REMOTE Publicist & Public Relations Internship

Public Relations Internship — Craft the Story. Build the Brand.
Company: Sports Media, Inc.
Location: Remote | Internship Duration: 90 to 365 Days

Sports Media, Inc. is looking for a driven and articulate Public Relations Intern to join our communications and brand strategy team. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on PR experience across multiple industries—including sports, manufacturing, retail, branding, and startups—while working on high-impact campaigns that build reputation and capture media attention.

If you're passionate about storytelling, media relations, and helping brands own their narrative, this internship is your fast-track to mastering the art of influence.

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What You’ll Do

Media Relations & Outreach

• Craft press releases, pitch letters, media kits, and public statements.
• Build and manage media lists, maintain ongoing communication with journalists and media outlets.
• Secure press coverage for our brands, clients, and campaigns across local, national, and global media.

Cross-Industry PR Strategy

• Work with internal teams to position projects in sports, entertainment, retail, manufacturing, and tech startups.
• Develop custom PR angles for each client or division—identifying what makes a product, founder, or initiative newsworthy.

Brand Messaging & Crisis Comms

• Assist in creating clear, consistent brand voice documentation and messaging frameworks.
• Learn the fundamentals of brand reputation management, both proactive and reactive.

Events, Launches & Media Coordination

• Help plan and promote brand launches, press conferences, influencer campaigns, and trade shows.
• Coordinate interviews, podcasts, livestreams, and digital media appearances.

Internal & External Communications

• Collaborate with copywriting, social media, video, and design teams to unify campaign messaging.
• Assist with public-facing communications across websites, podcasts, newsletters, and social platforms.
• Ready to step into the exciting arena of sports PR and craft stories that capture the world's attention?

What You'll Learn

• Real-world experience in public relations campaigns across multiple sectors.
• How to work directly with journalists, influencers, business leaders, and executives.
• Exposure to advanced media monitoring, outreach software, and analytics.
• How to combine traditional PR with digital storytelling and social-first campaigns.
• How AI tools can support PR strategy, audience targeting, and campaign scaling.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically, manage deadlines, and pitch fresh ideas.
• Interest or coursework in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or branding.
• Available for team meetings:
• Monday at 9:00 AM MST
• Wednesday at 10:00 AM MST
• Friday at 8:00 AM MST

Benefits

• High-level exposure to PR work across five different industries.
• Coaching and mentorship from veteran media strategists and brand developers.
• Networking with reporters, business executives, influencers, and media creators.
• Build a portfolio of pitches, press coverage, launches, and brand strategies.
• Recommendation letter upon successful completion and performance review.
• Internship duration: 90 to 365 days

Apply Now and Let Your Public Relations Journey Begin!

On boarding start date ranges: 

January 1-5 Winter

April 1-5 Spring 

June 1-5 Summer 

August 1-5 Fall

October 1-5 Winter 

Apply here to start your journey: Apply Now