Public Relations Graduate Associate – Paid Internship

Method Communications

Paid graduate PR intern supporting B2B technology clients at Method Communications. Building media lists, news briefs, coverage reports and campaign materials across hybrid U.S.

Posted 8/14/2026internshipSalt Lake City • California, Massachusetts, New York, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in public relations and communications, with a focus on media relations, project management, and client engagement. Proficient in utilizing Google Suite tools and Microsoft Office for effective collaboration and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public RelationsMedia Relations StrategyProject ManagementGoogle Suite ProficiencyWritten Communication

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Hard Skills

Media Database ManagementCreative Strategy SupportCoverage ReportingCompetitor ResearchNews Scanning

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Google DriveGoogle SlidesGoogle DocsGoogle SheetsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsCommunicationsMarketingEnterprise Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work collaboratively across teams to develop ideas, strategies and work aligned with clients and campaign objectives
Support media-relations strategy and execution through briefing documents, media lists and news scans
Shadow PR team members and attend internal and client meetings
Compile media databases and assist with creative strategy
Prepare client agendas, action items, competitor research and news scans
Coordinate press-tour pitching, scheduling and logistics
Maintain coverage trackers and awards grids
Support client speaking and award opportunities
Research, build, manage and audit master media lists and briefing documents
Create coverage reports and compile media clippings
Compile daily and weekly news briefs
Monitor client news and flag relevant competitor coverage
Provide media insights and rapid-response ideas to internal teams
Learn and use social media and analytics for clients
Help with day-to-day office management, including greeting guests and answering calls
Assist with conference-room and meeting scheduling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically an undergraduate degree or relevant combination of education and experience in public relations, communications, marketing and/or related fields
Interest in pursuing a career in enterprise technology-focused public relations
Familiarity with Google Drive and Google’s suite of tools, including Slides, Docs and Sheets
Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills
Intermediate written, visual and verbal communication skills
All applicants must provide proof of U.S. work eligibility if an offer of employment is extended
The typical time in the role is six months; prior relevant experience may be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, hybrid work
Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement
Paid internship
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
Paid Wellness time off
Commuter Reimbursement if within 50 miles of an office
Employee mental health, wellbeing, education and development support
Recognition of outstanding performance