Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellow - Social & Innovation - Summer 2024, Atlanta

Overview

FleishmanHillard is a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands.

Our Atlanta office is seeking qualified candidates for our Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship. Fellows contribute to client projects and gain practical experience in the field of integrated communications from some of the industry’s best counselors.

Our ideal candidate will join us full-time 40 hours per week starting in Summer 2024. This is a hybrid role based in our Atlanta office.

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.

For this session, Fellows will work closely with staff across the global social and digital practice and have the opportunity to touch many high-profile accounts in the healthcare, technology and consumer space.

There may be opportunities to engage with other practices and sectors as well.

At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen. Are you ready to join the team?

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

• Assist companies in the healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors with managing and creating organic social content, navigating emerging social platforms and content management systems, researching social media trends, creating editorial plans, conductingsocial audits, assisting with community management of client platforms, and providing background research on client-specific issues.
• 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, internal communications and client correspondence.
• Learn and use agency tools to support gathering and analyzing data and intelligence to support client and agency initiatives.
• Monitor, research, compile and analyze client media coverage and conversation in online and offline channels.

Qualifications

• College grad (undergraduate or graduate) with the ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, EDT , and for a minimum of six months starting in Summer 2024.
• The ability to work in a hybrid capacity currently requiring at least 3 days per week in the Atlanta office.
• Familiarity with social media platforms from a professional perspective (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Strong writing skills, and ability to draft short-form and long-form content for social platforms (including copy for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
• Ability to write clear and concise recommendations for content ideas, informed by social trends or topics, data insights or other rationale.
• Familiarity with social listening and analysis to inform social media strategy and / or content creation.
• Experience with or ability to learn to use social media management software and other monitoring tools.
• A demonstrated passion for ethnic or cultural diversity and experience advocating for DE&I in either the work, school or volunteer setting.
• An eagerness to learn, curiosity to think critically and creatively, desire to problem solve and the ability to take initiative on projects and given responsibilities.
• Previous internship, educational or equivalent work experience focused on communications, public relations, marketing or advertising.

Please submit your resume to apply. Cover letters are optional though they can be an opportunity to discuss your interest in the fellowship in greater detail, or discuss your experience if it isn’t directly related to public relations or DE&I.

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 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.