Strategy,
Strategic Communication Intern
Description/Requirements:
Strategy is a full service political consulting and public relations firm located in downtown
Mobile.
The firm works with several political candidate and issue campaigns, primarily on the local and
state-wide levels. As consultants, they work with clients in a variety of facets including: grass
roots, polling, platform development, strategic planning, media development, media relations,
advertising, speech writing, public relations, fundraising, campaign organization and campaign
management. In addition to the political department, Strategy has a corporate public relations
and communications division. This division works with several businesses, nonprofit
organizations and government entities.
The internship program is designed to give students the opportunity to gain a well-rounded
understanding of all aspects relating to the communications planning and execution of client
campaigns. This is accomplished by both familiarizing students with the day to day operations of
the office and immersing interns in a number of different client projects and issues.
Applicants must be dedicated, hard workers with a positive attitude. Interns work directly with
consultants and project managers and will interact with clients. It is for this reason (among
others) that we are looking for students who are extremely reliable and who can maintain
professionalism towards clients as well as time and client sensitive information.
Applicants should have an interest in public relations, advertising, media relations or digital
media. In addition, applicants should be familiar and knowledgeable in the areas of social media,
email marketing and other forms of digital media.
Paid positions are available.
Responsibilities:
The firm works with several candidates and businesses in a variety of facets. Interns will be
responsible for multiple tasks, short-term projects and daily responsibilities within client and
office operations for several different projects and will have a work station in the office. Interns
will also assist in event planning, writing and client web and social media content management as
needed.
Most intern responsibilities will be fulfilled during the work week. However, interns may be asked
to assist during some weekend events and activities.
Additional Information:
Strategy will select up to 2 interns from local universities with applicable academic departments.
Internships offer course credit of up to 3 hours depending on time committed. However, interns
are eligible to apply for any paid positions, which may open during the internship term.
Please indicate if you have proficiency in any computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Constant Contact, etc…) In addition, interns will have the
opportunity to make several valuable connections while working with key community leaders and
businesses in the area.