Public Relations Intern Jobs in Minnesota
Public Relations Intern jobs in Minnesota are open across Minneapolis and Inver Grove Heights and other Minnesota metros, with employers like CHS, DLR, and Padilla hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Want to make a meaningful career move? Think: Padilla. We celebrate our people – and honor their potential. It starts with a warm, inclusive workplace. Ample opportunities to learn and to lead. Other pluses? Fulfilling mentorship opportunities and great celebrations. And caring workers who love creating award-winning work. Come build, grow, and connect with Padilla. We’ll help you be your best.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Account Executive (AE) at Padilla, you’ll be a proactive driver of client success — blending strategic thinking, digital savvy, and creative storytelling to deliver measurable results. You’ll manage day-to-day client work, develop content and engage in media relations, and harness emerging tools, including AI, to optimize efficiency and creativity. You’ll collaborate closely with your team to shape integrated communications programs, from strategy through execution, across earned, owned, shared, and paid media. The ideal AE thrives in a digital-first environment, enjoys writing across formats, and brings curiosity, initiative, and strong client partnership skills to every project. This is a hybrid role that requires in-office work. Candidates must be within commuting distance of our Minneapolis office.
What You’ll Do
- Create high-performing content: Write and edit clear, compelling copy for social media, web, email campaigns, press releases, bylines, and thought leadership pieces.
- Drive media relations: Build and nurture relationships with journalists, influencers, and digital creators. Identify opportunities, craft smart pitches, and secure earned media coverage.
- Leverage digital and AI tools: Use data analytics, monitoring platforms, and AI technologies to strengthen storytelling, optimize performance, and increase efficiency.
- Activate across channels: Work with the team to execute integrated campaigns, including social media strategies, influencer collaborations, media tours, special events, and virtual experiences.
- Deliver actionable insights: Use digital dashboards and media monitoring tools to evaluate performance, generate reports, and recommend optimization strategies.
- Collaborate: Mentor interns or Assistant Account Executives, providing clear delegation, feedback and guidance.
- Manage up effectively: Communicate clearly with supervisors to ensure alignment, resourcing, and performance expectations are met.
- Support new business growth: Contribute to research, brainstorming, proposal development, and presentations that help the agency win new clients.
- Champion learning and innovation: Stay current on digital trends, social media algorithms, and AI tools that can improve storytelling and client outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of integrated marketing communications, including PR, social, content, and digital media.
- Demonstrated ability to write for different platforms — adapting tone and style for different audiences and channels.
- Experience with social listening, analytics, and AI-assisted writing or research tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Muck Rack, Meltwater, Sprout Social, etc.).
- Project management skills with attention to deadlines, budgets, and client satisfaction.
- A curiosity for technology, marketing and creative ways to connect audiences with brands.
- Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
COMPENSATION
- US salary range: $55,000 USD - $65,000 USD
Padilla is a full-service agency that transforms brands and organizations through strategically creative communications. Our work across a range of industry sectors is consistently recognized by the PRWeek Awards, PRovoke IN2 SABRE Awards and PRSA Anvil Awards, among others. Padilla operates in seven cities in the U.S. through its family of brands, which includes SHIFT (performance communications), FoodMinds (food and nutrition affairs) and Joe Smith (brand strategy). As an AVENIR GLOBAL company and a founding member of the Worldcom Public Relations Group, the agency provides services to clients through 155 offices worldwide. Transform with purpose at PadillaCo.com.
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INTRODUCTION
Want to make a meaningful career move? Think: Padilla. We celebrate our people – and honor their potential. It starts with a warm, inclusive workplace. Ample opportunities to learn and to lead. Other pluses? Fulfilling mentorship opportunities and great celebrations. And caring workers who love creating award-winning work. Come build, grow, and connect with Padilla. We’ll help you be your best.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Account Executive (AE) at Padilla, you’ll be a proactive driver of client success — blending strategic thinking, digital savvy, and creative storytelling to deliver measurable results. You’ll manage day-to-day client work, develop content and engage in media relations, and harness emerging tools, including AI, to optimize efficiency and creativity. You’ll collaborate closely with your team to shape integrated communications programs, from strategy through execution, across earned, owned, shared, and paid media. The ideal AE thrives in a digital-first environment, enjoys writing across formats, and brings curiosity, initiative, and strong client partnership skills to every project. This is a hybrid role that requires in-office work. Candidates must be within commuting distance of our Minneapolis office.
