ABOUT OUR COMPANY

JG Black Book is one of the nation’s fastest growing integrated services firms, offering a portfolio of trade relations, marketing, public relations and branding services to clients in the travel and travel lifestyle sectors. The firm specializes in helping independent travel companies and destinations gain traction against larger, more well-known competitors, offering a one-stop resource for gaining exposure, building networks and increasing sales. JG Black Book’s team of industry veterans, unique service model, and powerful connections have built the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor for more than 150 of the world’s most celebrated travel brands and destinations including Singita, Micato Safaris, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and the country of Belize.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

JG Black Book is seeking a smart, savvy and driven Public Relations Intern to join a growing PR division in a firm that specializes in luxury lifestyle and travel experiences. This is a great opportunity to work with incredible clients and be part of a growing company, as well as take your career to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Fully support company’s PR strategy and execute it in different phases
• Ideate and contribute to print, online and broadcast pitching, while growing your own media network
• Proactive approach to generating story ideas and pitch angles, as well as pitch identified media contacts via press releases, pitch letters, personal phone calls and additional creative outlets
• Communicate and build relationships with current or prospect clients
• Create and distribute press releases
• Assist in administrative dutiesBuild and update media lists and databases
• Schedule, coordinate and attend various events
• Perform research and market analysis activities
• Support in developing client reports, clip tracking and research as needed

• Ability to generate and use creative ideas and actions to secure media placements for clients
• Ability to identify new media targets and cultivate media relationships
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills; a writing sample will be required
• Detail oriented, organized and comprehension of deadlines / priorities
• Strong belief in follow-through and team communication
• Ability to anticipate needs of team and clients
• Experience juggling a mix of accounts and/or projects
• A willingness to learn and adapt to basic public relations tools and resources.
• A familiarity with Cision is a plus.
• Passion for the PR industry and its best practices
• Current enrollment or completion in a related BS or Masters university/college

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to Alexandra Avila at alexandra@jgblackbook.com with a brief cover letter letting us know why you are interested in this internship and why you would make a good addition to our team.

Please note: All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern occupying this position. Interns will be expected to perform any other job related duties assigned by their supervisor. Internship is located in Manhattan, New York and will pay minimum wage.