Intern, Public Relations - Puma - Boston

Job description

Overview:

We want to be the fastest sports brand in the world. Thinking fast. Acting fast. But nevertheless sustainable. This mission statement is mirrored not only by our new brand promise, “Forever Faster,” but also by our guiding principle for the entire company. To achieve our objectives, we require individuals that do not merely break the rules, but change the game. Sounds like you? Then contact us and become a Gamechanger.

The PR Intern reports into the Junior Manager of PR in North America. The primary responsibility for this position is to provide support for PR initiatives, special events and product placement campaigns. This position will be responsible for product seeding, mailers, pitching, placement tracking and special projects. The intern will gain real life public relations experience and be able to work on projects related to all facets of the PUMA brand.

Responsibilities:

Press Relations:

· Filling product placement requests from the media
· Creating and maintaining media lists as needed
· Writing product pitches
· Researching new media opportunities

PR Administrative:

· Responsible for maintaining sample closet
· Respond to media inquiries
· Manage PR Placement Reports
· Support other product line PR campaigns as needed

· Represent the brand and utilize the PUMA 4Keys (Fair, Honest, Positive, Creative) in all decisions, actions, processes and practices.

Qualifications:
· Communications/PR Major
· Excellent writing and organization skills
· Strong computer skills, with knowledge of basic MS Office programs
· Knowledge of social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat)
· Proven ability to work independently and multi-task
· Creativity
· Self-motivated
· Proactive
· Detail oriented
· Resourceful

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

For additional information please email: Recruiter-Boston@puma.com.