Public Relations Intern Jobs in Maryland
Public Relations Intern jobs in Maryland concentrate heavily in government affairs, nonprofit communications, healthcare systems, and tech-sector media relations, with Baltimore and the Washington, D.C. suburbs driving the bulk of activity. Bethesda, Baltimore, and Annapolis are the primary hiring metros, where organizations like Johns Hopkins Medicine, Lockheed Martin, and the University of Maryland system regularly bring on public relations interns. The most in-demand specialties are media pitching, social media content, and crisis communications support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Home Care Services | Washington, DC & Montgomery County, MD
Full-Time | Field-Based
Help More Older Adults Stay Safe at Home
Do you enjoy meeting new people, building relationships, and helping families navigate important decisions?
BrightStar Care of Montgomery County is looking for a Community Relations Manager to grow our personal care services throughout Washington, DC and Montgomery County.
This is more than a sales position. You’ll become a trusted resource for hospitals, physicians, senior living communities, and families looking for guidance on home care options.
If you enjoy being out in the community, working independently, and making a real difference, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
You’ll spend most of your time building relationships with referral partners throughout Washington, DC and Montgomery County.
Working alongside our nursing and operations teams, you’ll educate healthcare professionals about our services, strengthen community partnerships, and help families connect with the care they need to remain safely at home.
What Your Week Looks Like
- Meet with hospital discharge planners, case managers, and social workers
- Visit physician offices, rehabilitation facilities, senior living communities, and other referral partners
- Build relationships with assisted living, memory care, independent living communities, and community organizations
- Meet with families to answer questions and help them understand their home care options
- Attend networking events, health fairs, chamber meetings, and community outreach events
- Follow up with referral partners and maintain strong relationships
- Work closely with our care team to ensure every new client has an exceptional experience
- Track referrals, outreach activities, and pipeline growth using our CRM
What You’ll Do
- Grow referral relationships throughout Washington, DC and Montgomery County
- Educate healthcare professionals and community partners about BrightStar Care’s personal caregiving services
- Become a trusted resource for families exploring care at home
- Increase referrals by developing new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships
- Represent BrightStar Care with professionalism, compassion, and responsiveness
- Partner with our clinical and operations teams to ensure every referral receives outstanding service
Our Services
- Personal Care
- Companion Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
- Respite Care
- Transportation and Errands
- Post-Hospital Support
- Long-Term In-Home Care
Who We’re Looking For
Healthcare or senior care experience is helpful, but what matters most is your ability to build relationships and connect with people.
Successful candidates often come from:
- Home Care
- Senior Living
- Healthcare Marketing
- Community Outreach
- Physician Relations
- Hospital Discharge Planning
- Social Work
- Customer Success or Account Management
You’ll probably thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy meeting new people
- Build trust naturally
- Follow through on commitments
- Stay organized
- Work well independently
- Take initiative
- Want to make a meaningful impact in your community
What Success Looks Like
- Build a strong referral network throughout Washington, DC and Montgomery County
- Become a trusted resource for healthcare professionals and community partners
- Generate consistent referral growth
- Help BrightStar Care become the first call when families need care at home
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000-$80,000 base salary plus performance bonus
- Company vehicle
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Weekly pat with direct deposit
- Opportunities for professional growth as we continue to expand
Why BrightStar Care?
At BrightStar Care, we’re committed to helping people live safely and independently at home. We believe the best care starts with great people, and we give our team the support, flexibility, and autonomy to make a real impact every day.
If you’re looking for a career where you can build relationships, help families, and grow with a company that’s making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Home Care Services | Washington, DC & Montgomery County, MD
Full-Time | Field-Based
Help More Older Adults Stay Safe at Home
Do you enjoy meeting new people, building relationships, and helping families navigate important decisions?
BrightStar Care of Montgomery County is looking for a Community Relations Manager to grow our personal care services throughout Washington, DC and Montgomery County.
This is more than a sales position. You’ll become a trusted resource for hospitals, physicians, senior living communities, and families looking for guidance on home care options.
If you enjoy being out in the community, working independently, and making a real difference, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
You’ll spend most of your time building relationships with referral partners throughout Washington, DC and Montgomery County.
Working alongside our nursing and operations teams, you’ll educate healthcare professionals about our services, strengthen community partnerships, and help families connect with the care they need to remain safely at home.
