Job Description
Job Description
Public Relations Intern - Spring/Summer 2027
We’re on a mission to do meaningful work that makes a difference in people’s lives, and we’re always interested in meeting people who want to join us on that mission.
Biplane is a public relations firm for visionary philanthropy. We help nonprofits achieve ambitious fundraising goals by building visibility, strengthening reputation, aligning stakeholders and helping more people understand the vision behind the ask. Our work creates conditions for generosity and momentum that lasts beyond a campaign.
We’re an ambitious team, working toward a goal of being recognized nationally as the top partner for campaign communications. As we grow, we want to connect with communicators at all stages of their careers, from emerging professionals to experienced strategists and senior counselors.
Opportunity
Biplane is seeking a motivated public relations intern for the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters who will support our mission and client work.
The goal of our internship program is to provide students with the opportunity to use as many public relations and marketing communications tools as possible in a real-world setting. Nothing beats on-the-job training, and we want our interns to explore and discover the practical applications of the field they’ve been studying.
The public relations intern plays a critical role on our client account teams, executing tailored public relations and marketing communications tactics. These self-starters apply our strategic approach to research, writing, media relations and monitoring, event coordination and more, working efficiently to achieve client objectives.
Responsibilities
- Writing news releases, newsletter articles, pitches, social media posts and other content.
- Conducting online and traditional research.
- Coordinating and staffing special events.
- Developing media lists, pitching and documenting press coverage.
- Brainstorming concepts and designing marketing collateral.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Seeking a degree (or being a recent graduate) in public relations, journalism or a related program.
- Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style.
- Confidence to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work respectfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to complete assignments on time while juggling multiple projects.
- Accuracy in the execution of detail-oriented tasks.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Previous internship experience (prior experience at a public relations agency is a plus).
- Understanding of the news media and what makes a story newsworthy.
- Certificate in Principles of Public Relations.
- Student membership in the Public Relations Society of America, Florida Public Relations Association or similar professional associations.
- History of community volunteering.
- Familiarity with tools for project management (Notion, Harvest), media relations (Muck Rack), marketing (MailChimp), and/or graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
Benefits of Interning at Biplane
- Compensation: Receive $15/hour, up to 20 hours per week.
- Hybrid Work Schedule: Work in the office Tuesday-Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Plus, log off on Fridays at 3 p.m.
- Schedule Flexibility: Enjoy flexibility for classes and personal appointments.
- Familial Environment: Belong to a small team that works to live vs. lives to work and creates opportunities for fun in the office.
Questions? Email Ryan Greene at ryan@teambiplane.com.