Post Graduate Internship, Public Relations

Pillar4 Media • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Pillar4 Media is seeking a Post Graduate Intern for Public Relations to join its fast-growing team in Charlotte, NC.
To be eligible for this role, you must complete your Bachelor's degree in Spring 2026.
As a member of the PR team, this role supports the day-to-day execution of Pillar4 Media's PR efforts across media outreach, expert positioning, and trend-driven opportunities. You'll gain hands-on experience working on real campaigns, media relationships, and performance tracking during a 10-week program, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance.
Pillar4's mission is to help people live healthier lives with access to trusted resources, in-depth product reviews, and supportive communities. Our vision is to build the #1 content and commerce engine connecting consumers directly to the best brands in all four pillars of health and wellness: sleep, fitness, nutrition, and mental health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related field (recent graduate preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in a way that captures attention
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in Google Sheets and managing trackers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in media, journalism, digital PR, and trends
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership
• Internship or coursework experience in PR, communications, marketing, or journalism

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with media databases or tools like HARO or Qwoted
• Interest in health, fitness, sleep, or wellness industries
• Understanding of SEO, backlinks, or digital media (not required, but a plus)

Responsibilities

• Monitor news, trends, and media coverage to identify timely PR opportunities and support reactive outreach
• Assist in managing media requests and coordinating expert commentary for journalists and opportunities
• Support the development and execution of outreach efforts, including media list building, pitching, and follow-ups
• Help draft press materials, pitches, and messaging that align with brand voice and campaign goals
• Contribute to campaign execution, including seasonal initiatives, data-driven stories, and brand projects
• Maintain PR trackers and assist in reporting on placements, backlinks, and overall performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PR, SEO, Editorial, and Social teams to support broader marketing initiatives
• Assist in identifying and engaging with relevant conversations across social and emerging platforms to expand brand visibility
• Support ongoing team projects and administrative tasks as needed
• Draft press releases, pitches, and tailored outreach emails

Benefits

• Results: Pillar4 has built the #1 digital media company in the sleep health and hygiene space and is profitably expanding into fitness, nutrition, and mental health verticals.
• Stability: We are privately owned, have a holding period of 'forever,' and have significant cash to invest.
• Exposure: You will have a front-row seat in growing a business. Your teammates have built and sold companies, managed hundreds of teammates, and run campaigns with Fortune 500 brands.
• Market landscape: The $4 trillion health and wellness market is a highly relatable industry that is transforming. There's no better time than now to be building a business in this space.
• Career growth: There is no cap on growth, promotions, or the opportunity to own and put your stamp on essential projects. Prove your value and you will be rewarded accordingly.
• Learning: We are a mighty team with subject matter experts in creative, branding, content strategy, SEO, paid media, and more. The opportunity to grow new skills and learn from smart people is endless.
• Impact-focused: Opportunities to take part in our quarterly initiatives with organizations like Beds for Kids and The Green Chair Project and help respond to the critical needs of our local communities.
• Fun: The team has a high bar for excellence but also a real interest in each other and making work fun.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees