Internship - PR&I (June - December 2024)

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

About the Role  

As the Assistant, you will be working closely with all the members of the team. You will be responsible for facilitating basic account service requirements. You will assist in local insight generation, research and pitch development.

What You’ll Do 

• Media relations
• Daily media monitoring and reporting
• Update & maintenance of media database
• Press releases/media invites
• Event management
• Brainstorming of creative ideas;
• Assist in organizing events, press conferences & product launches
• Liaison with 3rd party suppliers which include hotels/restaurants, courier services, premium suppliers, etc

What You’ll Need  

• Applicants with mass communications background (PR, Branding, Digital, and Event Activation)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exercises sound judgement in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Manages time efficiently and is able to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Has a sense of urgency - demonstrates ability to get things done
• Strong attention to detail/follow through
• Exhibits positive attitude and works well under pressure
• Self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision but at the same time is a team-player
• Good communications skills
• Technology literacy
• Preferrably able to commit 6-months internship engagement

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.