Integrated Communications Intern

SUMMARY

We are looking for a curious, motivated Integrated Communications Intern to join our Columbus, OH team part‑time, working 20‑24 hours per week. This paid internship ($18/hour) offers hands‑on exposure to the intersection of paid, earned, owned, and shared media channels while supporting the company's existing client relationships. This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in‑office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH.

• Conduct new business and client/competitor research and analysis.
• Develop media lists, influencer lists, editorial calendars, and media results reports.
• Participate in internal team and client meetings.
• Write news releases, website copy, fact sheets, collateral copy, social media content, and other materials; support development of integrated campaign materials, including case studies.
• Conduct social media and brand research, as well as audits.
• Interact with local, trade, and national media, as well as influencers, when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Currently pursuing a full‑time undergraduate degree, with junior or senior class standing preferred; preference given to public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, and journalism majors, but all majors will be considered.
• Prior internship experience in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• A proven understanding of marketing and communications, social media, digital and traditional media.
• Excellent communication skills; proficiency using AP Style is preferred.
• Solid critical thinking skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings within an in‑person and/or hybrid setting.
• Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading.
• A positive attitude and drive.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

• Exposure to a broad agency setting spanning communications, marketing, strategic planning, media, creative, and digital disciplines.
• Experience across a range of industries, including consumer, non‑profit, B2B, education, healthcare, retail, technology, and economic development/tourism accounts.
• Ability to tailor the internship program to individual needs.
• Opportunity to develop proficiency with leading‑edge research tools, including Muck Rack and Critical Mention.
• Opportunity to write creative, digital, and media briefs, and blog posts.
• One‑on‑one mentoring with designated team members.
• Exposure to a variety of focus areas, including account management, media relations, internal communications, strategic research, branding, brand planning, crisis communications, social media, influencer marketing, digital marketing, media planning and buying, paid search, and more.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.