Internship – Public Relations (Summer 2027)

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing assistance eligibility

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort's Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program in Orlando offers hands-on experience in public relations, including media pitching, coverage tracking, and events.

Interns will shadow major event planning for Halloween Horror Nights and related initiatives; this in-person role is paid and may offer housing assistance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an accredited institution with Junior status or higher.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR materials such as media alerts and captions.
• Regularly update media contact lists.
• Monitor media and PR inboxes and respond to requests promptly.
• Participate in brainstorm sessions for PR tactics and pitches.
• Track media coverage and sentiment and prepare summaries for management.
• Assist with event planning and tactics including broadcast shoots and media FAMs.
• Support EH&S responsibilities per Universal Orlando policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Public relations interest

Go-getter attitude

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in progress

Minimum GPA 2.8

Transcript required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program

Job Summary

This internship will allow the student to gain firsthand experience and understanding of PR and its role in a major organization. Responsibilities include assisting with day-to-day information distribution, media pitching, coverage tracking, media management, assisting with events, etc. Will also have the opportunity to shadow major event planning and implementation for events such as Halloween Horror Nights and more.

Major Responsibilities

• Develops various PR materials, including media alerts, photo captions and more
• Regularly updates media contact lists.
• Monitors Media & PR inboxes (including answering media requests in a timely manner)
• Participates in brainstorm sessions for PR tactics and pitches.
• Tracsk media coverage and sentiment and provides summary reports to management, as needed.
• Assists with implementing tactics and event planning, including broadcast shoots, media FAMs, etc.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• In pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Preferred majors include: Public Relations, Communications, or related
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills (comfortable with communicating with others in person, by phone and by email.
• Team player with a "go-getter" attitude.
• Passionate and interested in learning about Public Relations.

Please note the following

• This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2027.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.

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