Spring/Summer 2027 PR Intern

Curley & Pynn • Orlando, FL

1d • $15 • Hybrid

About The Position

Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management is an Orlando-based public relations agency founded in 1984. They build and manage award-winning communications programs to shape perception, align with key stakeholders, and cultivate influence for leading brands in industries driving Florida’s economic growth. Interns at Curley & Pynn collaborate with senior-level expert leaders in public relations and C-level client partners, providing plentiful learning opportunities, complex business challenges, and fulfilling assignments with potential for significant industry and community impact. The internship program aims to provide students with the opportunity to use public relations and marketing communications tools in a real-world setting through on-the-job training. The public relations intern plays a critical role on client account teams, executing tailored public relations and marketing communications tactics. Interns apply strategic approaches to research, writing, media relations, monitoring, and event coordination, working efficiently to achieve client objectives.

Requirements

• Seeking a degree (or being a recent graduate) in public relations, journalism or a related program.
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style.
• Confidence to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work respectfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to complete assignments on time while juggling multiple projects.
• Accuracy in the execution of detail-oriented tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience (prior experience at a public relations agency is a plus).
• Understanding of the news media and what makes a story newsworthy.
• Certificate in Principles of Public Relations.
• Student membership in the Public Relations Society of America, Florida Public Relations Association or similar professional associations.
• History of community volunteering.
• Familiarity with tools for project management (Notion, Harvest), media relations (Muck Rack), marketing (MailChimp), and/or graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).

Responsibilities

• Writing news releases, newsletter articles, pitches, social media posts and other content.
• Conducting online and traditional research.
• Coordinating and staffing special events.
• Developing media lists, pitching and documenting press coverage.
• Brainstorming concepts and designing marketing collateral.

Benefits

• Receive $15/hour, up to 20 hours per week.
• Work in the office Tuesday-Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
• Log off on Fridays at 3 p.m.
• Enjoy flexibility for classes and personal appointments.
• Belong to a small team that works to live vs. lives to work and creates opportunities for fun in the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree