Chicago Summer Internship Program - 2026

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Chicago, IL
In-Office
22-22 Hourly
Internship
Professional Services
The Role
This internship involves collaboration with teams, media relations, content creation, and research support for PR projects. It also includes mentorship and skill enhancement.
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Golin has been on a winning streak of recognition: PRWeek’s Best Place to Work, Provoke Media’s Global Agency of the Year, PRWeek’s Large Agency of the year and winning two Grand Prix at Cannes in 2024 and 2025.


Are you fascinated by the way culture moves? Are you ready to influence the headlines, create the news of tomorrow, and show the world what’s next?


We’re growing our network of talented individuals – share your background with us and explore our exciting Internship Program!


About The Experience:

  • 3-Month Internship: June – September 2026
  • Fully Paid Opportunity:  $22/hr 
  • Hybrid Role: Experience a blend of remote and in-office work, with 3 days onsite in our Chicago office.
  • Agency Immersion: Dive into real-world projects with Golin, Golin Healthcare, DeVries, Virgo Health, or Brooklyn Brothers.
  • Skill-Enhancement Program: Boost your PR skills with targeted training and real-world projects.
  • Personalized Mentorship: Enjoy 1:1 guidance from industry leaders.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry experts and expand your professional network.
  • Early Careers Community: Connect with peers through interactive and growth-oriented activities

 

About The Role:

  • Collaboration & Coordination: Work with diverse teams to craft solutions and ensure seamless communication.
  • Media & Influencer Relations: Build media connections and manage influencer partnerships.
  • Reporting & Oversight: Collaborate on digital reports, streamline operations, and prepare client documents.
  • Monitoring & Content Creation: Track news, develop engaging content, and analyze trends.
  • Research: Conduct research to support PR efforts.

 

About You:

  • Academic Standing: Recent college graduate with a BA from an accredited college or university and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
  • Field of Degree: Public Relations, Advertising, Communications, Liberal Arts, Marketing, Journalism, Business, Fashion Media, Health Communications, Biology or related fields.
  • Shared Values: Passion for community empowerment and a dedication to lifelong learning.
  • Insightful and Proactive: You excel at uncovering insights and turning creative ideas into reality through your proactive approach.
  • Internet Savvy: You're a digital native, fluent in social media trends and the depths of YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit.

 

**Your Turn: Please answer the following questions.**

  1. Tell us your story! What ignited your journey into the world of PR? What aspects of this internship most interest you?
  2. Share your insights on how PR weaves into the fabric of a company's marketing strategy.

**NOTE:  You must follow the below instructions, for your application to be considered.**

    • Combine your resume and responses to the application questions listed under the "Your Turn" section into a SINGLE PDF document. Each answer should be no more than 200 words. 
    • Please save your document as: “Last Name, First Name.pdf”. 

Please note: This is a hybrid role located in Chicago, IL. You will have an opportunity to collaborate in-person three days a week at our Chicago office while maintaining flexibility for remote work.  


Hourly rate: $22/hr


Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.  

Any request to schedule an interview and any legitimate offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Golin. We will never require an applicant to provide sensitive personally identifiable information in order to conduct an interview.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  


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The Company
New York, NY
205 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

IPG DXTRA companies bring together unique combinations of in-demand skills and expertise for clients, including experiential, public relations, sponsorships, innovation, brand, influencer, digital, social and analytics in categories as diverse as sports, healthcare, entertainment, CPG, luxury, tech and financial services. brand collective for organizations looking for different ways to succeed in complex environments where growth depends on uniquely configured solutions inspired by truly diverse teams.

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