Education Public Relations Intern

Summary

Join FINN Partners Education Team as a full-time Summer 2025 intern for a 12-week program! Work alongside national and international experts in education, policy, philanthropy, and business. This paid internship offers flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid) and potential course credit. You will gain hands-on experience in public relations, supporting client engagements, writing compelling content, engaging media, and managing social media. The internship runs Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate academic calendars.

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