Public Relations and Media Intern
Otter Public Relations
internship
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Location Type: Office
Location: St. Petersburg • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Entry Level
About the role
- Draft and edit press releases, media pitches, and client communications.
- Research journalists, publications, and media outlets relevant to client industries.
- Monitor media coverage and compile daily and weekly client reports.
- Conduct news and trend research to identify new story opportunities.
- Respond to journalist requests and support media outreach efforts.
- Maintain and update media databases.
- Collaborate with publicists and account strategists to support client campaigns.
- Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions and campaign development.
- Support day-to-day PR operations with administrative and client-related tasks.
Requirements
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Interest in media, journalism, or public relations.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Google Workspace or project management tools (like Asana) is a plus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
writingeditingmedia researchreport compilationtrend researchmedia outreachdatabase maintenancecampaign developmentadministrative supportproject management
Soft skills
communicationdetail-orientedorganizedeager to learnproject managementcollaborativeability to meet deadlinesadaptabilitycreativityinterpersonal skills