Public Relations/Publicity Internship

Public Relations/Publicity Intern Full-time, temporary (Summer 2026) Concordia Publishing House (CPH), the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is seeking a Public Relations/Publicity intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will be responsible for creating compelling, customer-focused content for public relations and publicity campaigns, social media, influencer research, and other assignments to support the promotion of CPH and its products and services. The candidate should understand the needs of the church and be able to create content that meets LCMS doctrinal standards.

Specific Duties Include

• Working collaboratively with Marketing, Design, and Editorial to gather information and generate ideas
• Drafting press releases and other written content to support authors, products, and corporate campaigns
• Researching and creating target media/influencer lists
• Identifying and pitching relevant media and influencer opportunities
• Creating multimedia content for CPH social media channels
• Assisting with the production and promotion of the CPH Podcast
• Assisting with the coordination and execution of corporate and/or author events utilizing a high level of professionalism
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines and meeting or exceeding internal productivity, editing, and scheduling timelines

Qualifications

• Coursework or major in marketing, communications, English, or journalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop
• Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
• Strong editing and proofreading skills-- strives to achieve 100% 'right the first time'
• A self-starter with strong organizational skills to plan work schedules and manage multiple projects
• A curious learner and strategic thinker
• Ability to accept and provide constructive feedback, and the ability to incorporate outside opinions into assignments
• Completion of junior year with full-time undergraduate status
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Active involvement in campus life
• Active membership in an LCMS congregation

Internship Details

• Duration: May 26 – July 24, 2026, with an optional one week of unpaid vacation.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Compensation: Interns will be paid at a rate of $16.00 per hour.
• Out-of-Town Interns: Students from outside the St. Louis area will receive a housing allowance of $125.00 per week. Interns are responsible for securing housing

Application & Selection Process

• Application

• Step 1: Submit an online application at cph.org
• Step 2: Upload your resume with the application
• Step 3: Have one or more professors email letters of recommendation to cphresume@cph.org

• Selection

• Deadline to Apply: December 19, 2025
• Zoom Interviews: January 5–16, 2026
• Notification: Selected interns will be notified by January 21, 2026

Academic Credit Students may earn three hours of pass/fail credit upon successful completion of the internship, subject to their university's approval. Please consult your academic advisor for eligibility.

Who We Are CPH is mission-focused, customer-driven, and exists to provide Christian resources that meet the needs of its customers today and in the future. CPH has been certified as a Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute and is a winner of the Missouri Quality Award and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. CPH offers competitive pay and a friendly, team-oriented work environment. Our management culture solicits and recognizes employees for their ideas on opportunities to continually improve the company and our service to customers. We are looking for the best candidates to share in our vision.