Public Relations Internship

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Job Description At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play! CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, is seeking an Intern for the Summer semester in our Marketing Department – Public Relations team .

This is a paid internship that will provide you an opportunity for professional growth and development. This program will not qualify for college credit (exceptions may apply). This exciting opportunity will be based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX and requires 40 hours a week, with work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This will be a hybrid work arrangement of mostly in-person/on-site work and some remote/WFH.

You Will Have The Opportunity To Learn

• Achieving the business goal of elevating the awareness of the brands campaigns, promotions, and overall company story.
• Working alongside the marketing team and cross-functional departments, you will work on various projects, developing and enhancing your industry knowledge, marketing and public relations interests, skill, and organizational experience.

Applicable Majors/interests

• Communications
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Marketing

General Responsibilities May Include (but Not Limited To)

• Create and maintain media lists, develop pitches and outreach to media to support brand campaigns, seasonal promotions, and national event launches.
• Manage Media Inbox and Field Marketing Specialist inquiries
• Support Internal Communication functions including writing and editing quarterly newsletters, announcements across various departments, and support Diversity & Inclusion Council Communications efforts.
• Participate in weekly status meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Assist with marketing/PR event logistics and execution.
• Support Social Media Manager with needs including content strategy and creation, community management and influencer marketing campaigns.
• Manage Chuck E. Cheese Fan Mail program and shipping process for Influencer PR boxes
• Create post-campaign PR reports in Meltwater
• Develop content for Company LinkedIn pages.
• Attend cross-departmental and cross-functional meetings.
• Create a portfolio of work completed during your time at CEC Entertainment that you can showcase to future employers.

You Should Have

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in progress
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Must be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Experience with any of the following platforms is a plus, but not required: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams), Adobe Creative Suite, Meltwater, Sprinklr, Gamma, OpenArt, Basecamp, Smart Sheets, WordPress, Google Analytics, Google My Business, Yext, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Spanish bilingual speaking is a plus

Physical Demands To perform the duties of this position, the incumbent must have the ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, and carry, lift, pull, push between 1 – 25 lbs. Incumbent must use a computer, with the repetitive movement of both hands. Incumbent must be able to work an 8-hour shift, with some overtime. Incumbent must also be available to travel to various locations by airplane or by operating a vehicle if needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #Diversity #Inclusion #Culture The Company CEC Entertainment, LLC (“CEC”), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck’s Arcade brands.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®, the brand is committed to safety through programs like Kid Check® and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the “Best in STEM” award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn't added on---“The Fun is Baked In”! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through different attractions to support physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids.

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identify, gender ex-pression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.