Internship - Public Relations (Year-Round)
1 week ago
An effective media relations program is vital to Baird's strong brand, advances Baird's business priorities and contributes to our commitment to being a great place to work. The Public Relations intern works directly with Baird's Public Relations team, supports the internal Communications team and collaborates with associates in the Marketing & Communications Department to plan, develop and implement programs to effectively communicate and measure progress of Baird's brand both internally and externally.
This is a hybrid internship, working four days per week in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office and one day remote. The intern must be able to work full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start in May 2026.
The Impact You'll Make:
- Track coverage across Baird's earned media program and properly measure impact against key business and firm strategies
- Assist with Baird's overall media relations efforts, helping create news releases and other media correspondence, developing media lists, coordinating reprints
- Support the generation of PR and Communications reports by leveraging dashboards from trackers
- Partner with operations on strategic initiatives to support continuous improvement projects across Corporate Communications
- Coordinate relevant news postings to Baird's websites and social media accounts
- Conduct research for media relations purposes
- Prioritize media inquiries and fulfill reporter requests
- Manage the creation and execution of internal news stories
- Assist with communications and media relations efforts for community involvement and sponsorship opportunities as appropriate (ex. Baird Gives Back Week)
- Actively participate in monthly Public Relations team and Marketing & Communications department meetings and internal client meetings
- Help ensure public relations approach and messages are consistent with Baird's practices, culture and brand
- Perform other duties in support of team, department and firm projects and activities
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications or journalism
- Anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later
- Completed course work in one or more of the following: public relations, journalism, communications
- Passion for working with the media and communicating through written word
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally
- Skilled in writing, editing and proofing
- Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery
- High level of motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking, with a strong commitment to learning and contributing effectively
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Experience with Critical Mention, Cision or another media-monitoring service is a plus
- Prior PR experience is preferred
About Our Intern Program:
Jumpstart your career with Baird's high-impact summer intern program You'll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you'll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future.
Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status .
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