Public Relations Intern (Fall 2026)

Public Relations Intern (Remote & On-Site Hybrid)

Curley & Pynn does meaningful work that makes a difference in people’s lives. We support mission-driven organizations through pivotal moments – fundraising campaign milestones, leadership transitions, program launches and more – with smart, strategic communications that build trust, strengthen reputations and move missions forward. You’ll see a lot of our work in the nonprofit space and we also support select corporate clients that are driving positive change in their communities.

We’re building an agency where clients receive expert counsel, partners trust us with referrals and ambitious professionals do the most fulfilling work of their careers. Through it all, we remain grounded in our values: Value People, Give a Shit, Hustle, Win as a Team and Commit to Candor. That means we have each other’s backs, care deeply about the work, move with urgency, celebrate collective wins and speak openly and honestly.

Opportunity

Public relations interns at Curley & Pynn help bring communications strategies to life by supporting day-to-day account work across PR and marketing communications. You’ll work alongside senior team members to apply what you’re learning in the classroom through real-world experience in research, writing, media relations, event support, social media and more. We look for self-starters who can work efficiently, juggle multiple priorities and contribute to client goals from day one.

This is a paid internship ($14/hour) for 10–15 hours per week with a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday through Wednesday and remote Thursday and Friday, with a preference that you work at least one day in person. Many of our interns have gone on to join Curley & Pynn full time or launch their careers at organizations like Disney, Hasbro, Universal and Florida Power & Light, among other major brands.

Responsibilities

• Content Development
  
  
  
  • Draft news releases, pitches, blogs, newsletters and other written materials.
  
  
  • Edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy and AP Style alignment.
  
  
  
  


• Media Relations
  
  
  
  • Support pitching by tracking outreach, responses and coverage results.
  
  
  • Build and update targeted media lists.
  
  
  
  


• Research
  
  
  
  • Conduct research to support client needs.
  
  
  • Monitor relevant news coverage and share timely updates with the account team.
  
  
  
  


• Other
  
  
  
  • Support the planning and coordination of client events as needed.
  
  
  • Participate in internal team meetings and brainstorms.
  
  
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree (or being a recent graduate) in public relations, journalism or a related program.


• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style.


• Confidence to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.


• Ability to work respectfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.


• Ability to complete assignments on time while juggling multiple projects.


• Accuracy in the execution of detail-oriented tasks.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Previous internship experience (prior experience at a public relations agency is a plus).


• Understanding of the news media and what makes a story newsworthy.


• Certificate in Principles of Public Relations.


• Student membership in the Public Relations Society of America, Florida Public Relations Association or similar professional associations.


• History of community volunteering.


• Familiarity with tools for project management (Notion, Harvest), media relations (Muck Rack), marketing (MailChimp), and/or graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).