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Tulane Remote Internship: Hawkins International PR - Digital Public Relations


* THIS INTERNSHIP IS PART OF THE TULANE REMOTE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM *

REVIEW THESE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO APPLICATION. THERE IS SPECIFIC INFORMATION RELATED TO THE APPLICATION, AND THOSE THAT DO NOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

By submitting your resume for any TRIP positions, you are agreeing to the following requirements.

If you have any questions, you should contact careerwave@tulane.edu PRIOR to applying.

# of Applications: Students are only allowed to apply to THREE Remote Internships. If you apply for more than three you will be disqualified from the program. Students can search through other Remote Internships by viewing the Handshake employer, Tulane Remote Internship Program.

Orientation Sessions: If selected, you MUST attend one of our orientation sessions on February 19 or 20.

Credit/Reflection Papers: Remote Interns will receive academic credit for the internship and are required to complete a reflection at the end of the semester. These internships are unpaid.

Required Site Visit during Spring Break: At the middle of the internship period (Spring Break), either March 26th or 27th, Remote Interns will make a site visit to their company and city with expenses paid by Tulane on either . Applicants should not make alternative plans for Spring Break until February 19th, or possibly before then if confirmed you have not been selected for a Remote Internship.

Office Hours: Remote Interns will work 6-10 hours per week (additional hours possible based on Tulane approval). Remote Interns will have the option to, or will at the employer’s request, work remotely out of the Tulane Career Center during office hours. Remote interns will have set weekly hours, check in and out of work, and complete weekly hour logs. Remote Interns will also be required to complete bi-weekly check-ins for Tulane online as a part of the internship process.

Resume (Required): Each of these internships require you to submit a resume for approval. In order for our career center staff to expedite the review of these documents, please upload your resume in the following format - "TRIP - LAST NAME, RESUME". Once your resume is approved, you can use the same resume for all of your submissions.

Cover Letters (Required): Cover letters - written individually for each internship you're applying to, should be submitted for approval using the format "TRIP - COMPANY NAME, LAST NAME, COVER LETTER." Tips on writing cover letters can be found at http://www2.tulane.edu/hiretulane/students/cover_letter.cfm. At minimum, your cover letter should address the following questions:
  1. Why are you interested in this position?
  2. What skills do you currently possess that you feel will help you succeed in this position?
  3. What do you hope to learn from this internship?
  4. Is there anything else about you outside of what's on your resume that you'd like for the employer to know? (Creativity is encouraged with this question.)

SPRING REMOTE INTERNSHIP TIMELINE

January 15 - February 2: Open Application Period
* While this is a deadline, resumes may be reviewed in real time, so it is in your best interest to submit as soon as possible. Also remember that your resume will need to be reviewed and approved prior to submitting.

February 5 : Interviews Announced to Selected Students

February 5-14: Interview Period (Skype and Phone, not In Person)

February 16: Selections Announced
* At this point, if you have not withdrawn from the interview process by emailing careerwave@tulane.edu, if you are selected you are immediately responsible for fulfilling your internship.

February 19 & 20: Mandatory Orientation Sessions

February 21: Remote Internships Begin

March 26-27: Company Site Visit & Onboarding (paid for by Tulane)
* Unless otherwise noted on the internship descriptions, you will travel to the company and its city for a site visit on March 26 and/or 27, based on your class schedule and the employer’s availability.

May 1: Remote Internship Ends

    HAWKINS INTERNATIONAL PR -  DIGITAL PUBLIC RELATIONS
    REMOTE INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

    Hawkins International Public Relations is a recognized leader and global player in public relations, communications, and digital strategy for luxury travel, hospitality and lifestyle brands. Boutique in size, boundless in experience, we have grown a global portfolio of clients ranging from iconic independent properties, to major hospitality groups, while developing enviable connections and maintaining rewarding relationships across print, broadcast, and digital media, as well as within the industries we service. 

    Interns will work closely with our tight-knit Digital Team and have a hands-on experience in social media strategy, design and the digital side of public relations. Interns will have the chance to work one-on-one with teams on accounts from small boutique hotels up to large hotel collections and assist on projects such as planning influencer trips, creating content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, managing blogs, and researching and monitoring industry trends. 

    Responsibilities include: 

    Account Duties 

    • Work with Intern Supervisor on assigned long term projects throughout the semester
    • Assist team with ongoing content creation for clients
    • Draft pitches
    • Research travel and lifestyle influencers for potential client activations
    • Maintain influencer lists
    • Dial-in to team internal meetings
    • Identify new hospitality and digital trends
    • Assist in new business research
    • Assist with end of month reporting

    Office Duties 

    • Digital webinars and training sessions
    • Participate in philanthropy/social committee events
    • Create blog posts for HIPR social channels