PR Intern

PR Intern

College students and recent graduates looking to gain real-world public relations experience are encouraged to apply to become a PR intern with B2 Communications. This fully virtual PR intern program offers many opportunities to learn about public relations and gain real-world experience. As a boutique B2B PR agency, B2's PR interns benefit from working closely with our team on client projects, tour the Bay News 9 studio and learn insider tips on how to pitch a TV newsroom.

Public Relations Internship Opportunity

B2 Communications moves quickly and efficiently. Its PR interns are expected to complete high-quality work, juggle multiple tasks, follow through on projects, communicate with our team and meet deadlines.

Description of Common Internship Tasks:

• Account support (10%) Attend client meetings
• Media relations (10%) Use MuckRack to research media outlets and contacts Update media lists Draft news releases and media alerts
• Content development (20%) Draft social media posts Create blog posts, newsletter stories and other types of content
• Research & reporting (60%) Curate clients' media placements Develop share-of-voice and sentiment reports Compile reports using Muck Rack Complete other research projects Track digital (i.e. website, social media) performance
• Other tasks as assigned

Core Competencies:

• Proactive, organized and motivated student who aspires to become a PR pro.
• Accurate writer with strong grammatical skill and command of journalistic and AP style.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and constant learning.
• Voracious news consumer.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Able to successfully work in a fully remote environment
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Junior or senior, or a recent graduate, seeking a degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field
• Completed some public relations or journalism classes
• Proficiency with key computer applications including Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Google for Business, Dropbox, Slack, Zoom, cloud-based software (Dropbox and Drive) and design tools (Canva)
• Understanding of WordPress (or similar content management system), MuckRack (or similar media research database and media monitoring systems), MailChimp (or similar email marketing platform), Loomly (or other social media management/scheduling tools), and AirTable (or similar project management tools) a plus
• Involvement with PRSSA, PRSA, Hispanic PR Association, National Association of Black Journalists, or other professional group preferred

Time Commitment:

• Available for a minimum of 16 hours per week
• Ideally, the candidate would be available 3 days per week for 20-24 hours

Compensation:

$16 per hour Internship program can apply toward credit, if university or college allows

Career Development:

• Work closely with B2's staff, receiving regular coaching, guidance and assistance.
• Ability to attend PRSA, FPRA, AMA, NABJ and other industry events to further your career development and develop a professional network
• Participate in regular B2U learning sessions
• Earn certifications for Google Analytics and MuckRack's Fundamentals of Media Relations, Fundamentals of Media Measurement, and Fundamentals of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

How to Apply:

The application period for the Fall 2026 semester is now open! Please submit your application on this page, providing your resume and 3 writing samples. Emailed resumes will not be considered.