Public Relations Internship
Applications are currently closed.
Stanton Communications, Inc., an award-winning public relations firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks an intern to join its team. The intern will work closely with Stanton leadership and account teams to support fundamental work on client campaigns, as well as to complete a committed solo project over the course of the program.
Responsibilities will include: building and updating media lists and databases, monitoring media coverage and developing weekly reports, brainstorming pitch angles and crafting sample pitches, conducting and compiling research, drafting social media content and assisting with firm promotional and business development efforts. In addition, there will be a heavy emphasis placed on professional development, and over the course of the program, interns will have opportunities to engage peers, managers and company leadership for perspectives and insights on building a public relations career.
Candidates must have an interest in the public relations field; strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; a strong work ethic; and the ability to quickly adapt to new assignments and deadlines. Working on or recently completed a degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing is preferred. Prior agency experience is a plus.
Candidates also must be able to commit to 20-25 hours a week for the duration of a 12-week program, aligned to the summer university semester. Interns will be compensated at a wage of $18/hour. Stanton’s work environment is hybrid, and candidates must be able to commit to working on-site at our DC office at least once a week throughout the program.
When submissions re-open, candidates may email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:
Emily Wenstrom, Senior Vice President
careers [at] stantoncomm [dot] com
About Stanton Communications, Inc.
Stanton is an independent public relations and public affairs firm based in the US and providing global service capability. The firm is fully independent and dedicated to helping clients inform, influence and inspire. We draw upon a portfolio of more than 30 years of experience supporting some of the most successful and important corporations, industry associations and non-profit organizations in their sectors. We are widely recognized as a team of professionals exceptionally skilled in the disciplines our clients require.
We are recognized with our industry’s highest honors for work ranging from global campaigns, thought leadership and media relations, to policy communication, crisis planning and mitigation, large-scale special events and digital engagement. These recognitions have included the PR News Elite 100, PRSA Silver Anvils, Gold Quill Awards of Excellence, and many more. We have also been recognized as a Best Place to Work by PR News, Washington Business Journal, and The Holmes Report.
