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Octagon · 2 months ago

Public Relations Trainee

positionMcLean, Virginia, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad

Octagon is the global sports, entertainment and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group, seeking a Public Relations Trainee. This role involves supporting the PR department with day-to-day coordination of campaigns, drafting PR materials, and conducting research to identify media opportunities.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support the PR department in day-to-day coordination of PR campaigns and strategies across divisions
Draft and edit basic PR materials such as bios, media advisories, marketing materials, etc
Research emerging media voices, journalists, and outlets to identify new opportunities, while building and maintaining updated media contact lists
Monitor athlete mentions, sports coverage, and trending stories, compiling reports and media clippings to track visibility and impact
Support proactive media outreach by assisting with pitches, press recaps, tracking, and research
Assist with general department organization, file management, and media documentation
Contribute creative ideas for storytelling, social tie-ins, or athlete spotlights during team brainstorms

Qualification

Public relationsWriting skillsMicrosoft OfficeSocial mediaPassion for sportsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailFast-paced environment

Required

Current student or recent graduate in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
Strong writing and organizational skills with a detail-oriented and proactive mindset
Passion for sports, media, and storytelling
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with social media and media monitoring platforms

Company

Octagon

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Octagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment management and marketing company. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.
dateFounded in 1983
location
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.octagon.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dan Haddad
Head of Commercial Strategy
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Lizi Hamer
Global Executive Creative Director
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