Public Relations Fellow

<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-right:24px;background-color:#ffffff;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">SBS Comms, a leading PR and communications agency serving technology companies, is looking for talented Fellows to join our fast growing team. The SBS Fellowship Program is a 6-month program</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">that was designed to cultivate the next generation of PR pros.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-right:24px;background-color:#ffffff;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The Fellowship position is a paid, full-time position that gives young professionals the ability to learn from and work alongside some of the sharpest minds in PR. The program is fully immersive - fellows are staffed on client teams and play an important role in their teams' success. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Coverage monitoring and reporting, preparation of briefing materials, research, media list development and outreach, correspondence with clients, and more. SBS is committed to developing the skills of new PR professionals and this position could transition to a permanent opportunity with the company at the conclusion of the program.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-right:24px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">About you: </span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We're looking for curious self-starters with a thirst for learning. What we value: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You want to learn more about technology and the industries it's shaping.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You’re a quick study. You have an insatiable thirst for knowledge but can also interpret ideas and scenarios and make recommendations. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You’re a strong writer and creative thinker. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Your assertive personality can be recognized in dynamic conversations with colleagues and clients.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You’re thoughtful and perceptive. You’re able to prioritize with guidance from multiple senior team members and you thrive in a fast-paced environment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You’re low-ego. You are a true collaborator who can roll up their sleeves and work hard alongside peers at all levels who will support and mentor you. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You’re looking to develop your strategic thinking skills, and how to build media strategies with the short and longer term in mind. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Bonus points for having completed a PR internship, created an app, or explored unique passions of yours  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">If this sounds like you, please apply on our careers page! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#222222;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We understand that a job description may not capture all of the skills and experiences that can contribute to success in this role. If you have a passion for media strategy and external storytelling, we want to hear from you, regardless of whether you fit neatly into all of the criteria listed above.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">About you: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">The Fellowship will begin July 2026 and last for 6 months.</span></span></strong></li><li style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">While this is a remote role, candidates must be based in one of the following states: Must be Arizona, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, and education or certifications. Compensation for this position is $20 per hour.</span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#222222;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">At SBS Comms, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for success and creativity, and we strive to create an environment where we elevate the voices that reflect the world we live in.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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