Who are we?
J/PR is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, content creation, and social media. We work with some of the best hotels, resorts and lifestyle brands in the world, including Relais & Chateaux, Vail Resorts Hospitality and Hilton Luxury Brands to name a few. You can see our current client list here. Being a part of this international powerhouse agency will connect you to a roster of distinguished hotels, resorts, restaurants, real estate projects, and destinations across the globe, elevating your career (and your frequent flier status). We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We’re passionate, professional, and purpose-driven. We're dedicated to our work, the agency, our clients, and each other.
Our affiliate agency, 20Two Studio, is a PR and social agency passionate about bold storytelling for lifestyle brands in the travel, hospitality and wellness industries. We are spirited and strategic, and on our team you’ll accelerate your career by working on ROI-driven campaigns, telling compelling stories, and leading with passion. Through our work, we connect our clients with brand-building awareness and success. Being a part of this team, you’ll aid in the Studio’s commitment to its clients and staff through an honest approach, creative integrity, and a real passion for excellence. The Studio’s full client roster can be found here.
Forbes said “These Women Are Dictating Where You're Traveling,” and Inc. Magazine featured J/PR in an article titled, “How Two Millennial-ish Women Built a PR Powerhouse.” This is in addition to numerous awards like PR News Best Places to Work, New York Observer PR Power 50 for five years in a row, The PR Net 100, Forbes Five Star Agency, PR Couture Spotlight Agency of the Year, and Crain’s Best Places to Work (to name a few).
At both J/PR and 20Two Studio, we’re incredibly intentional about our company culture, and we wholeheartedly believe in a work-life blend, where you'll be empowered to continue learning and growing through travel, mentorship, training, and retreats, along with a connected company culture.
The Role
The student internship program is an in-person learning and mentorship experience at J/PR. The ideal candidate knows the PR basics but is eager to jumpstart their career & is planning ahead for their future. The student internship program provides an integrated learning & training experience that immerses students in the fast-paced PR industry through interaction with staff, clients, and media.
Students will dig into the basics and beginnings of successful Public Relations campaigns, getting exposure to strategy, research, media engagement, influencer relations, client brainstorming, community management, creative writing, and collaboration & networking with professionals. This experience requires reliability, foundational knowledge of PR/media studies through a college/university program, and a passion for the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle industries. Students may be placed on account teams with either J/PR or 20Two Studio upon receiving an offer.
If you have an interest in exploring the Social Media aspects of J/PR's work, consider applying to our Fall Social Media or Dual Internship instead.
This is an in-person internship based out of one of our primary office locations (San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; New York City, NY) and requires a 16-hour, in-person commitment each week. The internship will run from early September through mid-December 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Public Relations
- Assist in research on upcoming trends, articles & social media relating to the travel/hospitality industry & PR clients
- Assist with reporting & gathering information to develop efficient pitches
- Assist with writing press materials (for example: fact sheets, media lists, press releases, newsletters, bios/backgrounders)
- Assist in brainstorming & planning sessions/story angles & partnerships
- Assist with data input for weekly reporting/client updates
- Learn and demonstrate basic understanding of Barcelona Principles scoring with oversight from team members
- Learn and navigate Muck Rack for development of quality media lists
- Learn and navigate Cision dashboards for reporting and share-of-voice (SOV) analysis
- Other tasks or projects as assigned by manager and account team members
Professional Growth
- Learn time management tips + tricks
- Gain front-row access to PR and social strategy
- Engage with the industry leaders & award-winning company culture
- Learn to collaborate & network with teams/professional individuals
- Build portfolio & resume
- Perfect your communication skills (industry and internal emails)
Experience:
- College student with a concentration in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or similar study
- Previous intern experience is preferred but not required
Requirements:
- Must enroll in a college/university course to receive academic credit for the internship
- Upperclassman (junior or senior) standing
- Must be able to commute to one of our US offices (Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; or New York City, NY) for the duration of the internship
- Complete a week-long training program at the start of the internship
- Commit to a regular, in-office weekly schedule (16 hours/week)
- Proficiency in computer programs, including:
- Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Word, PowerPoint and Excel in a Mac OS environment
- Self-starter, ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Experience with AP writing style
- Presentation skills
Compensation:
- Student interns are compensated with school credit and a stipend upon completion of the internship ($575)
- Academic credit varies and is to be determined by the student intern's university – receiving academic credit is a requirement to be eligible for our internship
- As a part of J/PR's commitment to creating a more diverse and equitable future in PR and travel, we offer a scholarship to aspiring PR professionals from underrepresented, underserved, or economically/socially disadvantaged communities. Please visit our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship page to learn more and apply.
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What We Do
J/PR is an international luxury PR, influencer relations and social media agency specializing in hospitality, travel, destination tourism and luxury lifestyle brands, established in 2005. J/PR has consistently risen to become one of the fastest growing agencies in the travel and hospitality spaces, with a global roster of clients including renowned brands such as Relais & Châteaux, Hilton Luxury Brands, Virgin Limited Edition, multiple Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts properties, Visit Utah and Visit North Carolina in addition to a list of luxury hotels worldwide. J/PR stands apart for its creativity, poise and determination--methodically and continually growing its client base, even amidst the backdrop of a global pandemic that has deeply impacted the travel industry.
