Paid Communications Intern — Build Your PR Portfolio

Gambel Communications; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Gambel Communications in Metairie, LA is seeking a Communications Intern to support the Client Services team across media relations, community relations, events, social media, and creative content.

This paid internship is designed for students entering their final year or emerging professionals pursuing PR and communications, offering hands-on experience and a portfolio of work that prepares them for entry-level roles.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Strong writing skills with familiarity with AP style.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Canva; Adobe Creative Suite, Capcut or photography/videography skills are a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in public relations, media relations and social media.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting press releases, media alerts, talking points and speaker briefs.
• Supports research for media relations, community relations and client projects.
• Assists with award nominations and supporting materials.
• Creates graphics and social media assets under direction using Canva, CapCut and similar platforms.
• Maintains media and community databases as assigned.
• Supports client events and community engagement activities.
• Assists with Gambel social media content.
• Participates in staff meetings, brainstorming sessions and agency professional development opportunities.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Microsoft Office

Canva

CapCut

Photography/Videography

Education

Pursuing or completed degree in communications/public relations/marketing

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gambel Communications in Metairie, LA is seeking a Communications Intern to support the Client Services team across media relations, community relations, events, social media, and creative content.

This paid internship is designed for students entering their final year or emerging professionals pursuing PR and communications, offering hands-on experience and a portfolio of work that prepares them for entry-level roles.