Public Relations Intern

UPS

Public Relations Intern supporting The UPS Store, a retail shipping, postal, printing, and business-services franchisor. Creating franchisee and customer content while researching PR trends and supporting community relations.

Posted 8/12/2026internshipRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $13 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong capabilities in public relations, content creation, and communication, with a focus on engaging diverse audiences and supporting community initiatives. Proficient in analyzing data to inform marketing strategies and enhance franchisee support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Relations KnowledgeStrong Oral And Written Communication SkillsContent Creation And Editorial WritingOrganizational And Prioritization SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Content WritingPublic Relations TacticsData AnalysisResearch SkillsEditorial Content Preparation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingProfessional CommunicationProject ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Corporate Social ResponsibilityFranchisee SupportMedia PitchesPress ReleasesCommunity Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with planning, writing, and publishing content for franchisee and external customer audiences
Correspond with the franchise network on public relations and community relations questions
Educate franchisees about public relations support tools and content
Write franchisee and customer stories, conduct interviews, and prepare editorial content for external release
Research public relations tactics and competitor trends
Provide updated content for the company website
Support Community Relations work involving Corporate Social Responsibility charities
Assist with special projects
Analyze key data and interpret findings for Marketing campaigns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National, lawful permanent resident, or authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer
Employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions
Must be a rising college junior or senior, or recent graduate within the last 12 months
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of public relations, including press releases, bylines, media pitches, and public speaking
Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to communicate professionally with diverse internal, external, and franchisee audiences
Experience using Microsoft Office preferred
Ability to synthesize information, think critically, ask questions, and provide creative ideas and feedback
Interest in supporting charitable causes

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) retirement program
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Personal time
Remote work from home or another approved location