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Marketing and public relations specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across campaigns, media outreach, and brand strategy, alongside mentorship from working PR and marketing specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{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 Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Internship Search
Apply for summer internships in the fall
Large brands, agencies, and media companies open summer cohort applications as early as September or October. Waiting until spring puts you behind structured programs that are already closed. Set a reminder at the start of each semester to check what has posted and submit before the first deadlines hit.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Hiring teams for marketing and PR internships want to see work, not just a list of classes. Produce real artifacts: a campaign brief for a brand you follow, a press release for a campus organization, a social content calendar, or a media pitch deck. Host them somewhere shareable so you can drop a link in every application.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Pair that intelligence with direct applications to smaller agencies and in-house teams running their own cohorts, since those rarely appear at campus events but are often less competitive.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Marketing and PR intern screens typically include a case or creative brief exercise, a media scenario question, or a campaign critique, and interviewers weigh how you frame your thinking as much as the final answer. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud on real prompts, not just reviewing talking points silently, so the structure comes naturally under pressure.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger consumer brands, agencies, and media companies run formal rotational internship programs built to train people new to the field, rotating interns through media relations, content, and brand strategy in a single summer. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your interests and apply in their first application wave, not the last.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the marketing and public relations specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through postings, then filter by location and work type so your time goes toward roles you can actually accept.
Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a marketing and public relations specialist internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For marketing and PR roles, the concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a portfolio showing campaign concepts, press releases, social content, or media pitches you have produced. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a marketing and public relations specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For marketing and PR interns, what drives it most is delivering real results on assigned campaigns or media work, the team having open headcount at the end of the summer, and expressing clear interest before the return-offer decision window closes. Position yourself for one, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel.
When should I apply for marketing and public relations specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large agencies, consumer brands, and media companies often recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with structured cohort programs filling by November or December. Smaller companies, boutique agencies, and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves without missing either.
Are marketing and public relations specialist internships paid?
Most professional marketing and public relations specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and government internships are more likely to be unpaid or stipend-based, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should a marketing and public relations specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used and where to see the output, such as a linked campaign case study, a published press release, a live social media account you managed, or a media pitch deck. Add relevant coursework in communications, journalism, or marketing. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote marketing and public relations specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the marketing and public relations specialist 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?
Some larger consumer brands, media companies, and agencies run structured rotational internship programs that place interns across two or three functions, such as media relations, content strategy, and brand marketing, within a single summer. These programs are built to train people new to the field, recruit early in the fall semester, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your goals and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Can international students get marketing and public relations specialist 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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