Public Relations Intern
Where: Culver City, CA
Approx Hours: 15 - 20 hours a week
Timeline: June - August 2016 (duration flexible)
Position Description:
The Public Relations Intern’s responsibilities will span all aspects of public relations from compiling a targeted outreach list, to crafting pitches, and maintaining post-pitch follow-ups and correspondence. This position will provide real-life experience to understand the ins and outs of working in the field of public relations. Enrou’s unique and competitive Internship Program is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in content media, entertainment, fashion, social enterprise, e-commerce, nonprofit management, and/or international development work. Through your daily work and special projects, you will have a direct impact on our mission while being exposed to all the functional areas of the organization. No coffee runs or dry-cleaning - unless it’s for yourself.
Get ready! We work in a fast-paced, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants, team environment. If you can keep up, you will finish the internship having gained relevant hands-on public relations experience in the startup, fashion, e-commerce and social-good industries.
Working with us will give you the opportunity to:
> Compile list of relevant targeted publications, editors, writers, and bloggers
> Craft targeted and tailored pitches to select individuals on the list
> Maintain follow-up conversations with pitched stories & coordinate correspondence
> Contribute to the Enrou blog
> Assist public relations director with other tasks as needed
Qualifications
> Comfortable with deadlines and quick turnarounds, and has a strong work ethic
> Obsessed with details and has a keen eye for ways to improve their craft,
> Extremely attentive to details (grammar fiends welcome!)
> A creative thinker who can craft targeted, personalized pitches & stories to top influencers in fashion, social good, technology, and startup.
> Must be a motivated, self-driven individual who is not afraid to tap into their entrepreneurial spirit
> A creative writer with the knack to persuade others with their pen (errr... keyboard). Must be able to get your point across in very little words (aka be concise!).
> Excited to learn more about social enterprise, international development, & fashion
Part-time opportunities, with an immediate start date in Playa Vista, CA. This is an volunteer position that provides invaluable work and experience that can enhance your knowledge and help in future endeavors. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. In order to be considered for this position, please include a resume and cover letter and send to info@enrou.com.
We Are Enrou
Join Enrou’s amazing team and work with incredible people, while learning how to bring your skills to market socially conscious fashion online. Help one of LA’s hottest startups expand in its biggest year yet.
As the first-ever winner of the Forbes Under 30 Summit pitch competition, and having been showcased in press such as L.A. Times and Huffington Post, Enrou is more than just a fashion e-commerce site. Enrou is at the forefront of a movement for conscious consumption and revolutionizing how individuals can make a global impact in their everyday lives.
What’s our mantra? “We are en route towards a better world.” And that doesn’t just apply to our products and business model, but to everyone on the Enrou team -- including our interns.
Our Internship Program is designed to provide you with mentors to give guidance, speakers to help educate and motivate you on relevant topics in the industry, career-enhancement training and access to our Greater LA network. You will be recognized and appreciated for all the value that you will bring Enrou.
Company Description:
Derived from the idea of being en route towards a better world, Enrou connects and empowers people across the globe through the power of trade and storytelling. Enrou is a central online marketplace for a curated collection of fashion and lifestyle products that empower individuals through small business and community development. We inspire consumers to make a positive global impact through their purchases.