Job Description

Student Internship Program

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.

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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