Public Relations Intern

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing can shape your view of the world like travel. So, every day, we share our clients’ stories from our perspective to inspire people to see the world differently. Our personalized service, strategy and creativity connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places to change their view for the better. At MMGY we inspire people to go places.

We’re looking for curious, motivated college juniors, seniors, or recent grads eager to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic world of travel, tourism, and hospitality marketing. Join us this summer in our Chicago office as a Wagstaff Public Relations Intern for our Summer Internship Program!

At MMGY Wagstaff, you will get the chance to work with a mix of destination, culinary and hotel clients. This is an exciting opportunity, and you will get the chance to work for a client's biggest night of the year that is often referred to as "the Oscars of the food world."

More about our internship. You will learn and be responsible for:* Media list building

• Pitch writing
• Outreach
• Monitoring/tracking/reporting
• Drafting client emails
• Research
• Assisting with meeting agendas and recaps, monthly client activity reports

What we are looking for in an intern* Proactivity

• Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for PR and the industry
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability
• Fast learner
• Creativity
• Dialed into news and pop culture
• Bonus points: experience visiting parts of Illinois outside of Chicago

Program Details: As an Intern at MMGY Global, you will receive hands-on work experience and get to work directly with our clients. You will be assigned a supervisor to foster your professional development and guide you throughout the program. MMGY Global’s internships will run from June 8, 2026, through August 6, 2026. You will work Monday - Thursday in the office, up to 32 hours per week. This is a paid internship at $16 per hour.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who Are We? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.