Fall Intern - Dallas

Jackson Spalding; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Spalding in Dallas is seeking a Fall 2026 Public Relations Intern (Sept–Dec 2026) to gain hands-on agency experience working with senior staff on campaigns, press materials, and media outreach. You will draft press releases, monitor media coverage, assist at events, and contribute ideas during team brainstorms; a strong writer with curiosity and a details focus will thrive.

This paid internship offers hybrid schedule, exposure to clients across PR disciplines, and potential full-time

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills.
• Resourcefulness, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Basic time, budget, and project management skills with a preference for Asana.
• Experience with social and traditional media and ability to monitor both.
• Technical skills include mid-to high-level knowledge of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience with AI tools, Asana or Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Work Schedule: Hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of integrated public relations campaigns for a variety of clients.
• Draft, edit, and proofread press materials including releases, media advisories, and story pitches.
• Research media contacts and industry trends to inform outreach strategies.
• Monitor client and competitor coverage, and compile regular media recap reports.
• Assist with event coordination, from logistics and guest lists to on-site support.
• Contribute ideas during team brainstorms and strategy sessions.
• Prepare client-ready materials such as briefing documents, talking points, and presentations.
• Provide general team support to ensure smooth project organization and communication.

Skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Budget management

Asana

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

PR/Mass Communications degree

Tools

Asana

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Public Relations Intern - Fall 2026 (September to December 2026)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Internships at Jackson Spalding area great opportunityfor collegeseniors and recent graduates to gain valuable experience in an agency environment. Welookfor friendly go-getters whopossessthe five Cs: character, class, confidence,chemistryand competency.We also look for interns who are self-starters with a passion forcommunicationand marketing who are committed to continuous learning to grow their professional experience.

This internship isinourPublic Relationsdiscipline, and JS will prioritize candidates with PR, comms or journalism experiences and studies.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the planning and execution of integrated public relations campaigns for a variety of clients
• Draft, edit, and proofread press materials including releases, media advisories, and story pitches
• Research media contacts and industry trends to inform outreach strategies
• Monitor client and competitor coverage, and compile regular media recap reports
• Assistwith event coordination, fromlogisticsand guest lists to on-site support
• Contribute ideas during team brainstorms and strategy sessions
• Prepare client-ready materials such as briefing documents, talking points, and presentations
• Provide general team support to ensure smooth project organization and communication

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A JS INTERNSHIP?

Interns will experience the daily rhythm of agency client work. JS interns work side-by-side with our professional team, attend client meetings and are responsible for projects that are assigned according to their level of experience and skill set. Internships arepaid, typically three to six months in length, and may lead to full-time employment.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent writing skills
• Resourcefulness, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Basic time, budget, and project management skills with a preference for Asana skillsets
• Experience with social and traditional media and ability tomonitorboth
• Technical skills include mid-to high-level knowledge of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint,Exceland Word
• Experience with AI tools, Asana or Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Work Schedule: Hybridwith 3 days in office and 2 days remote

EDUCATION

Rising seniorworking towards a B.S or B.A degree in PR, Mass Communications, Journalismor a recent graduate or recent post-graduate.