Joele Frank is a leading strategic communications firm. From mergers and acquisitions, to shareholder activism, to crisis communications and other high-stakes situations – we help our clients communicate effectively with their stakeholders when it matters most.

 

We look for people with a special combination of intelligence, curiosity and talent. Successful candidates are strong writers and thoughtful communicators who thrive on tackling challenging, fast-paced situations in a team-based environment. Any major is welcome. In fact, many of our firm’s professionals come from backgrounds in finance, law and journalism.

 

Our internship program is an in-office 8-week paid internship. Summer interns will work primarily on project-based teams.

Some responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• Drafting and editing press releases and other communications documents for stakeholders, including employees, customers and investors
• Conducting general industry research, research of specific situations and how companies handled them, as well as background research on the firm’s clients or their competitors
• Participating in conference calls
• Monitoring newswires and publications for client-related news, and alerting clients to relevant stories or breaking news that may impact them
• Creating and updating media and analyst lists
• Participating in an intern group project to be presented at the end of the program 

Candidates should possess the following:

• Proficiency with office applications (Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• The ability to take verbal direction rapidly and accurately
• The ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• The ability to learn quickly under time pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to work well in teams