Public Relations Representative Jobs in Texas
Public Relations Representative jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where large employers across energy, technology, and healthcare maintain active communications teams. Companies like ExxonMobil, Dell Technologies, and Baylor Scott & White Health are among the established names with ongoing needs in this role. Crisis communications, media relations, and corporate communications are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerChampion Management
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring10
Work type46% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
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(I) Public Relations Intern
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SXSW
(I) Public Relations Intern
Austin, Texas
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Senior Vice President, Public Relations (Professional Services)
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Highwire
Senior Vice President, Public Relations (Professional Services)
Dallas, Texas
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Public Relations
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Pragmatic Business Solutions
Public Relations
Hidalgo County, TX
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Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
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University of North Texas
Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
Denton, Texas
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Public Relations Specialist
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Calloway & Associates, Inc.
Public Relations Specialist
Dallas, Texas
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(I) Public Relations Intern
SXSW·Austin, Texas
Job functions:
51-200 employees
Job Description
SXSW Public Relations Intern
Internship Purpose
SXSW is seeking exceptional candidates to for our Public Relations Internship position. This internship offers hands-on experience working within the communications team behind one of the world's leading events celebrating the convergence of technology, business, film and television, music, education, comedy, podcasts and culture.
The Public Relations Intern will work across all of SXSW's major programming pillars, including Innovation, Film & TV, Music, SXSW EDU, Comedy and the SXSW Podcast Festival, gaining exposure to the communications strategies, media relations and event operations that support each area. Working alongside the SXSW communications team, the intern will interact with journalists, publicists, speakers, artists, creators, partners and other industry representatives while collaborating with teams throughout the organization.
Because the internship spans the months leading directly into SXSW, responsibilities and learning opportunities will evolve throughout the season. The intern will gain experience in both the strategic preparation required to promote a major global event and the fast-paced execution of media operations during SXSW itself.
What You Will Learn:
SXSW is seeking exceptional candidates to for our Public Relations Internship position. This internship offers hands-on experience working within the communications team behind one of the world's leading events celebrating the convergence of technology, business, film and television, music, education, comedy, podcasts and culture.
The Public Relations Intern will work across all of SXSW's major programming pillars, including Innovation, Film & TV, Music, SXSW EDU, Comedy and the SXSW Podcast Festival, gaining exposure to the communications strategies, media relations and event operations that support each area. Working alongside the SXSW communications team, the intern will interact with journalists, publicists, speakers, artists, creators, partners and other industry representatives while collaborating with teams throughout the organization.
Because the internship spans the months leading directly into SXSW, responsibilities and learning opportunities will evolve throughout the season. The intern will gain experience in both the strategic preparation required to promote a major global event and the fast-paced execution of media operations during SXSW itself.
What You Will Learn:
- How a communications team develops and executes PR strategies across multiple industries, audiences and programming areas.
- Media relations fundamentals, including journalist research, media list development, outreach, relationship management and responding to media inquiries.
- How SXSW develops communications around programming announcements, speakers, artists, creators, partners and major event initiatives.
- Media accreditation processes and how to evaluate journalists, outlets and coverage opportunities.
- How communications teams prepare for and support interviews, press opportunities, media events and on-site activations.
- How to monitor, organize and analyze earned media coverage and develop internal reporting.
- How PR works cross-functionally with programming, marketing, partnerships, event operations and other teams within a large-scale event organization.
- The planning and execution involved in operating media services and communications during a major international event.
- Experience using professional media databases, monitoring platforms, project-management tools and other communications technology.
Potential Learning Opportunities:
- Gain hands-on experience corresponding with journalists, publicists, and creators while learning how to route press inquiries and coordinate interview schedules.
- Develop skills in mapping the media landscape and building targeted contact databases across film, TV, music, tech, podcasts, and comedy.
- Learn the fundamentals of researching, fact-checking, and drafting press releases, FAQs, talking points, and executive briefing documents.
- Build practical experience in content creator management through targeted research, outreach, and campaign monitoring.
- Experience large-scale event publicity by supporting on-site media center operations, media check-in, and live press logistics.
- Learn how to plan and coordinate press conferences, talent interviews, and on-site publicity opportunities.
- Understand the logistics of media access control by supporting credentialing and accreditation processes leading up to the event.
- Master media monitoring techniques to track real-time news coverage, build internal recaps, and analyze post-event campaign metrics.
Qualifications & Skills
To be eligible for an SXSW internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or college and live in Texas.
- Must be a degree-seeking student, preferably interested in communications, public relations, journalism, events, media or related fields
- Highly organized and proactive.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong research skills and curiosity about media, culture and current events.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficient communicating professionally by email, phone and in person.
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team in both virtual and in-person environments.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
- Enthusiasm for learning about the wide range of industries and communities represented at SXSW.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 10+ pounds occasionally, as needed.
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Location, Schedule & Pay
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available to work from October to the end of March and a time commitment of 16 hours a week is required. Internships require full-time availability (up to 40 hours/week) during the event. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available to work from October to the end of March and a time commitment of 16 hours a week is required. Internships require full-time availability (up to 40 hours/week) during the event. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.
SXSW
(I) Public Relations Intern
Austin, Texas
Added 3d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
Job Description
SXSW Public Relations Intern
Internship Purpose
SXSW is seeking exceptional candidates to for our Public Relations Internship position. This internship offers hands-on experience working within the communications team behind one of the world's leading events celebrating the convergence of technology, business, film and television, music, education, comedy, podcasts and culture.
