Job Description

Company Description
Daxkos mission is to power wellness and improve lives. We provide solutions, services, and insights for the health and wellness industry to engage members, deliver delightful experiences, and improve the businesses we serve.

Are you a storyteller at heart, passionate about brand-building, social media, and strategic communication? Join Daxko as a Public Relations & Communications Intern and gain hands-on experience across media relations, content creation, executive communications, and internal messagingxe2x80x94all within a mission-driven company serving the wellness, nonprofit, and tech sectors.
You'll work directly with the Communications Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders in a fast-paced, supportive environment. This is more than a resume boosterxe2x80x94it's a launchpad for your career.
What Youll Do

• Assist with crafting and distributing press materials (releases, media pitches, alerts) that drive real media attention.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain key media lists and databases.
• Support media outreach and placement opportunities with national and local journalists.
• Brainstorm creative story angles and long-term PR strategies.
• Assist with writing and editing social media content and executive communications, ensuring brand voice consistency.
• Contribute to the development of case studies and testimonials from customers and utilize those testimonials and success stories for usage on external platforms.
• Contribute to enhancing Daxkos brand presence on platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
• Help draft internal communications and assist with company-wide announcements.
• Support logistics and materials for PR events, trade shows, and leadership engagements.
• Pitch in on strategic projects like a website content audit or intranet revamp.
• Provide general support to the Communications Manager.

Qualifications
What You Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social platforms
• Creativity and attention to detail in content creation
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Interest in the wellness or nonprofit space is a bonus
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week

Your Background

• Currently pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Internship or coursework experience in PR, communications, or social media preferred
• Bonus points for familiarity with brand management, SEO basics, or SharePoint

Additional Information
The pay for this role is $18.00 per hour and interns will work approximately 20-30 hours/week.
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