Public Relations Intern

U-Haul • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The U-Haul External Communications team will offer a paid internship for the 2026 fall semester to a qualified Public Relations, Journalism or other Communications student. The selected candidate will work with members of the U-Haul PR and Community Relations staff to write and circulate press releases on behalf of new U-Haul neighborhood dealers. In addition to this primary task, our interns assist with media outreach; write blogs for myuhaulstory.com; and tackle additional assignments as they arise.

U-Haul PR interns typically work 20-30 hours per week with flexible schedules based on their classes. Interns may have the option to remain in their role beyond one semester if all parties agree. U-Haul, cofounded by a WWII U.S. Navy veteran and his wife, has been headquartered in Midtown Phoenix since 1967. We are the leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage with more than 23,000 truck- and trailer-sharing locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces.

Requirements

• Strong social and communication skills
• Diligent fact-checking
• Microsoft and basic computer proficiency
• An aptitude for writing, and the discipline to stay on task
• Applicants should possess the ability to complete tasks independently and efficiently
• Have excellent time management
• Go the extra mile to ensure accuracy in their work
• Applicants must be a rising or current college junior or senior, or pursuing a Master’s degree, and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AP style is helpful

Responsibilities

• Write and circulate press releases on behalf of new U-Haul neighborhood dealers
• Assist with media outreach
• Write blogs for myuhaulstory.com
• Tackle additional assignments as they arise

Benefits

• On- and off-site volunteer opportunities with U-Haul charity partners
• Collaboration with other departments
• Building teamwork skills
• Gaining operational knowledge of an industry leader that has been serving a public need since 1945.

What This Job Offers

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