Public Relations Intern
Public Relations Intern
Zapwater Communications | Los Angeles, CA
Full-Time | Hybrid | Post-Graduate | Hourly Pay
Zapwater Communications is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Relations Intern to join our Los Angeles team. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity designed for recent graduates looking to launch their careers in public relations, with a particular interest in travel, hospitality, and lifestyle.
Our interns are given meaningful, hands-on experience working alongside our PR team and supporting a variety of client accounts. You’ll gain exposure to our day-to-day operations of the agency, develop your writing and media relations skills, and receive mentorship from experienced communications professionals.
What You’ll Do
- Support the day-to-day administrative needs across multiple accounts
- Monitor, track, and compile media coverage across print, digital, broadcast and social media
- Draft media pitches, press releases, briefing documents, client / media communications, and other PR materials
- Conduct research on clients, destinations, hotels, travel trends, media outlets and relevant industry topics
- Develop and maintain media lists, keeping up to speed on relevant writers and editors for our clients
- Prepare client reports, coverage recaps, and take detailed meeting recap notes
- Assist with PR activations and events as needed
- Stay informed on current travel, hospitality, lifestyle and cultural trends to identify timely media opportunities
- Learn and utilize industry tools and platforms including Muck Rack, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Canva and other communications tools
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a recent graduate who is creative, organized, proactive, and eager to learn about the travel / hospitality industry.
Attributes we're looking for:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Is genuinely interested in travel, hospitality, tourism and international cultures
- Thinks critically and can identify the most relevant or compelling information within a larger story
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking initiative
- Is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Has strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced agency environment
- Is adaptable and willing to jump into new projects and learn new skills
- Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint/Presentation tools
- Is familiar with Canva and/or Muck Rack and eager to learn new PR platforms
- Maintains a professional, positive and collaborative attitude
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree: Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Hospitality, Travel/Tourism, Business, etc
- Even if your degree doesn't full under one of these categories, we invite you to apply if you feel that you have relevant experience or a keen interest in this industry!
- Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
- Based in Los Angeles and able to commute to our Santa Monica office 3 times per week
We will be in touch via email!
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid
Position: Public Relations Intern
Experience Level: Post-Graduate / Entry-Level