Public Relations Intern

Job description

DESCRIPTION

**You need to have legal right to work in Singapore for this role**
**Internship period from July - December 2020**

Amazon is seeking a public relations intern interested in the development of corporate and consumer communications programs for large, fast-moving, global organizations. From a consumer communications perspective, this individual will support in campaigns that create awareness across our key audiences, develop and implement content, channels and processes for Amazon’s core Retail Business and Amazon Prime membership program in Singapore. From a corporate communications perspective, this individual will also help to build an understanding of Amazon as a brand and support issues management and reactive media relations activities.

This position requires an intelligent, high-judgment, self-motivated and creative individual with high ownership and ability to work as part of a super-motivated team. He/she should be a strategic thinker and enjoy working in a fast-paced, start-up culture, but also ready to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.

The candidate will need to commit to a full-time internship with Amazon as a public relations intern from July to December 2020. If you have a keen interest in learning more about corporate communication, consumer communication and/or social media management, we would love to have a conversation with you.

Responsibilities:
· Assist with media event planning and execution
· Assist with social media planning and execution
· Conduct relevant market research or data research
· Undertake short writing assignments as necessary
· Develop PR reports and conduct media coverage analysis
· Support Singapore / APAC PR team activities as necessary

Skills Include:
· Is tactically aware - knowledgeable about what’s going on in the media, social media and on the site and combine those areas for maximum PR benefit
· Is proactive in the extreme - enjoys taking responsibility and making things happen
· Is organised - able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while managing essential admin work
· Is adaptable - able to work in a corporate environment
· Is a team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
· Has a strong bias for action and high standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Be creative and willing to learn
· Has relentlessly high standards
· Thinks strategically, but always stays on top of tactical execution
· Be a team player
· Possess strong written and oral communication skills
· Strong in English speaking, listening and writing.
· Have strong computer skills, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, design skills a plus.
· Be organized and able to multitask

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English or other related fields
· Fluency in spoken and written English, fluency in other languages is a bonus
· Fast learner, detail-oriented, conscientious and team work spirit
· Willingness to roll up sleeve and get things done
· Strong ownership and bias for action
· Proactive and able to work under pressure