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    Benefits of a Career in PR & Marketing

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    Is PR & Marketing a good career?

    PR and Marketing is a demanding and alluring field that requires drive, analytical skills, intellect and, of course, a knack for communication. Marketers play an important role in boosting demand for products (and our economy), and they need to be able to identify the needs and desires of an audience to attract more potential customers.

    Learn exactly what working in Marketing and PR can offer you and why a PR and Marketing in-person or even remote internship is the best way to test drive this exciting career.

     

    Benefits of a career in PR & Marketing

     

    1. High paying

    Marketing and PR professionals on average earn very respectable wages, generally between high five and six digit salaries. They are among the most well-paid employees working within the communications field.

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    2. Job security

    There’s always products to sell and a need to market them in order to make those sales, making the demand for marketing and PR professionals fairly consistent over time and most positions permanent.

     

    3. Lots of career options

    There are many different directions you can go with a career in Marketing, from managing brands and products, digital marketing, to market research, account management, and even creative work like writing copy. The different fields in which you can specialize make the industry more dynamic and freeing.

     

    4. The prestige

    Though some marketing and PR jobs are more glamorous than others, many professionals end up working for exciting brands like Coca-Cola or Nike. Helping develop the marketing strategy for major brands is an exciting opportunity to leave your mark on the world, especially when the product has an international reach.

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    5. Fast-paced and demanding

    Jobs in marketing and PR require intelligence, hard work and dedication. This career isn’t boring, but that also means aspiring professionals need to be open to some challenges as they establish themselves and learn the ropes of the field.

     

    How to get a PR & Marketing internship?

    An internship in marketing gives a young person the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside established industry professionals. It’s the perfect step towards finding a permanent position in the field, as it gives a young professional experience working in a demanding, professional and international environment.

    Public Relations internships usually entail press release writing, contacting media outlets, representing clients at events, covering red carpet events and much more. Internships in international Marketing teach young professionals how to assess market demand for a service or product and convert that into sales and revenue. Internships in Marketing range from traditional, off-line corporate Marketing to on-line roles concentrating on social media.

    For marketing and PR internships, The Intern Group partners with blue chip companies in all of our destinations.

    Apply today to have a life-changing experience in your dream city and kickstart your career! 

    Ready to realize your potential?

    Apply now

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