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An international fashion and lifestyle boutique communications agency based in Los Angeles (Hollywood Hills) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented and resourceful intern to join our team.
This is an internship eligible for school credit and is ideal for students looking for hands-on experience in fashion, beauty, wellness and lifestyle PR, celebrity and influencer relations and brand building.
We are looking for Fall and Winter interns who can commit to a minimum of 3 months, 2–3 days per week from 10AM–5PM. This is primarily an in-person position in Los Angeles, with some tasks completed remotely.
Please note: Applicants MUST have a reliable car and be comfortable driving locally for occasional sample pickups, drop-offs and showroom-related errands.
We are looking for someone who is extremely organized, dependable and able to follow instructions carefully. This is a fast-paced environment where details matter. The ideal candidate takes notes, retains information, asks questions when needed and can complete tasks accurately without needing repeated direction.
Responsibilities
- Assist with sample pulls, pickups and returns for celebrity stylists, editors and influencer requests
- Prepare and organize samples for fittings, press opportunities and showroom appointments
- Track and compile media placements across online, print and social platforms
- Monitor magazine credits and manage press clippings
- Support social media and content creation
- Maintain and update media, stylist and influencer databases
- Keep the showroom, samples and product archives organized
- Assist with occasional local pickups and drop-offs
- Provide general support to the CEO and Showroom Manager with daily operations
Requirements
- Must be based in Los Angeles
- Must have a reliable car, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must be organized and able to follow detailed instructions
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Dependable, punctual and responsive
- Able to take direction, retain information and work independently once a task has been explained
- Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced PR environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with fashion, beauty, lifestyle media, celebrity stylists and the influencer landscape is a plus
- Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
This internship is best suited for someone who wants to learn the day-to-day realities of working in fashion and lifestyle PR, not just social media. You will gain direct experience with celebrity stylist requests, influencer relations, showroom management, product placement, press tracking and client support.
To apply:
Please send your resume, current school/program, availability, days you are available each week, phone number and email address. Please also confirm in your application that you have access to a reliable car.
Job Types: Internship, Part-time
Schedule: 2–3 days per week, approximately 10AM–5PM
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work Location: Primarily in person
Job Types: Internship, Part-time
Pay: Up to $20.00 per day
Work Location: In person
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Tips for Your Public Relations Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large PR agencies and corporate communications teams open their summer cohorts in September and October, closing offers well before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so the cycle never fully stops, but acting early gives you the widest selection of structured programs.
Build a writing portfolio before you apply
PR intern hiring teams want proof you can write and pitch, not a long work history. Collect two or three complete, documented projects, press releases, media pitches, campaign briefs, or published bylines, and link them from your resume. A portfolio that a recruiter can open in thirty seconds beats a credentials list every time.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured 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. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and turns up openings that never appear on university job boards.
Practice your PR case before the screen
Most public relations manager intern interviews include a writing or pitch exercise, a media-strategy scenario, or a communications case where you develop messaging under time pressure. Practice out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, because interviewers weigh how you structure a problem and defend your choices as much as the final answer you produce.
Target structured PR internship programs early
Large agencies, media companies, and corporate communications departments run cohort or rotational internship programs designed to train candidates new to professional PR work. These programs recruit earlier than standard postings and fill their first wave fast, so identify the ones that fit your timeline and apply before general applications open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 30% of the public relations manager internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start reviewing postings, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles that require relocation or a commute you cannot manage.
Public Relations Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a public relations manager internship?
Lead with coursework, class projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For PR candidates, that means a writing samples portfolio or a documented campaign project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a public relations manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for PR interns is performance on real deliverables, team headcount at the time of your internship end, and how early the employer sets its return-offer window. Position for it by treating every assignment seriously, without counting on it as a certainty.
When should I apply for public relations manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including major agencies and corporate communications teams, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping offers before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as roles post puts you ahead of candidates who wait.
Are public relations manager internships paid?
Most professional public relations manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, with larger agencies and in-house corporate teams typically offering more structured packages. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare before applying.
What should a public relations manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects that show what you actually did, the tools you used, and where to see the output, whether that is a published press release, a linked writing portfolio, or a case study from a class campaign. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put contact information and a portfolio link at the top.
Are there remote public relations manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 70% of the public relations manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you have decided what you can commit to. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid openings without sorting through roles that don't fit.
Can international students get public relations manager 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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