Public Relations Intern, Fall 2026
Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Internship
3 hours ago
$14 USD
Key skills
Project Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Draft news releases, pitches, blogs, newsletters and other written materials.
- Edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy and AP Style alignment.
- Support pitching by tracking outreach, responses and coverage results.
- Build and update targeted media lists.
- Conduct research to support client needs.
- Monitor relevant news coverage and share timely updates with the account team.
- Support the planning and coordination of client events as needed.
- Participate in internal team meetings and brainstorms.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree (or being a recent graduate) in public relations, journalism or a related program.
- Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style.
- Confidence to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work respectfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to complete assignments on time while juggling multiple projects.
- Accuracy in the execution of detail-oriented tasks.
- Previous internship experience (prior experience at a public relations agency is a plus).
- Understanding of the news media and what makes a story newsworthy.
- Certificate in Principles of Public Relations.
- Student membership in the Public Relations Society of America, Florida Public Relations Association or similar professional associations.
- History of community volunteering.
- Familiarity with tools for project management (Notion, Harvest), media relations (Muck Rack), marketing (MailChimp), and/or graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).