Public Relations Intern

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive entry-level PR internship duties across B2B client teams, developing media lists, pitches, briefs, and written deliverables as part of a 12-week program.

  • Own building media lists and drafting pitches.
  • Must-have: completion of a writing test.
  • 12-week paid program with structured coaching and growth opportunities.

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.
  • You must be a self-starter and able to think on your feet and change gears quickly.

Requirements

  • This is a 12-week paid, 40-hour per week internship that will begin on May 26, 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.
  • Passionately about the PR/Communication industry.
  • A desire and eagerness to learn and grow.
  • All PR internship candidate finalists must complete a writing test.

Preferred

  • Strong writing skills and an interest in consuming news.
  • An obsession with grammar and the ability to take mediocre writing and make it stronger.
  • A strong interest in the media, trends, and what constitutes a newsworthy story.

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. Read more on our website here !
  • 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
  • đź’° 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.
  • đź‘¶ 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

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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)
44% recommend to a friend
50% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
34.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$446.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.2%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
7.9%
Social
6.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~221

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
110 (50% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
2.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2019
    Private Equity

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