Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellow – Consumer Public Relations + Influencer Relations, Los Angeles

• Only completed applications will be reviewed. Please scroll down and review the “Your Application Submission Must Include” section for how to apply and what to include.
  
  

FleishmanHillard SoCal is seeking qualified candidates for our Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship. Fellows contribute to client projects and gain practical experience in the field of integrated communications from some of the industry’s best counselors. This session, our Fellow will assist our amazing consumer technology and consumer lifestyle clients with their external public relations, influencer relations, and communications activities. Our ideal candidate will join us full-time 40 hours per week starting in Summer 2023. This candidate will join us in a hybrid model of working in-person and remote in Los Angeles.

The Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship is an industry-leading program that offers the opportunity for individuals to combine their communication talents with their passion for diversity and inclusion. The paid fellowships are 6 to 12 months in length and offer benefits, professional development opportunities and a mentor program.

FleishmanHillard believes a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit our agency, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumer technology and consumer lifestyle companies with media and influencer relations, product launches, marketing communications initiatives.
• Contribute to agency diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Support influencer campaigns; identify and vet brand-right influencers based on campaign objectives and desired outcomes and develop program recap reports.
• Write, edit, and proofread materials in AP style, including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets, blog posts, website content and client correspondence.
• Maintain and update databases of media contacts.
• Pitch story ideas to relevant media and participate in brainstorm sessions.
• Contribute to the new business process, including research and proposal preparation.
• Monitor, research, compile and analyze client and competitor media coverage in both online and offline channels.
• Support event planning and coordination, including the preparation of event materials.
• Provide administrative support as needed, including scheduling meetings and preparing reports.
• Be involved in social media projects — from research, copywriting, community management and reporting.
  
  

Qualifications

• Recent grad (undergraduate or graduate) with the ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Pacific Time, and for a minimum of six months starting in Summer 2023. The ability to work in-person and remote.
• A demonstrated passion for ethnic or cultural diversity and experience advocating for DE&I in either the work, school or volunteer setting.
• A strong career interest in communications and/or influencer relations. A background or strong interest in working with clients in the consumer technology or consumer lifestyle industry is a plus.
• Proven writing skills, initiative, creative problem-solving skills and proficiency in social media.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Two or three previous internships or equivalent experiences, at least one of which must be focused on communications, public relations, marketing, or advertising.
  
  

Your Application Submission Must Include

• Completed application
• Resume and cover letter
• Two writing samples – news releases, pitch letters, media alerts, newsletter articles, executive summaries, and other relevant writing items; please limit each sample to two pages.
  
  

As an agency, we are committed to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) to the center of our business and our culture. We know that there is work to do both inside and outside our walls and we’ve started taking the actions that will sustain our progress and build momentum as we move towards being a more inclusive firm. Reaffirming our commitment to The Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship is one important step that allows us to find, engage and invest in the next generation of diverse talent with a professional interest in advancing DE&I.

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard is part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., and has more than 85 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Our award-winning agency specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, research and analytics, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. We’ve been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality”; and NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for a decade. We’re also more motivated by what we can give than what we receive, with a longstanding worldwide service commitment to support social inclusion in the communities in which we work and live. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com .

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local laws.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $41,600 to $45,760.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available.

Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.