Hybrid PR Internship — 12-Week Paid Launchpad

Walker Sands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work

Growth Opportunities

Culture & Collaboration

Job summary

Walker Sands is seeking a high‑impact PR Intern to join our Chicago team in a hybrid role, with two in‑office days per week. The 12‑week, paid internship runs Jan 25–Apr 16, 2027, at $18/hour for 40 hours per week.

Early‑career professionals will gain hands‑on agency PR experience and the potential to move into a full‑time role based on performance. You will develop media lists, draft pitches, coordinate outreach, and assist with press materials while learning from senior team members in a

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional with interest in PR, media, and B2B communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and audience adaptation.
• Familiarity with current events, media outlets, and trends; ability to identify newsworthy stories.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; familiarity with media databases like Muck Rack or Cision is a bonus.
• Ability to commit to a 40-hour-per-week, 12-week internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain targeted media lists.
• Draft and execute media pitches.
• Coordinate media opportunities and support journalist outreach.
• Draft press releases and other PR deliverables.
• Prepare media briefing materials for interviews and opportunities.
• Conduct media, industry, and client research to support PR strategies.
• Draft and support speaking and award submissions.

Skills

Writing Skills

Media Awareness

PR Internship

Office Suite

Education

Communications Degree

Tools

Muck Rack

Cision

Job description

Walker Sands is seeking a high‑impact PR Intern to join our Chicago team in a hybrid role, with two in‑office days per week. The 12‑week, paid internship runs Jan 25–Apr 16, 2027, at $18/hour for 40 hours per week.

Early‑career professionals will gain hands‑on agency PR experience and the potential to move into a full‑time role based on performance. You will develop media lists, draft pitches, coordinate outreach, and assist with press materials while learning from senior team members in a