J/PR · 7 hours ago
Summer 2026 PR and Social Media Internship
Nashville, TN; Denver, CO; New York, NY; Los Angeles, or San Diego, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerJ/PR is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, content creation, and social media. The internship program offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in PR and social media marketing, providing exposure to various tasks such as research, media engagement, and content creation.
AdvertisingConsultingContentCreative AgencyMarketingPublic RelationsSocial Media
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in research on upcoming trends, articles & social media relating to the PR industry & clients
Assist with reporting & gathering information to develop efficient pitches
Assist with writing press materials (for example: fact sheets, media lists, press releases, newsletters, bios/backgrounders)
Assist in brainstorming & planning sessions/story angles and partnerships
Assist with clipping for real-time coverage reports
Assist with data input for weekly reporting/client updates
Learn and demonstrate basic understanding of Barcelona Principles scoring with oversight from team members
Learn and navigate Muck Rack for development of quality media lists
Assist in research on upcoming trends, articles, and social media relating to the travel/hospitality industry & social media clients
Learn and gain a basic understanding of Tagger (Sprout Social) for influencer analysis
Provide administrative assistance with media and influencer relations (writing, research, backgrounders)
Assist with Instagram story creation for assigned clients on Canva
Research and pull imagery requests and photo needs, content calendar requests, and influencer relations information
Research models/influencers for content shoots
Assist with the digital filing within content archives for each client
Source UGC for mockups during the community management process
Other tasks or projects as assigned by manager and account team members
Learn time management tips + tricks
Gain front-row access to PR and social strategy
Engage with the industry leaders & award-winning company culture
Learn to collaborate & network with teams/professional individuals
Build portfolio & resume
Perfect your communication skills (industry and internal emails)
Qualification
Required
Must enroll in a college/university course to receive academic credit for the internship
Upperclassman (junior or senior) standing
Must be able to commute to our New York City, NY office for the duration of the internship
Attend a week-long training program at the start of the internship (early June, 10 am - 1 pm PT / 1 pm - 5 pm ET)
Commit to a regular, weekly schedule (16 hours/week)
Interns propose their own schedules
In-office any hours Monday-Thursday
Remote on Fridays
Proficiency in computer programs, including: Word, PowerPoint and Excel in a Mac OS environment
Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Self-starter, ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Experience with AP writing style
Social media knowledge
Presentation skills
Preferred
Previous intern experience is preferred but not required
College student with a concentration in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Journalism or similar study
Benefits
School credit
Company
J/PR
Global Travel and Lifestyle Agency specializing in public relations, content creation, social media and brand collaborations.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Evans
Partner
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