Public Relations Internship

This is a paid internship that is part of Heaven Hill's Summer Internship Program (running May-August). The role is based at our Louisville Office. As part of the Heaven Hill Summer Internship Program, you will support organizational strategic goals through hands-on project work and high-impact assignments. Our program is designed to provide meaningful experience, professional development, cross-functional exposure, networking opportunities, facility tours, and intern engagement events throughout the summer.

What The Role Is The Public Relations Intern supports the Brand Public Relations team in elevating visibility, storytelling, and reputation across the Heaven Hill portfolio of brands. Reporting to a member of the Brand PR team, this role will gain exposure to PR strategy development, media relations, influencer engagement, and cross-functional brand marketing initiatives.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Assisting with drafting press materials including pitches, media lists, briefing documents, and talking points.
• Conducting media monitoring to track brand coverage, sentiment, and industry trends.
• Supporting media outreach efforts by researching journalists, publications, and relevant PR opportunities.
• Help with organizing assets for PR campaigns including product samples, imagery, messaging documents, and campaign trackers.
• Coordinating logistics for media mailers, events, sponsorships, and brand activations.
• Assisting with influencer vetting, outreach, tracking, and reporting.
• Updating internal databases, PR calendars, and project documentation.
• Participating in PR team meetings, brand status calls, and brainstorm sessions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners including Brand Marketing, Creative Services, and Corporate Communications.
• Additional responsibilities and project-based assignments as determined by the Brand PR team.

Professional Development

• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to internal teams throughout the internship.
• Deliver a final presentation to the Executive Leadership Team summarizing your project work and key learnings.
• Participate in developmental workshops, networking opportunities, and cross-functional exposure events.

Who You Are… Required Skills and Experience:

• Currently a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong written communication skills with an interest in storytelling, media, and brand-building.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply feedback in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with media, influencer platforms, and social trends is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to contribute creative ideas and solutions.

Physical Requirements While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to:

• Stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.