Company Description

Media Relations Intern

June 5 - August 11, 2023

This is an ideal opportunity for college Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors or anyone looking to gain exposure in an innovative, fast-paced marketing and advertising agency. This is a full-time, virtual, paid internship from June 5 to August 11. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Company Description

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all.

About Dentsu Creative

Dentsu Creative US is comprised of audacious thinkers and award-winning collaborators across the United States who blend local knowledge with global expertise.

Choosing substance over stunts, our Modern Creative mandate is about unlocking sustained growth and holistic impact for brands in ways that Create Culture, Change Society and Invent the Future. We do it daily for notable brands.

Our borderless approach allows us to assemble the best talent around each brief, tapping into the expertise of the 9,000+ people in dentsu international’s global creative network. This integrated model also allows our talent to learn about and explore the breadth of career

Job Description

Media Relations intern is responsible for support of day-to-day media relations for Dentsu’s Media Relations counselors e.g., building & updating of media lists, reporter research, trend research & administrative support.

Program Highlights

Work on real client briefs and deliverables
Fully embedded into creative projects with creative teams
Partner with a Mentor to set and achieve professional development goals
Complete a summer-long project, presented to senior-level executives
Learn from exceptional creative talent across the brands
Network with industry leaders and fellow Interns across Dentsu Creative
Work across potential clients like: American Express, 7-Eleven, FTX, Oreo, Crayola, Audible, Subway, Famous Footwear, Clorox, Disney, Chapstick, Hidden Valley Ranch and more!
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Qualifications

- Reporting
  - You have a knack for analytics and love to glean actionable insights from media. You’ll be responsible for working in tandem with a team to trend research, delivering reports and recommendations for future programs.
- Strategic Thinking
  - You will have the opportunity to brainstorm for inventive content ideas and topics that drive engagement through media relations.
  - You will assist with identifying and sending reactive and trending moments for client approval when aligned with the brand voice.
  - On occasion you will be asked to help contribute to ad-hoc reports, the newsletter and POVs as needed by the client.

- Project Management
  - This job requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects all the way through.
  - Organization is important, as you’ll be expected to complete basic administrative tasks including maintaining status documents.

- Collaboration
  - You’re open to working with different departments. As part of this role, you’ll work with strategy, creative, social marketing, influencer marketing and other disciplines.
  - You’re a natural contributor in meetings and are open to presenting internally, as well as capable of bringing influencer-led ideas to brainstorms.

To apply:

Applications are open until March 15, 2023.
Fill out an application.
All interviews will take place virtually and on a rolling basis.
All interns will be selected by May 1st.

Additional Information

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting@dentsu.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $15.00/hour. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Four Signature Strengths Unite Us:

Boundless Creativity: We run toward the future, forever asking: What’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.
Intelligent Scale: Flowing the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.
Obsessive Craft: Elevating the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.
Radical Collaboration: Charting new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture and innovation.

Click here to see how these strengths reflect our Japanese heritage.

Learn more about how we ground our ambitions in the global Eight Ways.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

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