PR/Communications Intern- Fall 2026

Destination Cleveland•Cleveland, OH

4d•Onsite

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; media list development 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.