2026 PR Paid Internship

2026 PR Paid Internship

This is a paid part-time internship providing up to 28 hours which can begin January 1, 2026, and extend through July 1, 2026. This is a part in office (Salt Lake City, Utah) and part remote position. This role is ideal for a Junior or Senior studying marketing and communication or public relations.

Company: Thatcher+Co. combines global experience from servicing some of the world's highest-profile organizations to the most successful business start-ups. Our expertise crosses the private sector, government, non-profit and education. By offering senior attention and streamlined service without layered management bureaucracy and complex billing practices, we are nimble, maintain long-term client relationships and deliver measurable returns.

Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical PR Intern to join our dynamic communications team, focusing on research and insights that drive strategic PR campaigns. This role is perfect for someone who combines strong critical thinking abilities with a passion for data-driven storytelling and media intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct comprehensive media monitoring and competitive analysis across traditional and digital channels

· Analyze media coverage metrics, sentiment analysis, and share of voice data

· Research industry trends, journalist profiles, and media outlet preferences

· Develop insights reports that inform campaign strategy and messaging

· Track and evaluate campaign performance against KPIs

· Maintain and update media lists, coverage trackers, and campaign dashboards

· Create weekly/monthly analytics reports using Excel, Google Sheets, and PR analytics tools

· Build and manage databases of influencers, journalists, and key stakeholders

· Develop data visualizations to communicate insights to team and clients

· Support the team with real-time campaign metrics and performance tracking

Required Qualifications

· Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Data Analytics, or related field

· Previous internship or coursework in PR, marketing, or research preferred

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis functions)

· Experience with Google Sheets and data visualization tools

· Familiarity with media monitoring platforms (Talkwalker, Muckrack or similar) a plus

· Basic understanding of social media analytics tools

· Comfort working with large datasets and extracting meaningful insights

· Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to identify patterns and trends

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations

· Natural curiosity and investigative mindset

· Self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple projects

What We Offer

· Paid internship ($17/hour)

· College credit eligible

· Part-time experience (up to 28 hours per week)

· Part in-office (Salt Lake City, Utah) and part remote position

· Great creative environment with fun culture and great people

· Fully stocked kitchen (in office)

When you apply be sure to include:

· Resume

· Cover letter, with example(s) of your critical thinking skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $22.53 - $27.14 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 28 per week

Work Location: In person