What Your Week Looks Like
- Meet with hospital discharge planners, case managers, and social workers
- Visit physician offices, rehabilitation facilities, senior living communities, and other referral partners
- Build relationships with assisted living, memory care, independent living communities, and community organizations
- Meet with families to answer questions and help them understand their home care options
- Attend networking events, health fairs, chamber meetings, and community outreach events
- Follow up with referral partners and maintain strong relationships
- Work closely with our care team to ensure every new client has an exceptional experience
- Track referrals, outreach activities, and pipeline growth using our CRM
What You’ll Do
- Grow referral relationships throughout Washington, DC and Montgomery County
- Educate healthcare professionals and community partners about BrightStar Care’s personal caregiving services
- Become a trusted resource for families exploring care at home
- Increase referrals by developing new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships
- Represent BrightStar Care with professionalism, compassion, and responsiveness
- Partner with our clinical and operations teams to ensure every referral receives outstanding service
Our Services
- Personal Care
- Companion Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
- Respite Care
- Transportation and Errands
- Post-Hospital Support
- Long-Term In-Home Care
Who We’re Looking For
Healthcare or senior care experience is helpful, but what matters most is your ability to build relationships and connect with people.
Successful candidates often come from:
- Home Care
- Senior Living
- Healthcare Marketing
- Community Outreach
- Physician Relations
- Hospital Discharge Planning
- Social Work
- Customer Success or Account Management
You’ll probably thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy meeting new people
- Build trust naturally
- Follow through on commitments
- Stay organized
- Work well independently
- Take initiative
- Want to make a meaningful impact in your community
What Success Looks Like
- Build a strong referral network throughout Washington, DC and Montgomery County
- Become a trusted resource for healthcare professionals and community partners
- Generate consistent referral growth
- Help BrightStar Care become the first call when families need care at home
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000-$80,000 base salary plus performance bonus
- Company vehicle
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Weekly pat with direct deposit
- Opportunities for professional growth as we continue to expand
Why BrightStar Care?
At BrightStar Care, we’re committed to helping people live safely and independently at home. We believe the best care starts with great people, and we give our team the support, flexibility, and autonomy to make a real impact every day.
If you’re looking for a career where you can build relationships, help families, and grow with a company that’s making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Public Relations Intern Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm13
- GEICO2
- Johns Hopkins University2
- Kennedy Krieger Institute2
- Always Best Care Senior Services2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
- Government & Public Sector
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations intern jobs across Maryland.
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's program in public relations, communications, or journalism
- Demonstrated writing samples or a portfolio showing press releases or media pitches
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as Cision, Meltwater, or similar platforms
- Strong editing and AP Style writing skills for external-facing materials
- Experience managing or contributing to organizational social media accounts
- Ability to work on-site at a Maryland office at least two to three days per week
Public Relations Intern Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a public relations intern in Maryland?
Public relations internships in Maryland do not require a state-issued license or certification. Most employers expect current enrollment in or recent completion of a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. Building a portfolio with writing samples, press releases, and social media work strengthens any application. Maryland's concentration of federal agencies, nonprofits, and healthcare institutions means internships often emphasize government affairs communications or mission-driven messaging.
Which companies hire public relations interns in Maryland?
Maryland public relations intern roles are posted by State Farm, GEICO, and Johns Hopkins University and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Maryland's mix of federal contractors, major hospital systems, and established nonprofits means public relations internships appear across a wider range of industries than most states.
Which Maryland cities have the most public relations intern jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville have the most public relations intern openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the market through its density of hospital systems, universities, and nonprofits, while Bethesda and the broader D.C. suburb corridor attract openings driven by federal contractors, think tanks, and advocacy organizations headquartered near the capital.
Are there remote public relations intern jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than many fields. About 53% of public relations intern openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the desk-based, writing-heavy nature of the role. Media relations, social media management, and content drafting tend to be the functions most accessible remotely, while event coordination and press conference support almost always require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a public relations intern in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly through university career centers, particularly at institutions like the University of Maryland College Park or Towson University, which maintain strong relationships with Maryland employers running structured internship cohorts. Johns Hopkins, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and Maryland-based nonprofits frequently accept candidates with minimal experience if they submit strong writing samples. Volunteering to manage communications for a campus organization or local nonprofit builds the portfolio that substitutes for paid experience.
Where can I find and apply to public relations intern jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to public relations intern jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Baltimore, Bethesda, Annapolis, and other Maryland markets. Search the listings for roles that match your schedule, industry interest, and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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