Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Internships
Marketing and public relations coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across campaigns, media outreach, and content strategy, mentorship from working PR and marketing coordinators, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with SixTen PR, 617MediaGroup, and Bibhu Mohapatra among the employers posting roles now.
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On The Marc Media is currently seeking forward-thinking interns to join our team. We’re a fun, yet fast-paced, public relations and marketing agency that works fully remote. Our interns gain relevant communications experience by working hands-on with our clients, representing a wide array of industries. This internship program is for academic credit only. Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors in college, available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
Timeline:
- This internship has a tentative timeline of January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2026.
- Candidates should be available to work remotely 2–3 days per week from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
REQUIRED:
- Candidates must obtain academic credit for this internship.
- Must be juniors or seniors in college with past experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media or related fields.
- Proficient in Google applications (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc.)
- Proficient in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
Intern Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance with the execution of PR, marketing and social media strategies and campaigns for clients
- Conduct detailed research
- Brainstorm engaging media pitch topics
- Build media and podcast pitching lists
- Write blogs on various topics
- Brainstorm social media campaign ideas
- Develop and maintain content and editorial calendars
- Draft succinct social media copy and other written content
- Support client's and company’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Clubhouse
- Create high-quality social media videos and graphics using Canva
- Perform routine administrative tasks
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Portfolio of work demonstrating past experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media or related fields
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional attention to details
Job Type: Internship
Work Location: Remote
On The Marc Media is currently seeking forward-thinking interns to join our team. We’re a fun, yet fast-paced, public relations and marketing agency that works fully remote. Our interns gain relevant communications experience by working hands-on with our clients, representing a wide array of industries. This internship program is for academic credit only. Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors in college, available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
Timeline:
- This internship has a tentative timeline of January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2026.
- Candidates should be available to work remotely 2–3 days per week from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
REQUIRED:
- Candidates must obtain academic credit for this internship.
- Must be juniors or seniors in college with past experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media or related fields.
- Proficient in Google applications (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc.)
- Proficient in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
Intern Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance with the execution of PR, marketing and social media strategies and campaigns for clients
- Conduct detailed research
- Brainstorm engaging media pitch topics
- Build media and podcast pitching lists
- Write blogs on various topics
- Brainstorm social media campaign ideas
- Develop and maintain content and editorial calendars
- Draft succinct social media copy and other written content
- Support client's and company’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Clubhouse
- Create high-quality social media videos and graphics using Canva
- Perform routine administrative tasks
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Portfolio of work demonstrating past experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media or related fields
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional attention to details
Job Type: Internship
Work Location: Remote
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Internship Market
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Tips for Your Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large agencies and corporate communications teams open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly throughout the year so you catch roles at both ends of that timeline.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for marketing and public relations coordinator interns have limited work history to review, so a portfolio does the work your resume cannot. Collect press releases, campaign briefs, social content samples, media pitch drafts, or case studies from class projects, host them in one shareable link, and reference it on every application.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet face to face. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time to widen the pool you reach.
Practice the marketing and public relations coordinator intern screen out loud
Many marketing and public relations coordinator intern interviews include a writing or scenario exercise, such as drafting a short press release, pitching a story angle, or responding to a mock media inquiry. Practice these prompts out loud before your interviews, explaining your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weight how you think through a communications problem as much as the final output.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger agencies and corporate communications teams run rotational internship programs that place interns across media relations, content, and brand teams in a single summer. These programs are built to train people new to the field, recruit several months ahead of start dates, and fill fast. Identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the marketing and public relations coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a marketing and public relations coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a portfolio showing campaign concepts, press releases, social content, or media pitch samples you have produced. Pair direct applications to companies with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a marketing and public relations coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for marketing and public relations coordinator interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing aligning with your graduation date. Treat the internship as an audition, deliver work you can add to your portfolio, and stay flexible about the outcome.
When should I apply for marketing and public relations coordinator internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including agencies and corporate communications teams, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often as early as September and October. Smaller companies, regional agencies, and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round and consistent searching pays off regardless of the season.
Are marketing and public relations coordinator internships paid?
Most professional marketing and public relations coordinator internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and government internships sometimes offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so check each listing carefully and factor location costs into your decision.
What should a marketing and public relations coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For marketing and public relations coordinator candidates, that means a portfolio link showing press releases, campaign briefs, social media content, or media pitch samples, along with the tools you used such as Cision, Canva, or Google Analytics. Add relevant coursework in communications, marketing, or journalism and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote marketing and public relations coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the marketing and public relations coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a communications or PR rotational internship program?
Some larger companies and agencies run structured rotational internship programs that place marketing and public relations coordinator interns across two or three teams, such as media relations, content, and brand, over one summer. These programs target people new to the field, include formal mentorship and training, recruit several months ahead of the start date, and fill their cohorts early, so apply in the first wave if you find one that fits.
Can international students get marketing and public relations coordinator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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