SparkPR is hiring a
Public Relations Intern

Our Internship Program is designed for candidates who have already received their bachelor’s degree and are looking to immerse themselves in the fast-paced world of technology public relations. We look for individuals that are driven, creative and hard-working with excellent communication skills.

Our three-month paid program allows motivated participants to roll their sleeves up and truly experience what public relations is across a multitude of industries within the technology space. You become a full-fledged team member and get to participate on client calls, team meetings, and brainstorm sessions. For stellar candidates, there is also a possibility of full-time hire at the completion of the program.

What does a Spark Intern get to do?

• Experience exposure to clients across all of our practice groups; Venture Capital, Consumer, Enterprise, and Blockchain
• Contribute to new business pitches and agency initiatives
• Provide coverage monitoring and reporting
• Client and industry research
• Develop media lists, briefing sheets, meeting notation, etc.
• Learn how to write pitches and press releases
• Contribute ideas to PR plans and new business pitches

Why work at Spark?

• Remote Work Flexibility
• Competitive and Flexible Paid Vacation Policy
• Spark PR covers 95-100% off health, dental, and vision for our employees
• You can also count on a company-managed 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, and monthly cell phone subsidy.

About Spark?

From startups to Fortune 20 members, Spark specializes in helping technology-focused and innovation-minded companies transform their brands by bringing powerful narratives to life through public relations and integrated marketing programs.

The agency’s full suite of services includes content and social development, programmatic distribution and other forms of paid media, and data-driven insights to inform strategic planning and measure go-to-market plans. Spark also provides comprehensive strategic communications & marketing services for blockchain and cryptocurrency leaders. From guiding successful token sales to growing companies post-ICO, Spark has emerged as the preferred partner for these highly specialized services across the globe.

Spark’s clients are some of the world’s most innovative startups and industry leaders. Please review our website and peruse the variety of brands we have worked with over the years.

Ranked on the 2021 Forbes Best PR Agencies list, Spark has also been honored by Business Intelligence Group as a Best Place to Work. Previous awards include Bulldog Reporter’s Awards for Best New Product Launch and Best General Business Campaign as well as SABRE Awards for Software and Services. Spark was also honored as the Public Relations Agency of the Year by PR World in 2017.

Spark was founded by Donna (Sokolsky) Burke and Christine Hempel in 1999 at the height of the Internet explosion in Silicon Valley. Fresh off their corporate careers at Netscape where they helped launch the first browser that gave millions access to the Internet, Donna and Christine were well equipped to create a new-economy communications agency.

The ideal candidate lives and breathes the core Spark values:

• Accelerate – Demonstrates passion, drive and ambition
• Be real – Demonstrates authenticity, honesty, transparency and self-awareness
• Equality for all – Demonstrates collaboration and inclusiveness; is open to diverse personalities, learning >
• Explore – Demonstrates innovation, courage and ability to take smart risks
• Sparkle – Demonstrates enthusiasm, optimism and grace under pressure

We are excited to explore new opportunities with you!

Spark Public Relations is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Spark PR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. The compensation for this position will be $18/hr.