Entertainment Content Internship

About Bender/Helper Impact

Bender/Helper Impact (www.bhimpact.com) is one of the world’s leading independent marketing communications and public relations firms focused on entertainment content, products, services and technologies. Since its founding by Dean Bender and Lee Helper in 1986, B/HI has handled communications programs for many of the largest media companies and properties in the world, and has implemented powerful and effective media strategies for innovative and cutting edge companies and their breakthrough products and technologies.

PR Intern – Entertainment Content 

The entertainment content PR team seeks an account Intern ready to kick start their PR career by providing support on campaigns for top entertainment clients. In the fast-paced agency environment, the Intern position requires creative and technical ability, as well as a knack for time management, effective multitasking and teamwork. 

An ideal candidate for this part-time position should display tenacity for professional development, a strong desire to get the job done right and the ability to provide creative and strategic insights that enhance team performance. The Intern will quickly learn to target key journalists and influencers across multiple industries, and gain a strong understanding of client content offerings, technologies and their competitors. 

Qualifications:

 • A dedicated, degree-seeking individual currently enrolled in a higher education institution, chasing a career in communications, journalism and/or entertainment.

 • No experience necessary; previous PR internship or experience is a major plus. 

 • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

 • Excellent organization and attention to detail.

 • A proactive self-starter eager to learn and grow as part of a team with a dedication to quality control. 

 • A strong understanding of Web and social media tools; candidate should be able to develop and learn quickly to the ever-changing environment. 

 • Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point. Cision Point experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

 • Assisting with administrative duties for clients

 • Press clippings 

 • Industry research

 • Monitoring and reporting of press coverage

 • Contact database and media list development

 • Vendor relations

 • Briefing development and introductory media relations