Public Relations Manager Internships

Public relations manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working PR managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, with UPS, VSC, and Meyocks among the employers posting roles now.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUPS
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type44% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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

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The Lipstickroyalty Agency
Public Relations Intern
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Public Relations Intern
The Lipstickroyalty Agency
Miami, Florida
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$14 - $17/hr
Hybrid

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TARA Ink
Public Relations Intern: Art Basel / Fall-Winter Semester
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TARA Ink
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Public Relations Intern: Art Basel / Fall-Winter Semester
TARA Ink
Miami Beach, Florida
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$15 - $16/hr
Hybrid

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Krupp Group
Beauty Public Relations Intern
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Krupp Group
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Beauty Public Relations Intern
Krupp Group
New York, New York
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site

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Public Relations and Marketing Internship
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Public Relations and Marketing Internship
SixTen PR
Los Angeles, California
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
On-Site

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Public Relations Manager Internship Market

Who's Hiring

UPS
UPS1 open role
VSC
VSC1 open role
Meyocks
Meyocks1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

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 44% 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 56% 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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