Public Relations Fellowship - Beauty & Lifestyle (Spring 2026 Cohort)

First and Last PR

Part-time / Internship

Jersey City, NJ, US

About the job

THE COMPANY

First and Last PR is an award-winning beauty and lifestyle public relations agency dedicated to crafting innovative campaigns and strategic communications for leading global brands. Our approach combines creativity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the evolving beauty and wellness landscape to deliver measurable results. As a boutique agency, we pride ourselves on a culture that values mentorship, learning, and growth nurturing the next generation of PR professionals through hands-on experience and real-world training opportunities like the First and Last PR University Fellowship Program.

OVERVIEW

First and Last PR University Spring 2026 Cohort is a 12-week learning fellowship designed to train students in real-world PR and marketing skills while offering hands-on experience with beauty and lifestyle brands. This immersive program blends classroom-style learning with active agency participation, mentorship, and tangible portfolio-building deliverables. Interns will gain exposure to media relations, influencer marketing, event planning, and agency operations all while gaining real life experience.

This is a part-time, unpaid fellowship designed for college students passionate about PR, marketing, and the beauty industry, seeking real-world experience while earning academic credit required for graduation.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Program Duration: 12 Weeks (Spring 2026 Semester)

Location: Downtown Jersey City

Compensation: Paid Stipend

Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and eligible for course credit

KEY LEARNING MODULES

  • Media Relations 101: Building media lists & crafting pitches
  • Influencer & Partnerships: Outreach, tracking, and ROI
  • Event Planning for Beauty PR: Editor events, showroom prep, activations
  • Social Media Strategy: Brand voice, content calendars, and alignment with PR goals
  • Client Service & Agency Operations: Agendas, reporting, and internal collaboration
  • The Business of PR: Business development and running an agency

Requirements

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Currently enrolled in a PR, Communications, Marketing, or related college program
  • Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
  • Passion for beauty, lifestyle, and media storytelling
  • Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Apple products
  • Experience with Canva, Photoshop, or similar creative tools a plus
  • Positive, self-starting attitude with strong attention to detail

Benefits

PERKS & BENEFITS

  • Mentorship from senior PR professionals
  • Real client exposure and tangible portfolio pieces
  • Certificate of Completion: First and Last PR University – Beauty & Lifestyle PR Training Program
  • Networking opportunities within the beauty and lifestyle PR industry