Media Relations Intern

Champion; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Champion, a leading PR and Digital Media agency in Dallas, is offering a part-time Media Relations Intern role. The intern will draft press materials, build targeted media lists, pitch stories, and secure coverage across diverse clients while collaborating with our media relations team in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate is a senior or recent grad in marketing, communications, journalism or related fields, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well

Qualifications

• Current senior or recent graduate in marketing, communications, journalism or related discipline.
• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team player with minimal supervision.
• One year of experience securing media placements in food/beverage or lifestyle space is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit press releases, media alerts, blogs and other PR materials using AP Style for multiple clients.
• Build and update media lists tailored to target markets (local, business, trade, national).
• Conduct outreach on client campaigns and distribute press releases to media contacts via email and tools like Muck Rack.

Skills

AP Style

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Senior year marketing/communications/journalism

Tools

Muck Rack

Job description

Champion, an award-winning PR & Digital Media agency, is seeking a part-time Media Relations Intern to join our Dallas office. The ideal candidate will gain hands‑on experience developing media materials, building targeted media lists, pitching stories and securing media coverage for a diverse portfolio of clients while working alongside our media relations team in a collaborative, fast‑paced agency environment.

About Champion Management Group, LLC

Champion is a best-in-class, fully integrated marketing agency powered by a team of nearly 50 professionals who are experts in their respective fields and driven by a common purpose – to be an indispensable partner to our clients. We recognize that every brand is unique, requiring thoughtfully crafted programs designed to achieve both short- and long-term goals. Our clients know they will never get a “one size fits all” approach from their Champion team.

Description

Responsibilities

Draft and edit press releases, media alerts, blogs and other PR materials using AP Style for various clients across different industries.

Build, maintain and update media lists tailored to clients’ target markets, including local consumer, business, trade and national media outlets.

Conduct outreach on client campaigns and distribute press releases to media contacts via email and Muck Rack, ensuring timely and effective communication.

Pitch story ideas to journalists, build relationships with media members and secure positive media coverage for clients.

Monitor media outlets for industry trends, client mentions and opportunities for coverage.

Develop and pitch TV and radio segments, especially morning shows, in various markets to maximize client exposure.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a current senior working toward a degree or recently received their college degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related discipline

A team player who is also comfortable working with limited supervision

One year of experience with proven success in securing media placements in the food/beverage or lifestyle space is a bonus

Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Energetic, organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated

Schedule

Part-time, non-exempt hourly position

28 hours per week

Hybrid role in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Applicants must reside in the DFW area and be able to commute to our Dallas office.