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 Healthcare & Medical Services, with VSC, Praytell, and TARA Ink among the employers posting roles now.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateNew York
Top employerVSC
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type42% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Loro Piana
Loro Piana - Public Relations Intern
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Loro Piana
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Loro Piana - Public Relations Intern
Loro Piana
New York, New York
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Graphic Designer
Bachelor's degree

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Public Relations & Special Events Intern Fall 2026
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Public Relations & Special Events Intern Fall 2026
Rose And Allyn
Scottsdale, Arizona
Administrative & Office Support
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
On-Site

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ArtsQuest
Public Relations Fall Intern
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Public Relations Fall Intern
ArtsQuest
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Business Operations
51-200

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Marketing and Public Relations Intern
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Marketing and Public Relations Intern
The Lifestyle Agency
New York, New York
Content Marketing
Marketing
Social Media Management
Hybrid

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Town of Davie, FL
College Intern (Part-Time) - Public Relations
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Town of Davie, FL
Added 6d ago
College Intern (Part-Time) - Public Relations
Town of Davie, FL
Davie, Florida
Customer Service
Customer Support
Military encouraged

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Public Relations Intern Internship Market

Who's Hiring

VSC
VSC1 open role
Praytell
Praytell1 open role
TARA Ink
TARA Ink1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

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 42% 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 58% 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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