Public Relations Internship | Fall 2026

Brilliant•New York, NY

8d•Remote

About The Position

Brilliant Agency, a respected and rapidly growing agency focused on family-oriented brands, is seeking a REMOTE Public Relations Intern for Fall 2026 (September - December). This internship offers a unique opportunity to be truly integrated into a team, understand agency operations, and learn the fundamentals of a strong career in PR. The role requires interns to meet deadlines, respond promptly, and be proactive in communication. Brilliant Agency is a fully remote company in its second decade, specializing in consumer lifestyle brands for families, including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, and food/beverages. The agency fosters a fun and collaborative culture with virtual team activities.

Requirements

Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior.
Previous office internship experience required in the marketing space.
3.0 GPA or above.
Commit at least 15 hours a week during normal office hours (8 AM - 5 PM in your time zone).
Excellent writing skills.
Social media savvy.
Strong organizational abilities.
Professional demeanor and a drive to succeed.
Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions.
Resourceful attitude and keen attention to detail.
Verify eligibility to receive College Credits for an Internship with your College or University Career Center prior to applying.

Nice To Haves

Excited about the prospect of not knowing what tomorrow will bring.
Enjoys crossing things off your to-do list.
Resourceful, committed, and deliberate.
Reads media, scrolls TikTok, and enjoys spotting trends.
Shares in brainstorms and isn’t afraid to come up with and try new ideas.
Excited about building a strong career foundation to build from post graduation.
Appreciates the art of public relations and all of the (sometimes crazy!) moving parts.

Responsibilities

Learn how to identify media/influencer targets and assist in building lists.
Monitor and report media, influencer, and social coverage on behalf of clients and create monthly clippings reports.
Contribute creative ideas to team brainstorms for client campaigns, activations, and events.
Draft press materials and research material to improve writing skills.
Maintain and update critical databases, resources, reporting, and sampling.
Perform data entry and varied research for projects such as award submissions, event recommendations, and planning events.
Support the management of influencer campaigns on behalf of clients.
Identify relevant influencers for promotion of clients’ products and services.
Draft initial outreach emails to potential influencers to pitch collaboration ideas and negotiate terms.
Provide general support to the account team as needed.
Utilize technology platforms such as Google Drive, AirTable, Google, TikTok, Instagram, Seamless, LinkedIn, and more for research, media and influencer relations, social media, and content creation.