Education Public Relations

Summary

Join FINN Partners Education Team as a full-time intern for Fall 2025 and contribute to advancing education through impactful public relations. The 12-week program, starting late August and ending mid-December, offers flexible hours (minimum 15 hours/week) and a flexible work environment (remote or hybrid). Interns will support organizations in education, policy, philanthropy, and business, gaining experience in account management, content creation, media engagement, and social media. The paid internship is eligible for course credit and provides valuable experience in public relations, journalism, or communications. Interns will work alongside national and international experts to make a real difference in the field of education.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
• Proficient in AP style as well as writing for social media
• Strong writing and editing skills or experience writing for a variety of platforms, voices and tone
• Deep knowledge of social media tools and platforms such as LinkedIn, X or Blue Sky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook
• Keen interest in a career in public relations, journalism, public affairs, or communications and marketing
• Interest and basic knowledge of US education system (early childhood, K-12, higher education)
• Ability to maintain self-management on projects and tasks, especially in remote environments
• Self-motivated, friendly and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Support organizations at the intersection of education, policy, philanthropy and business
• Support effective client engagements: learning the ropes of account management
• Write compelling content: research and produce strong written content
• Engage the media: develop and pitch story ideas that secure coverage for our clients
• Run point on social: support social media content development, community engagement, and campaign management
• Curate media reports and analyses, including in-depth analysis on key issues related to clients
• Monitor and compile daily or weekly media clips for the team and clients
• Research key client issues and develop landscape analysis, media insights and thought leadership opportunities
• Draft written materials such as press releases and advisories, contributed articles, briefing documents, etc
• Support media relations, including the creation of media lists, pitches, and interview prep materials
• Support monthly reporting to clients across activities, KPIs and other aspects of scopes
• Account management activities such project trackers, assembling agendas and action items, and learning about budget and forecasts
• General account support, including internal and client calls as required and other tasks as assigned
• Support the creation of new business proposals, as requested

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with Meltwater, Muck Rack, Canva, and other programs

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Can be used to earn course credit for necessary undergraduate requirements
• Flexible working environment, with the option to be fully remote or hybrid within our U.S. offices