Location: New York / Washington DC / Chicago / Atlanta / Seattle / Los Angeles / San Francisco Company: Edelman – Other / Internship / Hybrid.
Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.
Internship Opportunities
In the ever-changing arena of public relations & communications, we’re looking for creative and intelligent practitioners to join Edelman as interns this summer! Designed to propel your career in public relations, integrated, and digital marketing, we offer internships in support of a variety of clients. To be considered, you must be a rising senior having completed your junior year of undergrad by the summer of 2025.
Our growing teams are the masterminds behind some of the world’s most talked-about work. Whether we’re teaming up with Dove to enable more representative character design code for game developers or sharing a Mayo Hack in partnership with Hellmann’s to convince a leading fast-food chain that mayo is a desired condiment, the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. It’s not enough to be culturally relevant—our briefs demand that we change culture around us.
Interns are selected to support clients through various capabilities (Brand, Corporate, Health, Impact, Strategy & Planning, Social Strategy, Technology, and Influencer Marketing, among others) for the length of the program. In addition to receiving direct mentoring within your capability area, interns will have exposure to other areas of the business to enhance their professional and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting press releases, media lists, fact sheets, editorial content, and much more.
- Learning the basics of your clients’ business – i.e. product/service offerings, media targets, and competitors.
- Monitoring client and competitor media coverage and drafting coverage recaps for your team.
- Conducting social media monitoring and reporting.
- Updating media lists and pitching media contacts, under the direction of a supervisor.
- Staying up to date on industry news and trends.
- Participating in team brainstorming sessions.
- Assisting with the preparation of press kits for distribution.
- Assisting with research projects and new business audits.
Qualifications
- A passion for communications and PR.
- Proven organization skills and the ability to adapt to new assignments, deadlines, and conditions quickly.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – whether presenting to colleagues, drafting emails to clients, or participating in brainstorming sessions.
- Strong research skills and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer.
- Developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people across multiple accounts.
- Basic understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- History of strong leadership skills through work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
- Demonstrated creative thinker.
- Familiar with the public relations, digital marketing, or communications discipline through past coursework, internships, or personal experiences.
- Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney) for content creation, research, and media monitoring is a plus.
- Demonstrated curiosity about the role of AI in communications—how emerging technology is shaping media, storytelling, and audience engagement.
Additional Information
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and set to close on Friday, March 21, 2025.
- Interns are paid $21/hour and are expected to work a full-time schedule (40 hours/week).
- The internship is a 10-week program beginning on Monday, June 9, 2025, and ending on Friday, August 15, 2025.
- In order to be considered, you must be a rising senior having completed your junior year by the summer of 2025.
- The internship program will be hybrid—approximately 3 days/week in office.
- Edelman does not provide any form of housing reimbursement.
- Only students who are authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
- Failure to submit a complete application will result in ineligibility.
Method of Apply
To be considered, you must submit the following with your application:
- A resume of relevant work, education, and extra-curricular experiences.
- A writing sample in 500 words or less in response to this prompt: Share a skill that you possess that would be most valuable to this role..
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