Fall Virtual Intern - Media Relations

Job Description

Virtual Media Relations Intern - HBO, Fall 2020

The Job
This intern will support the Media Relations team overseeing publicity for HBO original programming including drama and comedy series, limited series, films, documentaries and specials.

The Daily
• Assist media relations team with day to day publicity tasks for HBO programming.
• Help draft press releases and publicity campaigns and reports.
• Assist publicists with the organization and compilation of daily press clippings for on-air shows.
• Assist with virtual press events.
• Research new contacts, editorial deadlines and update contact and festival databases.
• Research and development of targeted press lists.
• Help with generating final coverage reports.

The Essentials
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) which includes basic industry phone etiquette.
• Experience with office tools such as Google Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Social Media applications, mobile and streaming devices
• Must be proactive, resourceful, and agile within a remote setting.
• Familiarity with HBO programming and media outlets.
• Passion for media and entertainment required.

The Perks
• An opportunity to work with a great team that is passionate about the same thing you are!
• Networking opportunities to meet people that you'd like to know!
• A speaker series that introduces you to cool executives and what they do for the best brands!
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands.

The Fall 2020 program dates are October 19th through December 4th. The internship will be a full remote/virtual experience. Most internships will provide a company owned laptop for the duration of the internship program. Interns are paid a competitive wage based on team/bureau location and relocation is not provided as the program is fully remote/virtual. Participation in the internship program is reserved for students who are currently enrolled in college . Most positions are targeted to upperclassmen and graduate students.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbxqpe-18-220-160-216-42 in your application.