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Intern – Public Relations, External Comms
EQ Bank | Equitable Bank. Monitor EQ Bank brands, campaigns, executives and competitor coverage through Meltwater.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Capable of managing multiple projects and timelines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and content creation.
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Media MonitoringMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyMeltwater FamiliarityContent CreationProject Management
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Hard Skills
Media ReportingData OrganizationContent DraftingSummary WritingSlide FormattingResearch SkillsGrammar ProficiencyAttention to DetailSocial Media CopywritingStakeholder Coordination
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationInitiativeGood JudgmentAdaptabilityPositive Attitude
Tools & Technologies
MeltwaterMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelViva EngageMicrosoft Teams
Industry Keywords
Public RelationsCommunicationsMarketingJournalismCanadian Press Style
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor EQ Bank brands, campaigns, executives and competitor coverage through Meltwater.
- Tag, organize and clean coverage data for monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Pull reports, flag notable coverage and draft first-pass summaries, slides and internal updates.
- Support the bi-weekly media coverage newsletter by gathering coverage and preparing short blurbs.
- Prepare ongoing quarterly media reports and decks for Investor Relations, the Board, and internal office screens.
- Draft first-pass corporate and executive LinkedIn copy using approved messaging.
- Support internal amplification across Viva Engage and Teams.
- Prepare post-launch recaps highlighting what went live, where and when.
- Coordinate with Marketing, Legal & Compliance and external partners to support approvals.
- Build first-draft slides for campaign proposals, coverage reports and campaign updates.
- Pull screenshots, links and supporting materials for decks.
- Format slides to align with brand templates and existing reporting style.
- Draft concise summary emails and leadership updates.
- Maintain run-of-show documents and minute-by-minute trackers for announcements and campaigns.
- Track deadlines, approvals, stakeholder inputs and outstanding deliverables.
- Coordinate with internal teams on visual asset briefs and campaign materials.
- Take meeting notes, capture action items and send recap notes.
- Support media list development and research relevant journalists, outlets and beats.
- Identify media trends and opportunities to support proactive pitching with agency partners.
- Track awards, speaking opportunities, editorial calendars and relevant industry events.
- Support executive briefing notes with background research and recent coverage.
- Support briefs for sponsored content opportunities with media outlets.
- Take first-pass edits on sponsored content drafts.
- Consolidate internal stakeholder feedback and track timelines through delivery.
- Collaborate with the customer risk portfolio management team to build process efficiencies and optimize and implement risk strategies during the January–April 2027 work term.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree or diploma / completing education in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel
- Strong understand of Canadian Press style & key guidelines an asset.
- Willing to work in-office at least three days a week.
- Familiarity with Meltwater media monitoring platform is a major asset.
- Familiarity with the use, development and maintenance of AI agents is a major asset.
- Strong grasp of grammar, clarity, and attention to detail.
- Able to write concise summaries, social copy, and first-draft communications.
- Naturally interested in business, media, current events, and communications.
- Comfortable gathering information, synthesizing findings, and identifying key insights.
- Able to manage multiple projects, timelines, trackers, and follow-ups.
- Demonstrates accuracy and reliability in execution.
- Takes initiative rather than waiting for direction.
- Comfortable owning tasks and moving work forward independently.
- Good judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
- Comfortable interacting with stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Open to feedback and eager to develop new skills.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive discretionary bonus
- Market leading RRSP match program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
- Generous vacation policy and personal days
- Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
- Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
- A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience