Do I need a visa to do a remote PR internship?

No. Since remote internships are completed from your own location, no visa or relocation is required.

How long are remote PR internships?

Programs typically run from 4 to 24 weeks, with start dates available year-round.

What qualifications do I need for a remote PR internship?

You don't necessarily need a PR degree or previous professional experience to apply for a remote PR internship. The right qualifications will depend on the internship placement, but relevant studies in communications, journalism, marketing or a related subject can be useful. Transferable skills such as writing, self-motivation, organization, research and clear communication can also help you succeed in a remote PR role. A reliable internet connection and a quiet space to work are also worth having in place before you start. Your placement is matched to your experience, interests and career goals.

How can I get a remote PR internship?

To get a remote PR internship, start by identifying which side of PR interests you most, whether that's media relations, digital PR, content or communications strategy, and consider how your education, skills and experience line up with it. You can then apply for an internship program and discuss your career goals, interests and placement preferences during the application process. At The Intern Group, you'll complete an online application and interview before working with the team to secure a remote PR internship that matches your profile and goals.

Remote PR Internships

Gain hands-on public relations experience with a host company anywhere in the world, without leaving home.

PR has adapted faster to remote work than almost any other industry, with pitching, media monitoring and client communication already happening through inboxes, shared drives and video calls, making it entirely possible to build genuine, agency-grade experience from wherever you're based.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, a remote PR internship can help you develop real communications skills on your own schedule and from your own home.

Example remote PR host organizations

We've previously placed remote interns with organizations across a wide range of PR, communications and media sectors worldwide. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a remote PR internship?

PR professionals have long worked across time zones, chasing journalists in different markets, coordinating with clients abroad and managing coverage that never stops for office hours. A remote internship puts you inside that same rhythm, giving you a genuine feel for how modern communications teams actually operate day to day.

From boutique agencies with fully distributed teams to in-house comms functions supporting global brands, remote-friendly PR organizations span a wide range of industries, giving you the flexibility to build experience without relocating or navigating a visa process.

Remote roles are particularly common in industries such as technology, e-commerce, media and finance, giving you the chance to build communications skills that carry across sectors and borders.

Experience PR without borders

Work from anywhere
Complete your internship from home, or wherever you happen to be, while still gaining real professional experience.

Diverse industries
Explore PR across tech, e-commerce, media, finance and more, without needing to relocate.

Global networking
Build connections with communications professionals and fellow interns from around the world, all from your laptop.

Digital-first skillset
Learn the tools and workflows that distributed PR teams use to pitch, monitor and report on coverage remotely.

Explore remote PR internships

Remote PR roles span boutique agencies, in-house communications teams and international organizations that manage some or all of their press activity online. Your internship could give you the opportunity to contribute to real media relations and communications work for a host company based anywhere in the world, all without leaving home.

Media Relations

Pitching journalists has always relied on email, and most media databases and outreach tools are built to be used from anywhere. Your internship could involve researching outlets, drafting pitches or supporting outreach to press contacts on behalf of your host organization.

You could work on: Media pitches · Journalist research · Press lists · Coverage tracking

Communications Strategy

Messaging documents, talking points and communications plans are typically built collaboratively through shared documents, making this an area of PR that translates naturally to remote work. You could contribute to materials designed to keep a client or organization's messaging consistent.

You could work on: Messaging documents · Talking points · Communications plans · Stakeholder research

Digital & Social PR

Since so much of modern PR plays out online, social listening, influencer outreach and digital press campaigns are often managed entirely through remote-friendly platforms. You could support monitoring, outreach and content designed to extend a story's reach.

You could work on: Social listening · Influencer outreach · Digital press kits · Online reputation monitoring

Copywriting

Strong writing is central to PR, and press releases, pitch emails and bios can all be drafted and refined remotely with the right brief and feedback loop. Depending on your host organization, you could write materials aimed directly at journalists and stakeholders.

You could work on: Press releases · Pitch emails · Media kits · Executive bios

Media Monitoring & Reporting

Tracking coverage has become almost entirely digital, run through monitoring tools and reporting dashboards that don't require anyone to be in a shared office. You could support monitoring, clip reports and analysis showing how a campaign performed.

