Intern, Communications

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

Internships at Planet:

Planet's Summer 2026 internships are full-time, paid 12-week positions located in our San Francisco HQ Office.

Program Dates:

* June 1 - August 21

* June 22 - September 11

About the Role:

Planet is seeking a dynamic, self-starting Communications Intern to join our team for the Summer 2026 term. This is an ideal opportunity for a student or recent graduate eager to dive into the world of Earth observation technology and global storytelling.

As an intern, you won't just be watching from the sidelines; you'll be an active participant in high-stakes moments, including upcoming launches and high-visibility executive speaking opportunities. You will support the team in monitoring the media landscape, drafting content for our owned channels, and helping us maintain the operational "engine" of the communications department.

The successful candidate is organized, curious, and energized by the prospect of turning complex satellite data into compelling narratives. This role reports to the Communications Manager (US - remote).

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

* Own the daily tracking of media coverage and industry news. You'll be the first to spot a Planet mention and will take the lead on drafting our weekly communications recap.

* Serve as a core team member for upcoming rocket launches. You will help develop the press release, blog content, and social media assets.

* Support announcements and media interviews by drafting press releases, blog posts, media backgrounders and briefing docs.

* Scrub and update our master media lists, identifying new journalists and influencers who should be following the Planet story.

* Support the Media Think Tank Program (MTTP) by identifying striking Planet imagery to be used across social media and earned media pitches.

What You Bring:

* Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

* A keen eye for detail and the ability to write clear, engaging prose.

* Familiarity with social platforms and an interest in how brands use them to reach professional audiences.

* An ability to learn complex technical concepts and help translate them for a general audience.

* A "no task too small" attitude and a desire to work across different time zones and teams.

What Makes You Stand Out:

* Strong writing skills and well-versed in the media landscape

* Experience in using a suite of AI tools and nimble to apply AI skills to streamline communications efforts

* An interest in technology, aerospace, and world events

Final date to receive applications:

April 5, 2026 at 11:59p PT

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the…