Intern – Product Public Relations

Nintendo•Redmond, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Nintendo of America’s Product Public Relations intern will contribute to the team’s efforts to drive positive coverage for Nintendo and its products. During the 10-week summer internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience learning how the Product PR team handles high-profile news stories, industry events, and cross-platform marketing campaigns for games. The role includes assisting with press materials, contributing creative ideas in team brainstorming sessions, supporting event logistics, and researching media culture trends and opportunities for storytelling. The intern will also collaborate with the broader Communications team and agency partners to learn how public relations connects with influencer, celebrity, and social media marketing for Nintendo products. The internship runs during the summer, from June 14 through August 20, and requires 40 hours per week onsite in Redmond, Washington. The program offers mentoring, networking, and exposure to industry leaders. Compensation is $30 per hour. Interns receive paid sick and holiday time, a local transit pass, and access to the onsite fitness center, but are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or a 401(k). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, with a graduation conferral date between May 2027 and June 2028.
Be pursuing a degree in Public Relations or Communications.
Be organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Have strong writing skills demonstrated through academic or professional content; a portfolio of writing samples is required.
Have effective interpersonal, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Be able to work 40 hours per week onsite throughout the 10-week summer internship, June 14 through August 20.

Nice To Haves

An emphasis or minor in Marketing, Project Management/Business, Journalism, or a related field.
Knowledge of social media and influencer marketing.
Familiarity with OneDrive and SharePoint.
Familiarity with Nintendo products.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Product Public Relations team’s efforts to drive positive coverage for Nintendo and its products.
Assist in creating press materials.
Participate in team brainstorming sessions and offer creative input on campaign tactics.
Provide logistical support for events as needed.
Research media culture trends and identify opportunities for further media storytelling.
Collaborate with the broader Communications team and agency partners to learn how PR is integrated with influencer, celebrity, and social media marketing.