What You’ll Do
- Create high-performing content: Write and edit clear, compelling copy for social media, web, email campaigns, press releases, bylines, and thought leadership pieces.
- Drive media relations: Build and nurture relationships with journalists, influencers, and digital creators. Identify opportunities, craft smart pitches, and secure earned media coverage.
- Leverage digital and AI tools: Use data analytics, monitoring platforms, and AI technologies to strengthen storytelling, optimize performance, and increase efficiency.
- Activate across channels: Work with the team to execute integrated campaigns, including social media strategies, influencer collaborations, media tours, special events, and virtual experiences.
- Deliver actionable insights: Use digital dashboards and media monitoring tools to evaluate performance, generate reports, and recommend optimization strategies.
- Collaborate: Mentor interns or Assistant Account Executives, providing clear delegation, feedback and guidance.
- Manage up effectively: Communicate clearly with supervisors to ensure alignment, resourcing, and performance expectations are met.
- Support new business growth: Contribute to research, brainstorming, proposal development, and presentations that help the agency win new clients.
- Champion learning and innovation: Stay current on digital trends, social media algorithms, and AI tools that can improve storytelling and client outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of integrated marketing communications, including PR, social, content, and digital media.
- Demonstrated ability to write for different platforms — adapting tone and style for different audiences and channels.
- Experience with social listening, analytics, and AI-assisted writing or research tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Muck Rack, Meltwater, Sprout Social, etc.).
- Project management skills with attention to deadlines, budgets, and client satisfaction.
- A curiosity for technology, marketing and creative ways to connect audiences with brands.
- Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
COMPENSATION
- US salary range: $55,000 USD - $65,000 USD
Padilla is a full-service agency that transforms brands and organizations through strategically creative communications. Our work across a range of industry sectors is consistently recognized by the PRWeek Awards, PRovoke IN2 SABRE Awards and PRSA Anvil Awards, among others. Padilla operates in seven cities in the U.S. through its family of brands, which includes SHIFT (performance communications), FoodMinds (food and nutrition affairs) and Joe Smith (brand strategy). As an AVENIR GLOBAL company and a founding member of the Worldcom Public Relations Group, the agency provides services to clients through 155 offices worldwide. Transform with purpose at PadillaCo.com.
Click here to read our Privacy Policy.
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Public Relations Intern Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CHS1
- DLR1
- Padilla1
- RBC1
- U.S. Bank1
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing1
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
- Education1
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations intern jobs across Minnesota.
- Pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or journalism
- Strong writing skills with ability to produce press releases, pitches, and media advisories
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as Cision, Meltwater, or MuckRack
- Experience or coursework in social media content creation and platform management
- Ability to build and maintain media contact lists and research journalist beats
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace for drafting and collaborative editing
Public Relations Intern Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many public relations intern jobs are there in Minnesota?
There are 7+ public relations intern openings in Minnesota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Minneapolis and Inver Grove Heights. New positions post regularly as employers across Minnesota hire.
How much do public relations interns make in Minnesota?
Public relations interns in Minnesota earn a median of about $68,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,220 for the lowest 10% to over $111,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Minnesota cities have the most public relations intern jobs?
Minneapolis and Inver Grove Heights have the most public relations intern openings in Minnesota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire public relations interns in Minnesota?
Employers hiring public relations interns in Minnesota include CHS, DLR, and Padilla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote public relations intern jobs in Minnesota?
Yes. About 57% of public relations intern openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Minnesota metros.
How do I apply for public relations intern jobs in Minnesota?
You can apply to public relations intern jobs in Minnesota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Minnesota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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