Public Relations Intern

Walker Sands•Seattle, WA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Walker Sands is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented person to serve as a public relations intern for a paid 12-week internship. This position is hybrid, with reporting to our Seattle office. Our PR interns are responsible for developing media lists, conceptualizing and executing pitches, coordinating media opportunities, writing press releases and other deliverables, preparing media briefing materials, conducting research, and drafting speaking and awards submissions, among other tasks. As part of our PR Internship Program, you will work across a small set of client teams that specialize in a variety of B2B industries. At the end of the internship, you will have had in-depth exposure to what it's like to work in the PR industry.

Requirements

Strong interest in the media, trends, and what constitutes a newsworthy story
Solid writing skills and an interest in consuming news
Obsession with grammar and the ability to take mediocre writing and make it stronger
Self-starter and able to think on your feet and change gears quickly
Passionate about the PR/Communication industry
A desire and eagerness to learn and grow
Candidates must be eligible for full-time employment upon completion of the program.
Students who will remain enrolled in a full-time academic program in the semester immediately following the internship (e.g., college sophomores or juniors continuing their undergraduate education) are not eligible to apply.
All PR internship candidate finalists must complete a writing test.

Nice To Haves

If typos jump off the page at you, it is a good sign.

Responsibilities

Developing media lists
Conceptualizing and executing pitches
Coordinating media opportunities
Writing press releases and other deliverables
Preparing media briefing materials
Conducting research
Drafting speaking and awards submissions

Benefits

Paid 12-week internship
Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
Growth Opportunities: Structured learning program, coaching program, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
Supportive, collaborative culture
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Mental health resources
Pet insurance
Fertility benefits
Employer-matched 401(k)
Access to financial planning services
Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days.
8 paid holidays
Half-day summer Fridays
A week off between Christmas and New Year
Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers
Policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.