Intern – Product Public Relations

Nintendo•Redmond, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nintendo of America is hiring a Product Public Relations intern for its 10-week summer internship program. The intern will contribute to the Product Public Relations team’s work driving positive coverage for Nintendo and its products. The program runs from June through August and includes hands-on project work, mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to industry leaders. The position is 100% onsite in Redmond, Washington, and requires availability to work 40 hours per week from June 14 through August 20. The intern will learn how the Product PR team handles high-profile news stories, industry events, and cross-platform marketing campaigns for games. Work includes helping create press materials, participating in brainstorming sessions, supporting event logistics, researching media culture and storytelling opportunities, and collaborating with Communications colleagues and agency partners to understand how PR connects with influencer, celebrity, and social media marketing. The application deadline is December 1, 2026. The pay rate is $30 per hour. The internship includes paid sick and holiday time, a local transit pass, and access to the onsite fitness center. Interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or a 401(k). 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–August 20.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Product Public Relations team’s efforts to drive positive coverage for Nintendo and its products.
Learn how the Product PR team handles high-profile news stories, industry events, and cross-platform marketing campaigns for games.
Assist in creating press materials.
Participate in team brainstorming sessions and offer creative input on campaign tactics.
Provide logistical event coordination support as needed.
Research trends in media culture 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 for Nintendo products.