Public Relations Intern – Media Relations & Communications

EIC - Experience Internship Canada; New York (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

EIC (Experience Internship Canada) is seeking a Public Relations Intern to support media relations and communications. You will help with messaging, media outreach and coordination of public communications.

The internship takes place in the United States, in our Boston or New York City offices. You will join an international team, with supervision to guide priorities and responsibilities as you develop skills in practical work and corporate writing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, journalism or international relations.
• Strong writing and ability to summarize topics clearly.
• Interest in media and how organizations develop messaging.
• Organized, tactful and accurate in published information.

Responsibilities

• Identify media outlets, journalists and voices relevant to topics.
• Prepare talking points and presentations with the communications team.
• Draft story pitches and media outreach materials.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Written comms

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in PR/Communications

Job description

EIC (Experience Internship Canada) is looking for motivated candidates to join its teams as a Public Relations Intern – Media Relations & Communications.

You will support EIC’s visibility and public relations with media and stakeholders. You will contribute to messaging, media relations and the coordination of public communications.

This internship takes place in the United States, in our Boston or New York City (NYC) offices.

You will work in an international professional environment that values collaboration, initiative and learning through practical work. A supervisor will help you understand priorities and take on responsibilities as your skills develop.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mapping: identify media outlets, journalists and relevant voices for our topics.
• Messaging: prepare talking points and presentations with the communications team.
• Media relations: draft story pitches and prepare media outreach.
• Materials: contribute to press releases, media kits and biographies.
• Coordination: organize interviews and prepare information for spokespeople.
• Monitoring: track coverage, mentions and topics relevant to EIC.
• Events: support invitations and communication with stakeholders.
• Reporting: review coverage and suggest improvements to communications activities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• You are studying public relations, communications, journalism or international relations.
• You write well and can summarize a topic clearly.
• You are interested in media and how organizations develop their messaging.
• You are organized, tactful and attentive to the accuracy of published information.
• You are comfortable communicating in English. French is an asset for collaboration with French-speaking colleagues and audiences.
• You can work collaboratively, seek feedback and suggest practical improvements.

WHY JOIN EIC?

Joining EIC means contributing to work that connects talent, employers and international mobility while developing your skills in your chosen field.

You will gain a practical understanding of media relations and learn to prepare consistent, well-informed public communications.

This experience in Boston or New York City (NYC) will allow you to work with different stakeholders, explore a local professional environment and build concrete examples of your work for the next stage of your career.

BENEFITS

• A paid internship, with compensation terms discussed during the recruitment process.
• Supervisor support and training in media relations, corporate writing and reputation monitoring.
• Practical assignments and progressive responsibilities suited to your experience.
• Collaboration with EIC teams and contact with international stakeholders.
• Regular feedback to help you develop and demonstrate your skills.
• International professional experience in Boston or New York City (NYC).
• Potential longer-term opportunities depending on performance and available positions.