Job Summary

The Marketing & PR Intern will support the Marketing Department in various communication and public relations activities. This role involves media monitoring, content creation, media list management, event support, and social media engagement. The intern will gain practical experience in public relations while contributing to Stirista's marketing efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track media mentions of the company, clients, and relevant industry news across online, print, broadcast, and social media platforms.
• Identify key industry articles, prepare daily or weekly media reports, and flag urgent or significant coverage for the marketing team.
• Assist in drafting and editing PR materials, including press releases, media alerts, social media posts, blog content, and website copy.
• Conduct research, interview internal stakeholders, and adapt written content for different target audiences and channels.
• Research and build targeted media lists for campaigns and announcements, identifying relevant journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
• Maintain and update the media database to ensure accuracy and outreach effectiveness.
• Provide logistical support for PR events, virtual press conferences, product launches, and community outreach initiatives.
• Assist with event guest lists, material preparation, vendor coordination, and on-site support when applicable.
• Help manage social media presence by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, responding to comments, tracking key metrics, and contributing campaign ideas.

 Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time or part-time college or university student pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Available to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week for the duration of the internship (Summer 2027).
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with a solid understanding of brand voice and content strategy.
• Strong media literacy, critical thinking, research skills, and an understanding of media relations tactics and the current media landscape.
• Experience or interest in social media management, community engagement, digital marketing trends, and performance analytics.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and event planning or logistical support capabilities.
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, teamwork, and a strong eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and communication tools including email, web tools, and Google Suite.

Stirista Culture

At Stirista, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation and teamwork are highly valued. We are committed to employee growth and development and believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work

Our Mission is to help marketers generate revenue with our identity-level data. As marketers ourselves, we know that one-size-fits-all solutions and decayed data don’t work, so we built our modular and real-time OMNA Identity Graph from the ground up to arm you with marketing data that actually works. 

Vision: We remove common roadblocks to help companies acquire, retain, and activate customers effectively, efficiently, and ethically. We believe in a fun, vibrant environment where our unmatched teamwork leads to better innovation for our clients.

Values: At the heart of our company culture, we encourage every team member to make a STIR. This means setting ambitious goals, embracing adaptability, fostering optimism, and maintaining the utmost respect and integrity. 

Strive for Excellence – We set high goals and strive for excellence in everything we do. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to reach new heights and exceed expectations. 

Think Flexibly – Adaptability is our strength. We actively seek solutions, thinking flexibility to navigate challenges and seize opportunities with innovation and an open mindset.

Inspire Optimism – We cultivate a positive and optimistic atmosphere. Through our actions and encouragement, we inspire confidence, enthusiasm, and a shared belief that together, we can make anything happen. 

Rally Respect - Respect is the foundation of our relationships. We rally together, supporting and valuing each team member, client, and partner and upholding the highest standards of integrity in all our endeavors. 

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up-to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to adhere to the company's hybrid work policy. This position requires a minimum of three days per week in one of our offices for employees residing within a 30-mile radius of the following locations: San Antonio, TX (HQ), Manhattan, NY, Hauppauge, NY, Boston, MA, or Pompano Beach, FL.
• Remote workers must reside in one of the following states: TX, FL, MA, NY, CO, CT, IA, IL, ME, MD, MN, NC, NJ, OR, PA, RI, SC, VA or WI.