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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Fall Internship Opportunity: Bravo Group, PR company in Wayne, PA

Villanova English alum Julia Rose Clarke recently contacted us to let us know about an exciting internship opportunity based down the road in Wayne for the coming fall semester. Here is the announcement for the position:


"Bravo Group offers a hands-on internship position that enables students to jump right into the fast-paced world of public relations and advocacy. Our interns truly become part of the team – participating in brainstorming sessions, attending events, working with the media and implementing social media campaigns.

"With talent in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., Bravo Group helps clients Win Tough Fights™ with a holistic approach to communications. We solve complex challenges that span constituencies and issues using our knowledge that today’s challenges cannot be won with yesterday’s playbook."

Responsibilities include: 
  • Contact appropriate media on behalf of clients
  • Develop research materials to meet client objectives
  • Assist with special events and appropriate meetings
  • Assist with general office work as needed
  • Offer support to special projects as needed
  • Write and post for BravoVoice, our intern blog

Majors of Interest:
  • Public Relations-Communications
  • Political Science
  • Journalism or English
  • Marketing

Skills & Experience Needed:
  • Willingness to help with a variety of programs and tasks
  • Well organized and self-motivated
  • Willingness to collaborate with staff and members of the Bravo community
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Experience managing a variety of social media accounts in a business setting
  • Prior Internship experience (in an office setting) is highly preferred
  • Must be at least in junior year. Recent College Graduates are considered.
  • Political campaign experience a plus

Benefits:
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Opportunity to work with highly respected government relations / communications professionals
  • Opportunity to establish personalized objectives to further educational experience
  • Competitive pay and scholarship offered
  • Wayne Office is conveniently located within a 2 minute walk of SEPTA Regional Rail Service

Time frame for Internship:
  • The Internship is for 24-40 hours per week and will last for 12-15 weeks.
  • Internships offered are one-time opportunities during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters

To Apply: Email resume and 1-2 writing samples to jelder@cornerstonehrm.com or apply at bravogroup.us.

Appropriate writing samples may include: news article, press release, blog post, letter to the editor, op-ed, social media planning document or other documents that best illustrate your writing ability.

Bravo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information:


  • Online: bravogroup.us
  • Social Media: Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube
  • Internship Video and Blog: bravogroup.us/internships/