Public Relations Intern

at  OMNICOM PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP PTE LTD

The OPRG Singapore internship program provides intensive, practical experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment. OPRG Singapore interns tackle real-world communications challenges and produce value-added services and results for our firm and clients. Interns gain exposure to a broad spectrum of integrated communications capabilities and develop skills that are required to be competitive in today’s business environment.
Selected candidates will get to work with an experienced team of account management staff on high-profile business and clients. Our interns will learn and be exposed to the full gamut of public relations functions including researching, media relations, writing press releases, and assisting with press events. Managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, thinking critically and writing to persuade are also some of the areas in which our interns grow.

• Conduct secondary research
• Draft written material intended to persuade and/or represent a client’s point of view (i.e. press releases, research analysis, white papers, newsletters, etc.)
• Develop traditional and online/digital media lists
• Pitch media (develop pitch and contact media)
• Participate in brainstorm sessions
• Contribute to the new business development process
• Contribute to the development of strategic communications plans
• Assist with event planning and support (including logistics, on-site staffing, development of collateral, promotions, etc.)
• Monitor and summarize (package and present) a variety of news and communication formats (traditional media, blogs, online outlets, etc.)