Media Relations Intern

Visit Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ

14d • $17

About The Position

Media Relations Internship Spring 2026 Join our dynamic Communications team as a Media Relations Intern and gain visibility into the inner workings and aspects of the media relations field, provide concrete deliverables, and learn from top to bottom. This role provides direct support for the Media Relations Department; administrative support is the primary objective; however, this position may be involved in multiple areas of the department as needed. The internship will span approximately 15 weeks from January 13, 2026 - April 30, 2026. Who is Visit Phoenix? We are a non-profit organization that promotes the Greater Phoenix community to a global audience of travelers. We book conventions at the Phoenix Convention Center, area resorts & hotels and provide research for the benefit of our members.

Requirements

• Must be a current student (Junior or Senior), or have graduated within the last 12 months
• Available for at least 16 hours per week
• Some availability on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays is required.
• Attention to detail is a must
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and to anticipate next steps or needs
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Efficiency in working with MS Windows & MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Enthusiasm for sharing Greater Phoenix as a leisure and meetings destination

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with journalists a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist department with data entry into the CRM system to maintain accurate information for media and member contacts
• Perform general duties including maintaining media lists, press materials, gifting inventory, logistics for media missions, marketplaces, and tradeshows
• Assist with itinerary planning for writers includes, but is not limited to, sending member leads, airfare research coordination with member hotels, restaurants and attractions and itinerary creation and distribution
• Assist with vetting and qualifying media opportunities for potential hosting including both traditional media and digital opportunities
• Clip and maintain files of secured editorial media coverage; this includes assisted coverage and any coverage secured from media visits
• Utilize media monitoring tools to trace for earned media coverage
• Assist department with pitches for media inquiries, including both traditional pitches and HARO pitches
• Participate on local media tours as needed
• Coordinate & assist with department special projects as needed
• Attend events as a Visit Phoenix representative as needed
• Act as back-up front desk coverage as needed

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $17/hour
• Resume building experience in marketing and communications, relationship management, and other aspects of community relations, marketing, and the hospitality/tourism industry
• Great opportunity to learn about what happens behind the scenes of a year-round DMO
• Class credit (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed