PR Intern

• Manager: Manager, Public Relations
• Timeline: June – August 2026 (Flexible)
• The Mission: Protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults nationwide. ❤️

Key Responsibilities

• System Superhero: Keep our PR engines running smoothly by maintaining tracking and content management systems like the JED PR Asana Tracker, FINN PR Asana Tracker, JED/FINN Content Calendar, and the PR tracker managed by Liza. 📊
• Media Master: Support our media distribution list and help us reach the right people through platforms like CisionOne, TVEyes, and Campaign Monitor. 📧
• Social Star: Help develop JED’s thought leadership on LinkedIn, ensuring our voice is loud, clear, and perfectly aligned with current news. 📱
• Engagement Expert: Create "coffee chat" email templates to connect with journalists and help us keep the conversation going! ☕
• Research Guru: Dive into mental health and suicide prevention research to curate top-tier content for our monthly news bulletin. 🔍
• Inbox Ace: Manage the JED PR media inbox, triaging inquiries like a pro and working with the dream team (Justin, Meghan, and Shani!). 📥
• Communications Sidekick: Provide direct support to the PR Director and Manager by drafting talking points and responding to student interview requests. 🎤
• The Big Project: Take the lead on a Time-Bound Project—drafting a press pitch and media list for a real-world outreach campaign! 🏆

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 🧠 Design Savvy: You’ve got the knowledge and you know how to apply it to create eye-catching work.
• 🎨 Adobe InDesign Pro: You’re comfortable doing light layout work and making quick updates to one-pager designs.
• ✨ Creative Flair: You have a strong attention to detail and a knack for reviewing graphics that resonate across marketing channels.
• 💬 Team Player: You’re a great communicator who loves collaborating with different teams to bring projects to life.