Job Description

Who are we?

J/PR is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, content creation, and social media. We work with some of the best hotels, resorts and lifestyle brands in the world, including Relais & Chateaux, Vail Resorts Hospitality and Hilton Luxury Brands to name a few. You can see our current client list here . Being a part of this international powerhouse agency will connect you to a roster of distinguished hotels, resorts, restaurants, real estate projects, and destinations across the globe, elevating your career (and your frequent flier status). We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We’re passionate, professional, and purpose-driven. We're dedicated to our work, the agency, our clients, and each other.

Forbes said “These Women Are Dictating Where You're Traveling,” and Inc. Magazine featured J/PR in an article titled, “How Two Millennial-ish Women Built a PR Powerhouse.” This is in addition to numerous awards like PR News Best Places to Work, New York Observer PR Power 50 for five years in a row, The PR Net 100, Forbes Five Star Agency, PR Couture Spotlight Agency of the Year, and Crain’s Best Places to Work (to name a few). 

We’re incredibly intentional about our company culture, and we wholeheartedly believe in a work-life blend, where you'll be empowered to continue learning and growing through travel, mentorship, training, and retreats, along with a connected company culture. 

The Role

The student internship program is an in-person learning and mentorship experience at J/PR. The ideal candidate knows the social media marketing basics but is eager to jumpstart their career & is planning ahead for their future. The student internship program provides an integrated learning & training experience that immerses students in the fast-paced social media marketing industry through interaction with staff, clients, and media.

Students will dig into the basics and beginnings of successful Social Media campaigns, getting exposure to strategy, research, influencer relations, client brainstorming, community management, creative content production, collaboration and networking with professionals. This experience requires reliability, foundational knowledge of digital media or marketing through a college/university program, and a passion for the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle industries.

If you have an interest in exploring the media relations aspects of J/PR's work, consider applying to our Fall PR or Dual Internship instead.

This is a hybrid internship based out of one of our primary office locations (San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; New York City, NY) and requires a 16-hour, in-office commitment each week. The internship will run from early September through mid-December 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Social Media

• Assist in research on upcoming trends, articles & social media relating to the travel/hospitality industry & social media clients 
• Learn and gain a basic understanding of Tagger (Sprout Social) for influencer analysis
• Provide administrative assistance with media and influencer relations (writing, research, backgrounders)
• Assist with data input for weekly reporting/client updates
• Research and pull imagery requests and photo needs, content calendar requests, and influencer relations information
• Research models/influencers for content shoots
• Assist with the digital filing within content archives for each client
• Source UGC for mockups during the community management process
• Other tasks or projects as assigned by manager and account team members

Professional Growth

• Learn time management tips + tricks
• Gain front-row access to PR and social strategy
• Engage with the industry leaders & award-winning company culture
• Learn to collaborate & network with teams/professional individuals
• Build portfolio & resume 
• Perfect your communication skills (industry and internal emails)

Experience:

• College student with a concentration in Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Studies or similar study
• Previous intern experience is preferred but not required

Requirements:

• Must enroll in a college/university course to receive academic credit for the internship
• Upperclassman (junior or senior) standing
• Must be able to commute to one of our primary US offices (San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; or New York City, NY) for the duration of the internship
• Complete a week-long training program at the start of the internship
• Commit to a regular, in-office weekly schedule (16 hours/week)
• Proficiency in computer programs, including:
  • Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  • Word, PowerPoint and Excel in a Mac OS environment
• Self-starter, ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Experience with AP writing style
• Social media knowledge
• Presentation skills

Compensation:

• Student interns are compensated with school credit and a stipend upon completion of the internship ($575)
• Academic credit varies and is to be determined by the student intern's university – receiving academic credit is a requirement to be eligible for our internship
• As a part of J/PR's commitment to creating a more diverse and equitable future in PR and travel, we offer a scholarship to aspiring PR professionals from underrepresented, underserved, or economically/socially disadvantaged communities. Please visit our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship page to learn more and apply.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
J Public Relations (J/PR) and 20Two Studio (Studio) strongly support equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

J/PR and Studio recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. J/PR and Studio may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting, and search firms.

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