Public Relations Internship - NYC

Job description

Country: United States                                        Job Function: Marketing & Communications

State / Province: New York                           Position Type: Intern

City / Location: New York City                             Brand: adidas

Relocation: No Selection

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

This posting is for 1 part-time (~20-24 hours/week) internship with our Fashion Group PR team in the NYC office.  

Key Accountabilities:

· Compile and maintain media lists
· Execute day to day tasks to support department as instructed
· Research editorial calendars and deadlines
· Outreach to long and short-lead media under direction of PR Managers
· Fulfillment of requests; provide product information, imagery and/or samples
· Maintain credits and confirmed placements
· Compile coverage/placement recap reports and manage details of key PR initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

· Strong understanding of and passion for sports and fashion
· Ability to work independently
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Ability to prioritize and execute multiple assignments in a fast-pace environment while working under tight deadlines
· Ability to work within a team environment
· Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
· Basic knowledge of fashion media titles and outlets

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· Currently enrolled in a four year college or university; preferably with a major or focus on Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or Business
· Strong computer skills: proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is a must (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
· Possess a strong interest in public relations, communications/media, fashion and fitness
· Strong communication skills
· Knowledge of athletic apparel and/or retail background
· Related internship experiences a plus

Your Profile:

You share our passion for sports, fashion and an active lifestyle. You are ambitious, keen to learn and quick on the uptake. You also know how to communicate and assert yourself with an open attitude and determination. You enjoy working in a team environment and think internationally. You are fully conscious of the fact that flexibility, logical thinking and the ability to adapt to new situations are essentials for winning the game. In addition, you possess:

· Motivation to exceed in an entrepreneurial environment with a steep learning experience
· Ability to think cross functionally and gather, manipulate and analyze data from multiple sources
· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly.

Joining the adidas Group team

Within the adidas Group, it's all about the people.
Only when an athlete has the best training and equipment can he or she compete at the highest level. At the adidas Group, we provide our interns with a world class learning experience in a great working environment. Some of the benefits include:

· Hourly Compensation
· Staff Discounts
· Personal Development and Training
· And More

adidas' founder, Adi Dassler, was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes, at the age of just 20: to provide every athlete with the best footwear for his or her respective discipline. And 90 years later, we have almost 43,000 employees worldwide who put this same passion and commitment to innovation into each concept, component, process and product we produce.  

Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the world. At adidas we understand it takes a village to accomplish this mission.  adidas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.  You may have heard us say 'adidas is all in' or 'Celebrate Originality'; to us, these phrases are more than just words. If you share this same passion then apply today!