The Public Relations Intern will work across all of SXSW's major programming pillars, including Innovation, Film & TV, Music, SXSW EDU, Comedy and the SXSW Podcast Festival, gaining exposure to the communications strategies, media relations and event operations that support each area. Working alongside the SXSW communications team, the intern will interact with journalists, publicists, speakers, artists, creators, partners and other industry representatives while collaborating with teams throughout the organization.
Because the internship spans the months leading directly into SXSW, responsibilities and learning opportunities will evolve throughout the season. The intern will gain experience in both the strategic preparation required to promote a major global event and the fast-paced execution of media operations during SXSW itself.
What You Will Learn:
SXSW is seeking exceptional candidates to for our Public Relations Internship position. This internship offers hands-on experience working within the communications team behind one of the world's leading events celebrating the convergence of technology, business, film and television, music, education, comedy, podcasts and culture.
The Public Relations Intern will work across all of SXSW's major programming pillars, including Innovation, Film & TV, Music, SXSW EDU, Comedy and the SXSW Podcast Festival, gaining exposure to the communications strategies, media relations and event operations that support each area. Working alongside the SXSW communications team, the intern will interact with journalists, publicists, speakers, artists, creators, partners and other industry representatives while collaborating with teams throughout the organization.
Because the internship spans the months leading directly into SXSW, responsibilities and learning opportunities will evolve throughout the season. The intern will gain experience in both the strategic preparation required to promote a major global event and the fast-paced execution of media operations during SXSW itself.
What You Will Learn:
- How a communications team develops and executes PR strategies across multiple industries, audiences and programming areas.
- Media relations fundamentals, including journalist research, media list development, outreach, relationship management and responding to media inquiries.
- How SXSW develops communications around programming announcements, speakers, artists, creators, partners and major event initiatives.
- Media accreditation processes and how to evaluate journalists, outlets and coverage opportunities.
- How communications teams prepare for and support interviews, press opportunities, media events and on-site activations.
- How to monitor, organize and analyze earned media coverage and develop internal reporting.
- How PR works cross-functionally with programming, marketing, partnerships, event operations and other teams within a large-scale event organization.
- The planning and execution involved in operating media services and communications during a major international event.
- Experience using professional media databases, monitoring platforms, project-management tools and other communications technology.
Potential Learning Opportunities:
- Gain hands-on experience corresponding with journalists, publicists, and creators while learning how to route press inquiries and coordinate interview schedules.
- Develop skills in mapping the media landscape and building targeted contact databases across film, TV, music, tech, podcasts, and comedy.
- Learn the fundamentals of researching, fact-checking, and drafting press releases, FAQs, talking points, and executive briefing documents.
- Build practical experience in content creator management through targeted research, outreach, and campaign monitoring.
- Experience large-scale event publicity by supporting on-site media center operations, media check-in, and live press logistics.
- Learn how to plan and coordinate press conferences, talent interviews, and on-site publicity opportunities.
- Understand the logistics of media access control by supporting credentialing and accreditation processes leading up to the event.
- Master media monitoring techniques to track real-time news coverage, build internal recaps, and analyze post-event campaign metrics.
Qualifications & Skills
To be eligible for an SXSW internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or college and live in Texas.
- Must be a degree-seeking student, preferably interested in communications, public relations, journalism, events, media or related fields
- Highly organized and proactive.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong research skills and curiosity about media, culture and current events.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficient communicating professionally by email, phone and in person.
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team in both virtual and in-person environments.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
- Enthusiasm for learning about the wide range of industries and communities represented at SXSW.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 10+ pounds occasionally, as needed.
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Location, Schedule & Pay
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available to work from October to the end of March and a time commitment of 16 hours a week is required. Internships require full-time availability (up to 40 hours/week) during the event. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available to work from October to the end of March and a time commitment of 16 hours a week is required. Internships require full-time availability (up to 40 hours/week) during the event. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations representative jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a closely related field
- Two or more years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications
- Demonstrated ability to write press releases, pitches, and executive communications for diverse audiences
- Experience managing media relationships and coordinating with journalists across Texas and national outlets
- Proficiency with PR tools such as Cision, Muck Rack, or comparable media monitoring platforms
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously
Public Relations Representative Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a public relations representative in Texas?
There is no state-issued license or registration required to work as a public relations representative in Texas. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field. Earning the Accredited in Public Relations credential through the Public Relations Society of America strengthens your profile, and Texas has active PRSA chapters in Dallas, Houston, and Austin that offer professional development and networking.
Which companies hire public relations representatives in Texas?
Employers hiring public relations representatives in Texas right now include Champion Management, University of North Texas, and Baylor Scott & White Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, major university systems, and large hospital networks means demand comes from a wide range of industries beyond the typical agency environment.
Which Texas cities have the most public relations representative jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and Houston have the most public relations representative openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of energy majors and medical center institutions drives volume there, while Dallas attracts corporate communications roles from the large number of corporate headquarters in the Metroplex, and Austin's growing technology sector generates demand from both established firms and expanding companies.
Are there remote public relations representative jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields, since public relations work is largely desk-based and communication-driven. About 54% of public relations representative openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's natural adaptability to distributed teams. Media monitoring, content development, and campaign coordination are the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a public relations representative in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or communications coordinator role at a Texas agency or in-house communications department, which employers in Houston, Dallas, and Austin post regularly. Large institutions like the University of Texas system, Texas Children's Hospital, and major energy firms run entry-level communications programs that accept candidates without prior full-time experience. A portfolio of writing samples, even from student journalism, campus organizations, or volunteer work, gives you a concrete edge over applicants without one.
Where can I find and apply to public relations representative jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to public relations representative jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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