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Paid Internship at Westbound

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Looking for the internship experience of a lifetime? Westbound Communications’ interns have helped promote early childhood education, encourage kids to eat healthier, reduce mental health stigma, educate voters, encourage more shopping and prevent identity fraud.

 

At Westbound, we strive to build the next generation of leaders by creating unique opportunities for talented, high-achieving, responsible and bright students to grow personally and professionally in the public relations and marketing industry. Our highly competitive internship program provides hands-on agency experience with a wide variety of client projects.

 

For this position, candidates should have a strong academic record, excellent writing skills, and involvement in PRSSA. We seek seniors, recent graduates or graduate students from accredited colleges or universities. Public relations, communication and business majors are preferred. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Candidates must be available for a minimum of 24 hours per week and be proficient with Microsoft Office, Canva, Excel and online research.

 

Westbound Interns…

·         write and edit press releases, newsletter articles, digital content and more

·         conduct community outreach

·         create content for social media channels

·         pitch stories to media

·         build media lists and coverage reports

·         handle research for new business proposals

·         staff client events

 

For more information

Contact the Anaheim office general manager Linda Martin via email: lmartin@westboundcommunications.com

 

Now Hiring: Senior Account Executive and Account Supervisor

We are growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Account Executive and an Account Supervisor. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. Candidates can work in our Riverside or Anaheim office (hybrid).

 

Here’s what you’ll do in this role:

 

• Design and execute integrated campaigns that engage the community and multicultural audiences

• Oversee media relations, paid and organic social media, event activations and community outreach for corporate, health care, government and retail clients

• Lead day to day communications with clients, driving strategic and tactical campaign elements

• Supervise and mentor junior team members

• Successfully develop and manage client program budgets

• Manage external vendors

• Work with a variety of key internal and external stakeholders

 

If you have 4+ years of experience including time at a PR agency, a degree in communications, strong writing skills, strong organizational skills, and you think this description fits you, please send your resume to Linda Martin (lmartin@westboundcommunications.com).