DKC Public Relations, LLC is a multi-discipline and diverse public relations firm, which represents clients in a multitude of fields including corporate, non-profit, medical, entertainment, hospitality, sports and government. An internship with DKC will not be paid, and does require the intern to receive college credit. An intern’s experience will be as rewarding as they desire, with responsibilities commensurate to the commitment they demonstrate.
DKC is a full service public relations, marketing and government affairs firm and one of the top ten independent PR agencies in the U.S. Based in New York City, and with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Miami, DKC provides all communications needs, including strategic counsel and planning, media relations, digital and social media, integrated marketing, event production and marketing, executive positioning, crisis management and public affairs. DKC breaks the mold of a traditional PR agency to create a bold, new hybrid that combines the creativity of a boutique agency, with the strategic abilities and intellectual capital of a large corporation.
Specific responsibilities will be as follows:Assist account executives with:
Organizing/managing press kits for distribution
Compiling media clips/press clips for team to send to client Screening media (online, newspapers, magazines, TV and radio) for hits, alerting team
Creating/organizing media mailers for campaigns/campaign launches
Emailing/calling photo and news desks to pitch event and clients
Perform research for pitches, events, campaigns, and brainstorms as needed for clients
Computing impressions and calculated ad value for client placements to include in company performance reports
Update media lists with contacts through research on Cision database and calling networks/publications
Work events – support team at client events and aid in event preparation
Respond to general inquiries, requests for information, follow ups as appropriate and refers complex/ non-routine inquires to supervisor or appropriate party
Support account teams as needed with other general administrative dutiesFashion brand press pulls
Assist as needed in the showroom, organizing and merchandising the clothing and accessories
