Global Public Relations - Undergrad Intern

Franklin Templeton

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. And our welcoming, respectful and inclusive culture provides opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! A Global Corporate Communications Intern at Franklin Templeton will split their time between several areas of the business: Public Relations, Internal Communications and the Ambassador Program. The Internal Communications team drives employee engagement and strategic alignment across the firm, translating business priorities into clear, compelling storytelling. The Ambassador Program elevates senior leaders as authentic voices of the firm across media, social, and internal platforms. The Public Relations team seeks to positively position Franklin Templeton in the media as the premier global investment management organization with its experienced team of respected investment managers, comprehensive line of top-performing investment solutions and strong brand presence. The team operates across multiple geographies, providing a unique opportunity to engage with a variety of cultures, stakeholders, and communication styles. Collaboration is at the heart of the team’s culture. Members frequently share ideas, provide constructive feedback, and celebrate each other's successes. A strong sense of camaraderie ensures everyone feels supported. The team frequently interacts with senior executives to refine key messages and CSR priorities. A Global Corporate Communications Intern at Franklin Templeton can expect to learn: Employee engagement and internal communications strategies External communications and media relations strategies, including how to identify news hooks, pitch reporters, manage media requests and work with company spokespeople Daily media coverage monitoring Drafting and editing press releases, talking points and Q&A documents Internal communications tools, including email campaigns and employee communication platforms, like SharePoint and Yammer/Viva Engage Working with global teams across multiple regions and geographies Media training techniques

Nice To Haves

Curiosity and interest in a broad range of topics, including current events, financial markets, climate and sustainability, and diversity and inclusion
Creative thinking skills with the ability to identify and craft compelling messaging
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects for different teams at once while adhering to deadlines

Responsibilities

Drafting and editing internal articles, announcements, and leadership messages
Supporting content development for firmwide events (e.g., webcasts, All-Employee Meetings)
Research and coordination for executive interviews and features
Formatting and publishing content on the firm’s intranet
Tracking engagement metrics and preparing summary reports
Coordinating cross-functional storytelling initiatives
Researching background materials to support executive positioning
Drafting social media copy and internal features
Supporting the development of briefing materials for speaking engagements and interviews
Tracking ambassador activity and engagement metrics
Identifying daily pertinent news coverage to share internally
Drafting media pitches
Drafting and editing press releases, talking points and Q&A documents
Interacting with the internal Public Relations team and external PR agencies on media pitching and spokesperson coordination