2026 Summer Internship Marketing - Public Relations

LPL Financial • San Diego, CA

26d • $25 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial. Job Overview: The Public Relations team is seeking a Summer 2026 intern. Join our team and help shape the voice of a leading financial services firm. In this role, you’ll support storytelling initiatives that highlight our mission, culture, and impact, while gaining hands-on experience in content writing, supporting media relations, and strategic communications. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team to craft compelling narratives that resonate with internal and/or external audiences. This internship offers a unique opportunity to build your skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate should be local to the San Diego office during the time of the internship and will work on a hybrid schedule. (2-3 days in the office)

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
• Interest in the Marketing and Public Relations industry
• Offer is contingent upon successful background screening and agreement to be local to the San Diego office
• Selected candidates will operate out of the office working on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills with the ability to write engaging content and provide recommendations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of Generative AI, SEO principles, keyword research, social media management tools and platforms

Nice To Haves

• Planned course of study in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations is preferred
• Interest in story shaping and storytelling, especially as it pertains to financial services
• Knowledge of Public Relations tools such as Cision

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases and other PR-related copy.
• Media analysis and PR reporting.
• Team project management and execution support.
• Refresh media/reporter database
• Get to know us as an employer and experience our working culture up close through our summer programming events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees