Public Relations Trainee (m/f/d)

At ICF Next, we change lives, strengthen communities, stretch minds and shape history. We’re devoted to finding better ways to innovate solutions for a healthier planet, improving the quality of life worldwide, driving business value, discovering answers for complex issues, and to learn and grow. What we do matters and that inspires us each and every day.

We are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.ICF Next is one of the leading integrated communication agencies in Europe, specializing in large-scale campaigns across the European Union. We are looking for a PR trainee to join the Outreach team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Mapping of media outlets, stakeholder organizations/multipliers and influencers within the framework of European projects/campaigns
• Pitching and reaching out to media outlets, stakeholder organisations and influencers by e-mail and phone (mostly in English but any additional languages is an asset)
• Managing databases
• Ensuring the drafting, set-up and sending of mailings and surveys via dedicated tools
• Developing and maintaining lines of communication with media outlets, stakeholder organisations/multipliers and influencers
• Implementing legal requirements while implementing PR activities (GDPR, IPR)
• Monitoring and encoding outreach activities and project/campaign pick up
• Analysis, reporting and presentation of results in dedicated reports and presentations

Requirements:

• Good storytelling and pitching skills
• At ease with Microsoft Office Suite, mailing and survey tools
• Willingness in acquiring new skills and undertaking new tasks
• Fluent knowledge of English (any other language will be considered an asset)
• Proactive and can-do attitude
• Quick learner, receptive to new information and assignments
• Keep up with tight deadlines, close follow-up of day-to-day tasks and aim to deliver on time
• The candidate needs to qualify for CIP (Convention d’immersion professionnelle)

Working at ICF

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. Apply now.