PR Specialist/Summer intern

USA (Remote)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media relations support as a contract PR Specialist for a remote summer role, focusing on list-building, outreach, and reporting across campaigns.

  • Own build and refinement of targeted media lists across national, regional, and niche outlets.
  • Strong writing and editing skills applied to press releases, pitches, and media materials.
  • Remote, contract summer role with exposure to senior publicists and multiple client campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build, refine, and maintain targeted media lists across national, regional, and niche outlets
  • Assist with drafting, editing, and refining press releases, pitches, and media materials
  • Conduct timely, strategic outreach to reporters, producers, and editors
  • Monitor media coverage and track placements with precision
  • Support booking and coordination of interviews and media opportunities
  • Work directly with senior publicists on active client accounts and campaigns
  • Research media trends, reporters, and story opportunities to inform pitching strategy
  • Assist in tracking results and compiling client-ready reports
  • Maintain organized, accurate records of outreach and media activity
  • Manage deadlines and deliverables across multiple accounts

Requirements

  • Strong interest in public relations, media, journalism, or communications
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to tone, clarity, and accuracy
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
  • Proactive, resourceful, and able to operate independently in a remote environment
  • Strong news judgment and understanding of what makes a story compelling

Preferred

  • Prior experience or internships in PR, media, or journalism preferred but not required