Responsibilities
- Support account teams with day-to-day assignments as needed. During the program, interns will learn from a variety of projects and assignments, including:
- Monitoring news and social media for topics / trends and competitor news
- Conducting media audits and competitor research
- Learning how to build and update media lists
- Clipping/archiving articles in print and online
- Joining client calls or internal team meetings as applicable
- Developing skills in drafting pitches, media alerts and client bios
- Attending company brainstorms
- Observing and attending client events
Program Details
- Interns will learn fundamental communications skills through weekly trainings, including bi-weekly training sessions where one JAE/AE will present on a fundamental PR / social media skill, including: building comprehensive media lists, writing high-quality pitches + follow-up, networking best practices, tips for staffing events, producing attractive mailers, researching competitors and media trends and developing your resume + interview tips.
- Interns will learn about the communications industry and SSM&L through bi-weekly discussions with AMs or ADs, including (topics will change pending employee availability): talent integration, partnerships, crisis, social media, creative, music, film, events (conferences, press events, etc.), startups + technology, sports, culinary + food and lifestyle.
- At the end of the program, interns will complete a group project focused on developing a strategic campaign for a current client. The campaign will be presented to all who can attend and feedback will be given afterwards.
- As often as possible, interns will be offered the opportunity to attend fun events in each location. These outings will not be required if after work hours.
What We Do
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is an independent full-service communications and narrative consulting firm. Our collective helps shape public image via earned, owned, and paid engagements across mediums and platforms. We’re built on the notion that good ideas have the power to change the world, shape our cultural conventions, and create new models of success in every industry.
Benefits include; medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit-based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Additional perks include: a flexible work schedule, Work from Anywhere program, Summer Fridays, Wellness Days, and a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries. We love to socialize so, we have collaborative workspaces, some offices even have rooftops, celebrations, networking opportunities, and community volunteering. We frequently mark opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women’s Day, etc.).
From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are important to us and since we are into promoting from within, we are proud to offer training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth. We have also developed a series of teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company. Sunshiners also take love to take advantage of the monthly Meet the Media series where media contacts provide valuable insider info for pitching them and their colleagues.
SSM&L is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
