The role

The intern may be required to carry out all or some of the following key tasks:

Key responsibilities

• Tracking issues in the media;
• Sourcing and preparing detailed draft media analysis reports;
• Researching and sourcing information;
• Management of press cuttings, including preparing monthly/quarterly coverage books;
• Preparing activity reports for clients;
• Helping to draft press releases, opinion articles, website copy, background material etc;
• Conducting ring rounds, and building journalist contacts;
• Preparing journalist biographies and briefing notes for clients;
• Preparing and maintaining media distribution lists for press releases;
• Researching and managing forward calendars of key media and current affairs events.

Person Specification

Competences applicable to the post:

You must:

• have the ability to conduct comprehensive analysis of information to tight deadlines ensuring accuracy and relevance;
• have excellent writing skills;
• be logical, creative and flexible in the appraisal of problems;
• be proficient in the use of research and Internet tools and word processing.be able to take direction and report progress on your work with others;
• be organised and able to manage your own workload;
• be passionate about politics and elections.

Qualifications and skills:

You must:

• You must have a degree, with a minimum classification of 2:2.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for understanding health issues is essential.
• Experience of the media, Westminster, public affairs, politics and campaigning is an advantage.

See www.portland-communications.com/jobs/internship-corporate-communications-public-affairs-health/.