Public Relations Intern

Job Description

About Company

Walker Sands is an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They strongly encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non-binary people), veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities. Their team culture is described as supportive and collaborative, valuing hard work to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

The company emphasizes pay transparency and offers a comprehensive total rewards package for its full-time employees, which gives an insight into their overall employee values. These benefits include robust health coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits), employer-matched 401(k) and financial planning services, flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year. They also offer a milestone sabbatical after five years (two weeks + $2,000 gift) and extensive family support, such as generous paid leave for new parents/caregivers and policies for pregnancy loss and adoption challenges. While not all these benefits apply directly to the internship, they reflect the company’s commitment to employee well-being and growth.

Job Description: Public Relations Intern

Walker Sands is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented individual for a paid, 12-week Public Relations Internship.

Role Title: Public Relations Intern

Location: Hybrid, reporting to the Seattle office.

Duration & Schedule: This is a 12-week paid internship, working 40 hours per week, beginning on September 8, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:
• Developing media lists.
• Conceptualizing and executing pitches.
• Writing press releases.
• Coordinating contributed articles.

Desired Skills & Qualities:
• A strong interest in the media, current trends, and what constitutes a newsworthy story.
• Solid writing foundation.
• Interest in conducting web research.
• An obsession with grammar and the ability to significantly improve mediocre writing.
• A keen eye for typos (they should “jump off the page”).
• Self-starter mentality.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Passion for the PR/Communication industry.
• A desire and eagerness to learn and grow.

Work Environment:
As part of the PR Internship Program, the intern will work on a small team, focusing on clients specializing in the B2B (business-to-business) and technology sectors. The program promises in-depth exposure to the PR industry.

Eligibility & Requirements:
• Candidates must be eligible for full-time employment upon completion of the program.
• Students who will remain enrolled in a full-time academic program in the semester immediately following the internship (e.g., college sophomores or juniors continuing their undergraduate education) are not eligible to apply.
• All PR internship candidate finalists must complete a writing test.
• Full-time employment at Walker Sands is not guaranteed but may be extended based on individual performance and agency role availability.

Compensation & Benefits (Internship Specific):
• Hourly Pay Rate: $20.76 / hour
• Hybrid Work: A mix of in-office and remote work, with tools provided for team connectivity.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to a structured learning program, a coaching program, and various learning events designed for professional development.
• Culture: Interns will experience the agency’s supportive and collaborative culture, focused on achieving the best client outcomes.

Application Notes:
Applicants are encouraged to include their preferred pronouns (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs) in their application. Reasonable accommodation will be provided at any point in the application or interview process upon request.