Public Relations Intern

The Abel Internship Program gives college juniors and seniors hands-on agency experience. You’ll work directly with account teams across research, media relations, writing, social, and event support—building relevant skills while contributing to client work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative and editorial support (media tracking, note-taking, and basic reporting).
• Help organize assets and maintain status docs, editorial calendars, and contact databases.
• Conduct research on industries, competitors, reporters, and trends to inform strategy and pitches.
• Build accurate, segmented media and influencer lists using agency resources.
• Draft first-pass copy of media pitches, press releases, advisories, social posts, and blog posts.
• Monitor for awards/speaking opportunities, editorial calendars, and trending topics.
• Assist with social media monitoring, community management, and content scheduling.
• Compile measurement reports (coverage, social reach/engagement, click-throughs, etc.)
• Support event planning and execution (press moments, panels, site activations); Provide on-site assistance for select client or Abel events.
  

What You’ll Learn

• How an integrated PR program runs—from brief to planning to measurement.
• Pitch development, media outreach, and interview coordination.
• Writing for different formats and voices (AP style fundamentals included).
• Basics of measurement and reporting (coverage quality, share of voice, social platform metrics).
• Agency operations: time management, teamwork, and professional communication.
• The art of client service—client-ready notes, clear agendas and recaps, proactive updates, expectation-setting, and dependable follow-through.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior pursuing a degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong writer with attention to detail; comfortable editing for clarity, accuracy, and AP style.
• Organized, proactive, and coachable—able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with major social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok and YouTube).
• Comfortable with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, Meet, etc.)
• Availability during typical business hours for meetings/collaboration.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a positive, team-first mindset.

The role requires 10-20 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Interns are paid hourly at a market-competitive rate. If credit-only is required by your program, we can coordinate with your school and evaluate a stipend option.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and relevant work samples to jobs@abelcommunications.com with the subject line: Abel Intern Candidate.