Public Relations Intern

Company Description Startup Story® is dedicated to amplifying the voices of startups and showcasing their journeys to a global audience. The platform highlights the challenges, triumphs, and lessons behind building successful ventures, with the goal of inspiring current and future entrepreneurs. Startup Story® is committed to inclusivity, featuring founders from major hubs as well as tier 2 and tier 3 cities, and emphasizing the unique hurdles they face. By spotlighting these stories, the organization supports a vibrant startup ecosystem and encourages resilience, creativity, and innovation across diverse regions.

Role Description The Public Relations Intern role at Startup Story® is an internship position based in New Delhi with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing a combination of in-office and work-from-home days. The intern will assist in drafting and distributing press releases, supporting PR campaigns, and maintaining media contact lists. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring media coverage, researching relevant outlets and journalists, and helping coordinate interviews or features for startup founders. The role also involves preparing communication materials, updating internal reports, and collaborating with the content and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging across channels.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational skills in Public Relations and Media Relations, with an interest in the startup ecosystem.
• Ability to draft and refine Press Releases and other PR materials tailored to different audiences and outlets.
• Effective Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication and professional email etiquette.
• Understanding of Strategic Communications, including message positioning, audience targeting, and brand alignment.
• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working in a hybrid setup, with the ability to collaborate both in person in New Delhi and remotely.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, basic content creation, and an interest in storytelling for entrepreneurs is a plus.