Public Relations Intern

Brunner; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job description

Description

Gain hands‑on experience in the fast‑paced world of public relations while supporting campaigns that help brands build awareness, credibility, and meaningful media coverage. This internship is ideal for someone who is a strong communicator, highly organized, and interested in learning the fundamentals of media relations and brand storytelling.

We’re looking for driven students who are excited to learn, collaborate, and contribute. As an intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience working alongside our team on real projects while building valuable skills that translate beyond the classroom. Our internship program is designed to give you exposure to agency life, opportunities to grow your skill set, and a chance to see how great ideas turn into great work.

This position is open to current college students who are able to earn academic credit through their program of study upon completion of the internship. This is an unpaid, for-credit opportunity running from June‑August, with flexible start and end dates.

Interns will be paired with a mentor who will provide guidance throughout the internship. While much of your work will be completed independently, your mentor will support you as you gain hands‑on, real‑world experience and further immerse yourself in the industry.

Requirements

• Media list building
• Media monitoring and reporting
• Media pitching
• Potential for event planning and execution

Interested candidates should be available to work approximately 30 hours per week.

Who We Are

Brunner is an integrated marketing communications agency with a fast‑paced, creative environment. We value Perseverance, Integrity, Tenacity, Curiosity, and Heart in every aspect of our business, especially our team members. We are good people creating good work. Brunner’s commitment is to its people – fostering growth within (robust training, low attrition, and commitment to diversity), becoming an extension of their client’s teams and maintaining long‑term relationships, and creating great marketing programs that achieve business impact for their clients.

Flexible Work Policy

It’s simple – work where it’s most convenient for you! We recognize that we’re a mixed group of people with different priorities in our lives, so we empower our employees to create their ideal working scenario…in‑office, at home, or a hybrid of both. Keep in mind you might need to pop into the office for a client meeting here and there, or even an agency‑wide meeting.

Environmental Demands

Normal office environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time including extensive use of PC equipment.

We like everyone, so we are an equal opportunity employer. We do not consider your race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status when deciding to hire you. We just want you to be you.