Public Relations/Publicity Internship

Concordia Publishing House, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Paid internship

Academic credit possible

Job summary

Concordia Publishing House, Inc. in St. Louis is seeking a Public Relations/Publicity intern for Summer 2027 to craft customer-focused PR content and support publicity campaigns.

You'll assist with social media, media outreach, podcast promotion, and events, while collaborating with Marketing, Design and Editorial to drive ideas and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Coursework in marketing, communications, English, or journalism.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest).
• Strong editing and proofreading—strives for 100% accuracy.
• Self-starter with strong organization and multi-project planning.
• Desire to learn, take constructive feedback, and improve.

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases, media alerts, and pitch emails for campaigns.
• Support author interviews, podcast bookings, and review copies.
• Build and maintain media lists across outlets.
• Create short-form content tied to book launches.
• Assist with CPH Podcast promotion and events.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Design, and Editorial to gather ideas.
• Manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Organization

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Education

Marketing/Communications/English/Journalism coursework

Undergraduate status (junior year)

GPA 3.0 (minimum)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Photoshop

Job description

• 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA

Concordia Publishing House (CPH), the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is seeking a Public Relations/Publicity intern for the summer of 2027. The intern will be responsible for creating compelling, customer-focused content for public relations and publicity campaigns, social media, influencer research, and other assignments to support the promotion of CPH and its products and services. The candidate should understand the needs of the church and be able to create content that meets LCMS doctrinal standards.

Specific duties include:

• Draft press releases, media alerts, and pitch emails to support authors, product, and corporate campaigns
• Support outreach for author interviews, podcast bookings, and review copy fulfillment.
• Build and maintain media lists (Christian trade press, LCMS-affiliated outlets, regional/local media)
• Create and assist with short-form content (quote graphics, Reels storyboards, endorsement blurbs) tied to book launches
• Assisting with the production and promotion of the CPH Podcast
• Research author platforms, competitor publishers, and award/conference opportunities
• Assisting with the coordination and execution of corporate and/or author events utilizing a high level of professionalism
• Working collaboratively with Marketing, Design, and Editorial to gather information and generate ideas
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines and meeting or exceeding internal productivity, editing, and scheduling timelines

Qualifications:

• Coursework or major in marketing, communications, English, or journalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop
• Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
• Strong editing and proofreading skills-- strives to achieve 100% 'right the first time'
• A self-starter with strong organizational skills to plan work schedule and manage multiple projects
• A curious learner and strategic thinker
• Ability to accept and provide constructive feedback, and the ability to incorporate outside opinions into assignments
• Completion of junior year with full-time undergraduate status
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Active involvement in campus life
• Active membership in an LCMS congregation
• Duration: June 1 – July 30, 2027, with an optional one week of unpaid vacation.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Compensation: Interns will be paid at a rate of $16.00 per hour.
• Out-of-Town Interns: Students from outside the St. Louis area will receive a housing allowance of $125.00 per week. Interns are responsible for securing housing.
• Selection
  • Deadline to Apply: December 18, 2026
  • Zoom Interviews: January 4–15, 2027
  • Notification: Selected interns will be notified by January 19, 2027

Academic Credit:

Students may earn three hours of pass/fail credit upon successful completion of the internship, subject to their university's approval. Please consult your academic advisor for eligibility.

Who We Are:

CPH is mission-focused, customer-driven, and exists to provide Christian resources that meet the needs of its customers today and in the future. CPH has been certified as a Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute and is a winner of the Missouri Quality Award and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. CPH offers competitive pay and a friendly, team-oriented work environment. Our management culture solicits and recognizes employees for their ideas on opportunities to continually improve the company and our service to customers. We are looking for the best candidates to share in our vision.