10-Week PR Intern

About Porter Novelli

Porter Novelli is a global communication company fueled by innovation, empowering clients to do business better. With offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto, our global network of sharp minds leverages smart data to decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients. We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant and inclusive environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table. Our company culture is built upon our five core values: Accountability, Courage, Curiosity, Diversity + Inclusion, and Excellence.

About the Job

As an Intern at Porter Novelli, you’ll gain firsthand experience in the day-to-day workings of a leading, award-winning global communications company to jumpstart your career in the industry. You’ll have opportunities to drive meaningful impact for our consumer, technology, healthcare and food clients and gain valuable experience on the design and development of such Canadian programs. You’ll be mentored by experienced team members to develop your creative and analytical ideas, skills to master the latest marketing technologies, and knowledge of select industry sectors.

This is a paid position and is ideal for someone who is curious, eager to learn, takes initiative, and wants to build a career in marketing communications. We're looking for someone who loves storytelling, thrives in a team environment, and is excited by media, influencers, social trends, and creative problem-solving.

Expect to Gain the Following Experience as a Porter Novelli Intern

• Learn how a leading global communications firm operates through training on tools, systems, and team processes.
• Support account administration by drafting meeting recaps, managing purchase orders, and providing timely updates to project managers.
• Work with supervisors to receive and implement feedback.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Support and staff client events as needed, including on-site coordination.
• Build a foundational understanding of media and influencer relations by developing draft media and influencer materials that may include pitch letters, media lists, influencer recommendations for both paid and earned campaigns, tracking media feedback and coverage reporting.
• Help manage the influencer engagement process, including tasks such as the creation of gifted mailers and the influencer seeding approach, ensuring all activities are executed to secure earned social coverage. Tasks include, but are not limited to, sourcing mailer elements, assembling mailer boxes, managing logistics, handling product shipments, and coordinating with building facilities and courier partners. Learning opportunities include influencer selection, brand safety strategies, client and influencer expectation management, to name but a few.
• Gain exposure to client industries, competitors, and cultural trends, including emerging technologies such as AI.
• Use Omnicom research tools to build monitoring reports and provide relevant insights for client deliverables.
• Conduct thoughtful research and monitor consumer trends and industry reports.
• Accurate daily time tracking using internal timesheet systems
• Monitoring assigned hours and proactively providing progress updates to managers.
• Complete mandatory Porter Novelli and Omnicom training in compliance with all company policies.

Knowledge & Skills That Will Contribute to Your Internship Experience and Success

• Manages time effectively, meets deadlines, and consistently delivers detail-oriented work.
• Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, punctuality, and a proactive mindset.
• Holds self accountable to peers and supervisors and follows through on commitments.
• Embodies a positive, team-first attitude.
• Takes ownership of personal development and seeks learning opportunities.
• Embraces new tools, systems, and processes to strengthen skills and team contribution.

About You

• Recent post-secondary graduate with a demonstrated focus in public relations, communications and/or marketing experience in a marketing communications role working in an agency environment.
• Passion for delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail, excellent task management skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while problem-solving.
• Desire to work in an inclusive work environment and participate in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives.
• Ability and willingness to work in our downtown Toronto office a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Why Join Us

Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your ideas are valued, your vision is implemented, and your contributions make a difference.

Professional Growth: We're committed to your development and offer opportunities for advancement and ongoing learning.

Exciting Clients: Dedicate your time to one of our most important clients while getting experience spanning the consumer lifestyle, food and wellness industries.

 

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $25.00 CAD per hour. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.