Public Relations Intern

Nikola is looking for a Public Relations Intern

Responsibilities

Communications

• Sourcing & validating key messaging
• Daily review of press mentions
• Assist with the writing of communications (e.g., press releases, newsletters, video scripts)
• Track and coordinate speaking engagements, internal comms and creative requests
• Weekly dashboard reporting assistance
• Assist with approval process for internal and external comms
• Media list development and management
• Journalist & article sourcing (e.g., paywall)
• Weekly MailChimp internal audience list updates
• Support inbox customer service management

Qualifications

• Focus of education is Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Communications or a closely related area of study.
• A previous Public Relations internship is a plus.
• Proficient in copywriting and copy editing.
• Strong research & analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload by remaining nimble to change.
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Adept at working in a dynamic environment and consistently able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• Self-starter who is comfortable taking the initiative with minimal direction and can recommend sound and creative solutions to challenges that arise.
• Proficient administrative skills using Gmail, Outlook calendar and docs.

Requirements And General Skills

• Solid project management and planning.
• Ability to interact and work with team members at all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.

Technical Skills

• Mac literate and strong technical skills including a proficiency in PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Google Suite.
• Experience with Cision and social media management tools a plus

Program Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Must be a Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree OR are currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
• Must be available to live and work in Phoenix throughout the duration of your program.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Passionate about working for a professional team.
• Proactive and out of the box thinking.

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement (EEO)

Nikola Motor Company™ is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.

To all recruitment agencies: Nikola is not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Nikola, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.