Public Relations Intern

We’re looking for three ambitious college students who want to learn what it's like to work at a marketing agency. As a Paulsen intern, you’ll get to work with a team of smart marketers and gain valuable, real-world experience. This is a full-time paid internship opportunity, so get ready to be challenged and inspired.

Our internship team for 2023 will have three members:

One account service intern
Two interns selected from these areas of interest:

  • Design
  • Writing
  • Public relations
  • Social and paid media
  • Website development

Highlights:

  • Receive mentorship from experienced marketing professionals
  • Create real campaigns for actual clients
  • Expand your network with professionals outside the agency
  • Attend internal and client meetings
  • Build your portfolio

As part of your onboarding process you can expect:

  • A CliftonStrengths assessment and coaching sessions—learn to understand and work from your strengths
  • Meet one-on-one with each team member at Paulsen
  • Benefit from your very own Paulsen Guide—an informal mentor to show you the ropes and help you navigate agency life during your internship

Be a Paulsen-ite!

  • Join our events committee and shape our culture
  • Sharpen your shuffleboard skills
  • Summer picnic for family and friends
  • Monthly socials

Job details:

  • 12-week internship from May through August
  • $15.00 per hour, 40 hours per week

Public Relations

Our public relations intern will be involved in every aspect of developing and implementing effective PR strategies for our clients. This includes media relations, event coordination, PR writing, blog content, video production, distribution, monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Paulsen team members to develop and support our PR efforts
  • Create and curate engaging content
  • Communicate and build relationships with current or prospect clients
  • Contribute to Paulsen’s social media and blogs
  • Create and distribute press releases for our clients
  • Assist in administrative duties
  • Build and update media lists and databases
  • Schedule, coordinate and attend various events
  • Perform research and market analysis activities

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of the different social networks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Google Docs and Slides
  • Marketing, public relations or journalism major
Come Work for Us