The PR Intern supports our public relations and communications team across a variety of client initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to PR strategy, content development, media relations, and social media — while working alongside experienced PR professionals in a fast-paced agency environment.

A Day in the Life: PR Intern

Each day starts with checking in on what’s happening across clients and campaigns. You might begin by reviewing media relations, helping draft content, or assisting with research for an upcoming PR initiative.

Throughout the day, you’ll work closely with the PR team — sitting in on meetings, supporting social media and content planning, and learning how strategic communications decisions are made. You may help refine messaging, track deadlines, or prepare materials that support client storytelling.

There’s built-in time to learn and ask questions, whether that’s understanding how media outreach works, getting feedback on writing, or seeing how PR connects with broader marketing efforts. By the end of the summer, you’ll have a strong foundation in public relations, hands-on experience with real client work, and a clearer picture of what a career in PR looks like.

About You

You’re curious about public relations, storytelling, and how brands show up in the world. You enjoy writing, researching, and thinking about how messages land with different audiences. You’re organized, eager to learn, and excited to get hands-on experience in PR, media relations, and strategic communications.

About Us

Flynn Wright is a full-service marketing agency with offices in Des Moines, Sioux Falls, and Portland. For more than 40 years, human creativity has been at the heart of our success. We believe strong storytelling, thoughtful strategy, and meaningful relationships help brands connect — and we’re committed to developing the next generation of communications professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support PR and communications efforts for both consumer and B2B clients.
• Assist with researching, drafting, and editing PR content such as press materials, talking points, and social copy.
• Help track media coverage, compile reports, and support outreach efforts.
• Support social media content planning and execution.
• Assist with organizing timelines, deliverables, and internal communication.
• Sit in on meetings and learn how PR strategies are developed and executed.
• Help ensure projects stay organized, accurate, and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Interest in media relations, storytelling, and strategic communications.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable collaborating with different teams and asking questions.
• Eager to learn and grow in a professional agency setting.

Perks + Benefits

• Paid internship experience.
• Hands-on exposure to PR, media relations, and communications work.
• Mentorship from experienced PR professionals.
• Real client experience and portfolio-building opportunities.
• Office located in the heart of downtown Des Moines.
• Collaborative, people-first agency culture.