CPT Public Relations Intern Jobs
Public Relations Intern jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply media relations, crisis communications, and press outreach skills to real client work before graduation. Your DSO must authorize CPT for each specific employer, and the role must connect directly to your degree program, a communications or marketing curriculum maps cleanly to most PR internship descriptions.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Purpose:
Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States.
What you can expect as an Athene Intern:
- Professional development
- Social events
- Networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community involvement
- Collaboration with other interns
- Paid housing option (if eligible)
Internships will run from mid-May to early August.
Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2027.
As a Public Relations intern at Athene, you will gain hands-on experience in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, working on projects that help drive broader awareness of Athene’s business and reputation. You will support initiatives across media relations, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, and government relations, building both professional and personal skills necessary to thrive in a corporate environment.
This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to real-world projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present strategic recommendations directly to leadership.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to the full spectrum of corporate communications.
- Opportunities to develop professional networks with leaders and mentors.
- Practical experience applying communication strategies to real-world scenarios.
- A final project that demonstrates your ability to analyze, strategize, and communicate effectively in a corporate setting.
Accountabilities:
- Assist in identifying earned media opportunities (proactive and reactive) and learn best practices for engaging with media outlets.
- Research and identify newsworthy content for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate on strategies and tactics to amplify Athene’s corporate voice across communication channels.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Internal Communications, Government Relations, etc.) to deliver consistent messaging to target audiences.
- Conduct media monitoring and analytics, providing insights and reporting on coverage and trends.
- Support the alignment of Athene’s engagement calendar with key external organizations and industry events.
- Contribute to strategic audits of communications practices and recommend improvements.
- Deliver a 10-week strategic project, culminating in a presentation to management on an assigned external relations topic.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
- Familiarity with AP Style and demonstrated ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
- Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively on a team and independently.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with analytics tools or media monitoring platforms is a plus.
- Creative thinker and problem-solver with an eagerness to learn and take initiative.
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans.
Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Purpose:
Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States.
What you can expect as an Athene Intern:
- Professional development
- Social events
- Networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community involvement
- Collaboration with other interns
- Paid housing option (if eligible)
Internships will run from mid-May to early August.
Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2027.
As a Public Relations intern at Athene, you will gain hands-on experience in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, working on projects that help drive broader awareness of Athene’s business and reputation. You will support initiatives across media relations, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, and government relations, building both professional and personal skills necessary to thrive in a corporate environment.
This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to real-world projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present strategic recommendations directly to leadership.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to the full spectrum of corporate communications.
- Opportunities to develop professional networks with leaders and mentors.
- Practical experience applying communication strategies to real-world scenarios.
- A final project that demonstrates your ability to analyze, strategize, and communicate effectively in a corporate setting.
Accountabilities:
- Assist in identifying earned media opportunities (proactive and reactive) and learn best practices for engaging with media outlets.
- Research and identify newsworthy content for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate on strategies and tactics to amplify Athene’s corporate voice across communication channels.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Internal Communications, Government Relations, etc.) to deliver consistent messaging to target audiences.
- Conduct media monitoring and analytics, providing insights and reporting on coverage and trends.
- Support the alignment of Athene’s engagement calendar with key external organizations and industry events.
- Contribute to strategic audits of communications practices and recommend improvements.
- Deliver a 10-week strategic project, culminating in a presentation to management on an assigned external relations topic.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
- Familiarity with AP Style and demonstrated ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
- Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively on a team and independently.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with analytics tools or media monitoring platforms is a plus.
- Creative thinker and problem-solver with an eagerness to learn and take initiative.
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans.
Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsPublic Relations Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Relations Intern role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field and your DSO confirms the role is an integral part of your curriculum. Most PR internship duties, media relations, content development, press outreach, map directly to communications coursework. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description to that meeting.
Can I work part-time as a PR intern on CPT while taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as 20 hours per week or fewer and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility, regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, more than 20 hours per week, used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most PR internships during the academic semester are structured as part-time to protect that OPT buffer.
How do I find PR internships where employers already understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lists roles filtered by visa authorization type, making it easier to identify PR internships posted by employers with prior CPT experience. Employers who've hired CPT students before typically have streamlined onboarding and won't require HR to learn the process from scratch, which reduces delays between offer and your DSO authorization.
What documents do I need before my DSO can authorize CPT for a PR internship?
You'll need a formal offer letter on company letterhead that includes the employer's name, your job title, start and end dates, work location, and hours per week. Some schools also require a training plan or internship agreement signed by the employer. Collect these before scheduling your DSO appointment, missing any item typically delays authorization by a week or more.
Does completing a PR internship on CPT affect my future H-1B or OPT options?
Part-time CPT doesn't affect OPT eligibility at all. Full-time CPT totaling 12 or more months eliminates your OPT entirely, which would remove the 12-month OPT window and any STEM OPT extension you'd otherwise qualify for. Since most PR firms do sponsor H-1B visas, losing OPT means losing the most common bridge to H-1B status after graduation.