Public Relations Intern Internships
Public relations intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working PR practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, with Walker Sands, Boundless Media USA, and Power Digital Marketing among the employers posting roles now.
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The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through the University of South Carolina-Aiken student housing office. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through the University of South Carolina-Aiken student housing office. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
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Tips for Your Public Relations Intern Internship Search
Apply in fall for summer public relations intern roles
Large agencies and corporations open summer public relations intern cohort applications as early as September. Waiting until spring puts you behind candidates who applied months earlier. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so checking listings regularly year-round catches both cycles.
Build a portfolio before you apply
For public relations intern candidates, a portfolio of writing samples, press releases, pitch letters, or social media campaign recaps is the concrete evidence recruiters use to assess you. Document coursework projects and personal campaigns with results, tools used, and links to published work so hiring managers have something real to evaluate.
Work campus resources and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured PR internship programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which agencies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to firms running smaller cohorts at the same time, since combining both approaches reaches more openings than either channel alone.
Practice your PR intern interview format out loud
Public relations intern screens typically include a writing exercise, a media pitch scenario, or questions about a campaign you'd run for a specific brand. Practice answering these out loud before your first interview, walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers evaluate how you think about audiences and messaging as much as the final answer you give.
Target structured agency and rotational internship programs early
Many mid-size and large PR agencies run cohort or rotational internship programs built to train people new to the field, cycling interns through media relations, digital, and strategy teams in one placement. These programs recruit in fall, fill fast, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your interests and submit in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 24% of the public relations intern internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take, not sorting through listings that don't fit your situation.
Public Relations Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a public relations intern internship?
Lead with coursework, class projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited professional experience at the intern level. For public relations intern candidates, a portfolio of writing samples, press releases, or social media campaigns gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where PR recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a public relations intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For public relations intern interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real client or campaign work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the employer's return-offer timeline before your last week. Position for one by delivering well, but don't count on it as a given.
When should I apply for public relations intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large agencies and corporations recruit for summer public relations intern cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens puts you ahead of the majority of applicants.
Are public relations intern internships paid?
Most professional public relations intern internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display pay ranges where the employer chooses to disclose them. Nonprofit and government PR internships are more likely to offer stipends or be unpaid, so review each listing individually before applying.
What should a public relations intern internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects, noting the tools used and where to find the work, such as linked writing samples, a published blog, or a social media campaign case study. Add relevant coursework in communications, journalism, or marketing. Keep the entire resume to one page so recruiters can scan it quickly.
Are there remote public relations intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 76% of the public relations intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a fit and use the work-type filter to surface them without sorting through roles you can't take.
What is a PR agency rotational internship?
Some mid-size and large PR agencies run structured rotational internship programs that move interns through multiple practice areas, such as media relations, digital content, and crisis communications, over one summer or semester. These programs are designed for people new to the field, recruit early in the academic year, and are competitive, so identify the agencies running them and apply in the first wave of postings.
Can international students get public relations intern 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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