PR/Communications Intern- Fall 2025

Destination Cleveland • Cleveland, OH

201d • $1,000

About The Position

Destination Cleveland is seeking a self-motivated, passionate individual to gain valuable experience in the field of PR/communications. This person should be prepared to work on a variety of projects and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of destination PR and communications.

Requirements

• Experience in communications-related internship or relevant classwork.
• Understanding of the PR process as it pertains to working with the media is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-motivated and team player attitude.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Familiar with Cleveland and the surrounding Northeast Ohio region.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Help update media fact sheets and media section of website, including Cleveland in the News and Cleveland Accolades.
• Organize and develop descriptions of new attractions, hotels, restaurants, etc. to be used in news releases and itineraries for visiting media.
• Assist with creation of news releases and out-of-market media and B2B newsletters.
• Assist with tracking media coverage, editing broadcast clips and updating media logs.
• Assist with curation and writing of content for local leisure media pitches as well as talking points for requested interviews.
• Develop media lists through research of online, print and broadcast media outlets.
• Assist with media familiarization trips and organizing travel writer itineraries as needed.
• Create and update detailed lists for internal tracking of local breweries, restaurants and other categories as needed.
• Create and update lists of diverse annual events, celebrations and commemorations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Build your portfolio.
• One-on-one mentoring.
• Exposure to a variety of professions within the hospitality industry.
• Opportunities to attend professional networking events occurring in the region.
• Work at a nationally recognized destination marketing & management organization.

What This Job Offers

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