The Communications Intern is an important, supporting role for Gopuff’s highly-productive and nimble communications team. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role will support a variety of day-to-day media relations, internal communications and influencer marketing tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for a young professional to gain experience in consumer, internal, corporate, and crisis communications. ResponsibilitiesCreate media lists and support with media outreach, helping to build key media relationships and manage inbound media requests. Draft pitches, blog posts, press releases, internal communications and more. Work cross-functionally with internal departments, including merchandise and marketing, to identify newsworthy stories and help secure appropriate coverage.Support thought leadership and executive communications initiatives by developing briefs.Support with identifying, vetting, and recruiting content creators for relevant brand partnerships and company initiatives. Administrative support including developing mailers and organizing sample deliveries.Track news coverage and help package results to be shared with Gopuff’s leadership team. Research and develop regular reports on company, competitor and industry trends. Participate in brainstorms for promotional brand initiatives. Monitor cultural trends to ensure the team takes advantage of real-time opportunities that align with company priorities. Additional duties as assigned by leadership.Preferred QualificationsPreference may be given to candidates located in Philadelphia or New York CityExperience pitching and cultivating relationships with media and influencersUnderstanding of and experience in the podcast and substack spacePhotography, graphic design and content creation experienceMinimum RequirementsRising Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student (18 years or older) with relevant internship or work experienceIn good academic standing (3.0 or above GPA)Available to work at least 20 hours per week from June 2 -August 8 (10 weeks), with a preference for a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday work scheduleExceptional communication, organizational, writing and editing skills with careful attention to detailAbility to excel in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to think criticallyHighly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and bias for actionAt Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.
And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.
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