Intern - Communications (Summer 2026)

Alaska Airlines • SeaTac, WA

81d • $25

About The Position

Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands-on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Our interns also receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship, which means that many weekends are filled with jet setting across our growing network. This internship is for summer 2026. Our internships are full-time for 12 weeks, and we offer two program timelines to align with different academic calendars. This internship will be located in either SeaTac, WA or San Francisco, CA. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship. Candidates will be asked to note their preferred location at time of application.

Requirements

• Working toward a Bachelor's degree with a focus in communications, digital media, public relations, marketing, or a related area.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Social media savvy.
• Research skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• Content creation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting news releases and external stories to promote Alaska's brand and initiatives.
• Support the communications team in managing media requests, preparing briefing materials, and media relationships.
• Contribute to the strategy plan for content creators, including content planning and creator management.
• Support communications team onsite at various community and company events.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air.
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.
• Starting Rate USD $25.00/Hr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree