Public Relations Intern

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own targeted media outreach and messaging for B2B clients, turning research and briefs into compelling pitches, releases, and speaking submissions while coordinating opportunities across a small client set.

  • Develop media lists, craft pitches, coordinate placements, and draft press materials to support multiple B2B teams.
  • Engage reporters and manage opportunities across a mix of traditional and digital media to land speaking and awards.
  • Prepare briefs, research, and keep track of outcomes to inform follow ups and future pitches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Our PR interns are responsible for developing media lists, conceptualizing and executing pitches, coordinating media opportunities, writing press releases and other deliverables, preparing media briefing materials, conducting research, and drafting speaking and awards submissions, among other tasks.
  • As part of our PR Internship Program, you will work across a small set of client teams that specialize in a variety of B2B industries.
  • This position is hybrid, with reporting to our Seattle office.

Requirements

  • This is a 12-week paid, 40-hour per week internship that will begin on September 7, 2026.
  • Candidates for this internship must be eligible for full-time employment upon completion of the program.
  • Students who will remain enrolled in a full-time academic program in the semester immediately following the internship (e.g., college sophomores or juniors continuing their undergraduate education) are not eligible to apply.
  • Passionate about the PR/Communication industry.
  • A desire and eagerness to learn and grow.
  • All PR internship candidate finalists must complete a writing test.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
  • Growth Opportunities: Structured learning program, coaching program, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
  • Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
  • Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
  • Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
  • Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
  • Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
  • Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
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Walker Sands

Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications and digital marketing. The agency’s Outcome-based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
221 employees (124 in marketing)