Earnscliffe is one of Canada’s leading public affairs, public relations, opinion research, and digital + design firms. We work with organizations, businesses, associations, and campaigns to navigate complex challenges, shape public conversations, and connect with the audiences that matter most.

Our integrated teams bring together expertise across communications, public affairs, research, digital strategy, and creative design to deliver thoughtful and impactful work. From advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement to branding, content, and digital communications, we help clients move their objectives forward with clear and effective strategies.

We are looking for a PR Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience supporting a range of client work. This is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop your skills in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

Skills and Expertise

• Basic computer and Internet skills: Word, PPT, Excel, social media
• Excellent writer with acute attention to detail and grammar
• An understanding of media relations
• Able to communicate well with the team, ask questions, accept challenges
• Strong organization skills
• Take initiative and be tenacious
• Able to multi-task, prioritize requests and switch easily between different tasks
• Think from a client perspective / be service-minded

Demonstrate attention to detail

• Complete assignments, meet deadlines and work with supervisors
• Social media postings (internal)
• Basic media relations skills including:
• Develop complete, error free media lists: use of data bases, research, follow up, verify accuracy of information
• Traditional, online, broadcast, print, and social media outlets – business, consumer trades etc.

Administrative Duties

• Weekly team minutes and activity tracker printing/distribution
• Client and competitor research
• Covering the front desk
• Assist in general office duties (setting up for meetings, organization, purchasing supplies, etc.)

Client Responsibilities

• Support client team on assignments and meet deadlines
• Daily monitoring and reporting on client coverage (both internal and client facing)
• Participate in client team internal meetings
• Pitch media, follow up and achieve coverage as appropriate
• Editorial writing support (e.g. press releases, advisories, bylines, etc.)
• Develop accurate measurement reports and dashboards
• Assist in preparing for and supporting media training sessions

New Business

• Contribute to brainstorms
• Note-taking and team distributions following new business meetings/brainstorms
• Support team on new business proposals: formatting, printing, binding

This position is based in-office and is open to candidates located in Toronto, Ottawa, or Vancouver.

This is a new role. This employer uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Earnscliffe is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.