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Public Relations Specialist CPT roles put you inside agency pitching cycles, media relations desks, and corporate communications teams while your DSO-authorized training counts directly toward your degree. Your I-20 must list communications, public relations, or a related field, and your employer's work must align with that curriculum before CPT authorization is granted.
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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 Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Relations Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, provided your enrolled program covers communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field and your DSO confirms the role is an integral part of your curriculum. PR Specialist work is classified under SOC code 27-3031 by DOL, and the duties, media pitching, content strategy, press releases, map directly to standard communications degree requirements at most universities.
Can I do CPT part-time while finishing my PR coursework?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, is the most common arrangement for students still enrolled in courses. It doesn't affect your OPT eligibility as long as you stay under the part-time threshold. Full-time CPT is permitted between semesters or when the work is the only registered credit, but 12 months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so plan your timeline carefully.
What should a PR employer's offer letter include for my CPT application?
Your DSO needs an offer letter that states your exact start date, end date, weekly hours, job title, a brief description of duties, and the employer's address. Generic offer letters that say 'as discussed' or leave dates open-ended are the most common reason DSOs delay CPT authorization. Ask your HR contact to use specific dates and mirror the job description language from your interview process.
How do I find PR Specialist roles where CPT is actually accepted?
Most job postings don't specify CPT acceptance, so you're often finding out during screening calls. Migrate Mate shows PR Specialist openings filtered by employers with documented work authorization history, which narrows your list to employers who have hired international students before. From there, confirm CPT acceptance in the first recruiter conversation before investing time in the full process.
Does my CPT for a PR role count toward future H-1B sponsorship eligibility?
CPT itself doesn't create any H-1B visa eligibility, but the experience you build in a CPT role strengthens your profile for H-1B sponsorship later. Employers who hire CPT students in PR roles are also more likely to have gone through work authorization processes before, making them more comfortable with future H-1B filing if they want to retain you after graduation and your OPT period.