Public Relations Intern

ATTENTION: We have an opening for an unpaid, educational internship that includes extensive training and orientation on the basics and fundamentals of working in a fast-paced public relations agency environment. The typical term is three months. This internship includes a paid stipend awarded at the end of the program upon successful completion.

Important: This internship is designed for recent graduates pursuing Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field. Prior internship, campus leadership, or relevant project experience is strongly preferred. Although employment is not guaranteed, a full-time role may be considered upon completion of the internship based on company growth, business needs, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Eberly & Collard Public Relations is a national firm specializing in integrated marketing communications, branding, product positioning, thought-leadership campaigns, event planning, public/media relations, digital marketing, SEO, demand generation, social media, influencer marketing and advertising. Our main office is based in Midtown Atlanta, and our satellite office is located in New York City.

Our Atlanta office has an immediate opening for an entrepreneurial, self-starting individual to join our growing team. This internship is ideal for a strong writer and highly organized project coordinator who is eager to learn how modern digital PR and integrated marketing programs are planned, executed, and measured. Candidates may have held prior titles such as recent graduate, Public Relations Intern, Communications Intern, Marketing Intern, Account Coordinator Intern, or Social Media Intern.

We are looking for people who believe we can accomplish so much more together than apart. People who are ready to jump right in, love collaborating, and value our culture of inclusion and transparency.

The Position:

• Participate in structured instruction and job shadowing covering agency workflow, media relations, AP style, integrated marketing, digital PR, and professional communications.

• Complete supervised practice assignments using mock or historical scenarios, including media research, sample media lists, pitches, press releases, and social media content.

• Observe selected team meetings and campaign-planning discussions, subject to confidentiality requirements.

• Learn how agencies organize coverage monitoring, reporting, event planning, and content calendars through demonstrations and guided exercises.

• Receive scheduled feedback, writing critiques, mentorship, and career-development guidance from senior team members.

• Complete a portfolio project designed primarily for the intern’s educational benefit.

This internship includes a paid stipend awarded at the end of the program upon successful completion.

Skills and background required:

• Four-year degree (or equivalent coursework) in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and attention to detail; familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style is preferred.
• Professional communication skills and comfort collaborating across a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with organization, responsiveness, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Basic familiarity with social media platforms; experience with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace is required (Canva/Adobe experience is a plus).
• Professionalism and discretion when working with confidential client information.

Why Should You Apply?

• Structured integrated marketing training and mentorship.

• Guided writing and media-relations exercises.

• Exposure to integrated public relations and marketing practices.

• Paid Parking.
• Complimentary daily breakfast.
• Complimentary afternoon snacks and beverages.
• Access to an on-site wellness room.

• Great clients and creative/interesting campaigns.

• Upbeat, collaborative team environment.

• Professional development and mentorship programs offered by senior team members.