefing sheets
- Writing: Draft social media posts, press releases, media invites, etc.
Attributes of the Protagonist (That’s You)
- Critical Thinker
- Reliable
- Resourceful
- Curious
- Fearlessness (of market complexity)
- Initiative
- Sense of Humour
- Collaborator
- Organized
The Hero’s Background: Qualifications
- Good command of written and spoken English and local language
- Great research skills
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office which includes Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degrees in Business, PR/Advertising, Communications, Journalism or Linguistics
- Possession of a leadership role in any extracurricular activity
We generally take in interns who can meet a minimum commitment period of 3 months (6 months, even better!). Do let us know when you are able to start/how long you are able to commit? And how’s your work pattern full time or part time? If part-time, we are requesting for a minimum 3 days’ week.
Come join us and be on the cutting edge of communications. We value diverse thinking, and we regularly push the boundaries of Integrated Communications.
About Us
We're an integrated communications consultancy that specializes in solving hard problems — the tougher, the better — for tech companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we’ve established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. Toward this end, we operate offices in Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo.
We’re a company that values diversity and inclusion. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic.
For more information, visit https://www.hoffman.com/ and https://www.apac.hoffman.com/
How to Apply
If interested, please submit your resume, including your availability, preferred locations, references, and a cover letter in a single document. We will contact all shortlisted candidates.
Skills Required
- Good command of written and spoken English and local language
- Great research skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, PR/Advertising, Communications, Journalism or Linguistics
- Possession of a leadership role in any extracurricular activity
- Minimum commitment period of 3 months (6 months preferred); if part-time, minimum 3 days per week
- Strong initiative, collaboration, organization, critical thinking, resourcefulness, curiosity, reliability and a sense of humour
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What We Do
The Hoffman Agency is a global marketing and public relations consultancy headquartered in San Jose, CA, specializing in business-to-business technology. The firm helps technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and travel companies communicate compelling messages and solve complex business problems through integrated communications, digital content marketing, and thought leadership campaigns designed to support brand growth and sales.
