Are you a college junior or senior looking for a fall internship? Join us at Jasper Paul PR & Marketing for our paid internship program ($2,000 stipend). You'll work with some of the best restaurants and hospitality brands in St. Louis and learn the fundamentals of a public relations campaign. We will be hiring two public relations and one social media intern for Fall 2023.
About Jasper Paul PR & Marketing:
Jasper Paul PR & Marketing is a full-service public relations and marketing firm with a specialization in the hospitality industry. Our genuine intrigue for food, travel and beer, wine & spirits allows us to ask the right questions and deliver creative ideas to showcase our clients' passions and impact their businesses. We dig deep to tell our clients' stories in their own true, authentic voice. We connect them with like-minded partners on a local and national level. We work hard, and have a little fun along the way.
What You’ll Learn:
Writing media materials from press releases, pitches to journalists, segment briefs, etc.
Participation in brainstorming for clients from restaurant promotions to grassroots initiatives with target audiences
Interaction with media at restaurant tastings, photo shoots, and television segments
Introduction to some of the top hospitality leaders in St. Louis
Other perks: occasional free meals, networking opportunities, attendance at industry special events, etc.
What We’re Looking For…
Important qualities:
Strong communication and writing skills*
Detail-driven, organized, and forward-thinking attitude
Drive and excitement for the hospitality industry*
Ability to work independently by setting own personal deadlines and goals
Creative thinker that works well in a collaborative team environment
Genuine passion for hospitality, food, travel, etc. It always helps to have real-world experience of the hospitality industry, but it doesn’t have to be fancy!
Interest in writing. Think AP-style with a creative voice. We look for writers who use active voice with descriptive language to bring our clients’ stories to life.
Knowledge of Social Media. We look for individuals who will bring ideas to the table for engaging content on platforms of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok as well as e-communications such as newsletters. We will particularly look for individuals with an interest in developing Reels and TikToks.
Experience in Microsoft & Adobe (not necessary, but appreciated). For drafting of materials in World, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc. As well as for basic editing needs of photography, video as well as creation of collateral and ad materials.
A Person for People (Not Just a People Person): We are in the business of service to our clients, and we do so by forming lasting relationships with them. We ask questions, we stay intrigued, we get to know them outside of the kitchen. We look for individuals who want to embrace this intrigue and genuine interest by being outspoken, professional, positive and polite.
Social Media Intern: While you will learn several of the same tasks listed above, your primary role will be working closely with our social media team to:
Assist in monitoring comments, questions, stories, etc. across client platforms
Develop copy for client social media posts
Attend client content shoots and create content (photography, reels, TikToks)
Develop shot lists for content shoots
Develop strategic content calendars
Competitor analysis as well as overall researching trending topics, sounds, content, etc. across platforms
Details:
$2,000 stipend
12-week internship (October-December; will not be expected to work during fall and winter breaks)
2 days per week from Tuesday-Thursday for 10 hours total
In-person at our Jasper Paul Offices (602 W. Kirkham Avenue) to learn from our team
Internship for credit hours available