Public Relations Intern

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina US

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Requisition Number:28086

Store Number:HQ

8310 Technology Drive

Charlotte, North Carolina US

Full Time

About Rack Room Shoes

Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide selection of nationally recognized brands known for their quality. Rack Room Shoes also offers an assortment of exclusive private brands commissioned from the best manufacturers in the business. Our private brands offer customers great styles and outstanding values, which translates into satisfied, loyal, repeat customers.

Summary:

We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins and outs of our daily routines and procedures while utilizing gained educational knowledge and experience.

Essential Functions:

Support the Brand Communications team in implementing the company’s PR strategy with a focus on Social Responsibility, DEI and Internal Communications programs
Create engaging content for internal and external audiences for the corporate LinkedIn page, and Intranet
Assist in drafting media materials, including press releases, media alerts, and story pitches
Participate in planning meetings, give input on communication initiatives and suggest ways to enhance the company’s public image
Conduct research for public relations initiatives and identify visibility opportunities for various campaigns
Monitor media coverage and create press clippings and reports

Social Responsibility:

Research PR opportunities for corporate giving programs
Patriciate in PR outreach for corporate volunteer events

DEI:

Review and test DEI training courses
Assist in development of company-wide DEI Newsletter

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good research and analytical skills
Knowledge of copywriting and editing
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail

Minimum Requirements:

Must be detail oriented
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally
Must have the ability to collaborate with a team and contribute to insights

Physical Demands:

Must be able to look at computer monitors for 8 hours a day
Must have the ability to use hands and fingers. Using them to type, manage copiers and/or printers.
Must be able to exert up to at least 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

Work Environment:

This job is done in a traditional office environment. There will be extended periods of sitting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requires of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Rack Room Shoes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, reassignment, demotion, discipline, discharge, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits.