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FleishmanHillard is a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands. FleishmanHillard New York is seeking qualified candidates for our Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship. Fellows contribute to client projects while gaining practical experience in the field of integrated communications from some of the industry’s best counselors. Our ideal candidates will join us full-time 40 hours per week starting this Summer (June 2024). The candidates would join us in a hybrid model of working in-person at a minimum two days per week and remote. Applicants must be in the New York area. 

The Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship is an industry-leading program that offers the opportunity for individuals to combine their communication talents with their passion for diversity and inclusion. The paid fellowships are 6 to 12 months in length and offer benefits, professional development opportunities and a mentor program. At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen. Are you ready to join the team?

As part of advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) inside our walls, FleishmanHillard has committed to changing the face of our agency—making it, and our industry, more representative of the world around us. We believe it is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do for our firm, our clients and the communities where we live and work. We are actively seeking applications from Black, Latinx, AAPI, and Native American talent as well as from members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to agency diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Write, edit and proofread materials in AP style, including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets, blog posts, website content, and client correspondence.
  • Pitch story ideas to relevant media and participate in brainstorm sessions.
  • Contribute to the new business process, including research and proposal preparation.
  • Monitor, research, compile and analyze client media coverage in both online and offline channels.
  • Be involved in social media projects that include research, copywriting, community management, and reporting.

Qualifications

  • Cultivate diverse teams and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Recent grad (bachelor or master's degree, or are currently enrolled in a graduate program) with the ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Eastern time hours, and for a minimum of six months starting in Summer (June) 2024. The ability to work in-person and remote.
  • A strong career interest in public relations. A background or strong interest in working with clients in the capabilities listed below is a plus.
  • A demonstrated passion for ethnic or cultural diversity, and experience advocating for DE&I in either the work, school, or volunteer setting.
  • Proven writing skills, initiative, creative problem-solving skills and proficiency in social media.
  • Two or three previous internships or equivalent experiences, at least one of which must be focused on communications, public relations, marketing, or advertising. 
  • Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Your Application Submission Must Include

  • Completed application – After filling out general information you will be prompted to answer a short essay question. Only applications with a short answer question completed will be considered. It is recommended to allot a minimum of 15-25 minutes or more to complete the short answer question.
  • Resume and cover letter - applicants must include in the cover letter their interest in up to three of the capabilities listed below in order of interest.

A brief overview of our capabilities can be found below:

Consumer Brand Marketing: We help brands launch products, reposition themselves for success or expand their market share.

Corporate Communications: We bring deep expertise across the diverse disciplines that affect a company’s reputation, including: leadership positioning, crisis management, change management, executive communications, corporate responsibility and more.

Healthcare: Healthcare faces many challenges, among them aging populations, government reform and global health threats. Each challenge requires imaginative minds. That is why we takes risks and tackle problems in new ways, whether building brand loyalty, educating the public or defending a marketplace.

Technology: Consumers demand innovation from tech companies. To tell the story of technology – of people’s awe-inspiring capacity for ingenuity and progress – we blend brand and reputation experience with tech knowledge to both highlight products and underscore what is possible through the latest advances.

As an agency, we are committed to bringing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) to the center of our business and our culture. We know that there is work to do both inside and outside our walls and we’ve started taking the actions that will sustain our progress and build momentum as we move towards being a more inclusive firm. Reaffirming our commitment to The Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship is one important step that allows us to find, engage and invest in the next generation of diverse talent with a professional interest in advancing DE&I.

Our Story

We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive — both at work and in life — you’re free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together. A combination of our employee experience, industry-leading client work, global community service and contributions to inclusion has earned FleishmanHillard recognition as 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their workweek, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $41,600 to $45,760.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available.

 

 

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