You could work on: Media monitoring · Coverage reports · Sentiment analysis · Client reporting

Crisis & Issues Monitoring

Reputation and issues management relies heavily on staying alert to what's being said online, something that can be tracked and responded to from anywhere. You could support monitoring, briefing documents and research that feeds into how an organization responds.

You could work on: Issue monitoring · Briefing documents · Reputation research · Holding statement drafts

Example remote PR internship roles

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

Digital Marketing Associate
Social Media Assistant
Community Engagement Strategist
Marketing Strategy Intern
Marketing Research Intern
Community Management Intern
Brand Marketing Intern
Social Media & Art Direction Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

Explore more example PR & Marketing roles >

What can you gain from a remote PR internship?

A remote PR internship can give you more than experience to add to your CV/resume. You'll have the chance to build genuine, applicable communications skills while learning how to work effectively as part of a distributed team.

Build genuine PR experience

Add real PR experience to your CV/resume and show future employers that you've worked on real communications projects, regardless of where you were based.
Work on real PR projects

Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve media relations, digital PR, content, influencer outreach or media monitoring, depending on your placement.
Grow your global media network

Connect with communications professionals and fellow interns from around the world, all without needing to relocate.
Develop remote work skills

Learn how to communicate, collaborate and manage your own workload as part of a distributed team, a skillset increasingly valued across the communications industry.
Gain flexibility and independence

Build your experience around your own schedule and location, whether that means balancing studies, staying close to home or exploring a location of your choice.

What's included in the remote internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your remote internship, from placement and onboarding to career coaching and ongoing support throughout your experience.

Explore the full remote internship program >

Is a remote PR internship right for you?

A remote PR internship could be a great fit if you want real, practical experience without the cost or logistics of relocating.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical PR skills while working with a host company anywhere in the world, on a schedule that fits your life. It's an opportunity to build your CV/resume, expand your professional network and discover where a career in PR could take you, all from wherever you call home.

What is it like to complete a remote PR internship?

A remote PR internship gives you the chance to build professional experience while staying flexible about where and how you work. You'll join pitch meetings and check-ins over video call, collaborate through shared inboxes and media tools, and take part in real press and communications projects, all while managing your own environment and schedule.

Many participants use the flexibility to balance studies, stay close to family or even travel while they intern. You'll still connect with fellow interns and mentors along the way, building relationships and professional experience that go well beyond the internship.

FAQs

: No. Since remote internships are completed from your own location, no visa or relocation is required.
: Remote PR interns are placed with a mix of boutique agencies, in-house communications teams and international organizations that manage some or all of their press activity online, depending on your interests and experience.

Discover example host organizations >
: Programs typically run from 4 to 24 weeks, with start dates available year-round.
: You don't necessarily need a PR degree or previous professional experience to apply for a remote PR internship. The right qualifications will depend on the internship placement, but relevant studies in communications, journalism, marketing or a related subject can be useful.

Transferable skills such as writing, self-motivation, organization, research and clear communication can also help you succeed in a remote PR role. A reliable internet connection and a quiet space to work are also worth having in place before you start. Your placement is matched to your experience, interests and career goals.
: To get a remote PR internship, start by identifying which side of PR interests you most, whether that's media relations, digital PR, content or communications strategy, and consider how your education, skills and experience line up with it.

You can then apply for an internship program and discuss your career goals, interests and placement preferences during the application process. At The Intern Group, you'll complete an online application and interview before working with the team to secure a remote PR internship that matches your profile and goals.

Realize your potential with an international internship

1

Apply online

Complete our simple application form and tell us about your passions, qualifications, and experiential requirements.
2

Interview

If your interview is successful, confirm your enrollment with a tuition deposit.
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Secure your internship

Collaborate in the internship placement process & accelerate your career.

Remote PR Internships

Example remote PR host organizations

Why do a remote PR internship?

Experience PR without borders

Explore remote PR internships

Media Relations

Communications Strategy

Digital & Social PR

Copywriting

Media Monitoring & Reporting

Crisis & Issues Monitoring

Example remote PR internship roles

What can you gain from a remote PR internship?

Build genuine PR experience

Work on real PR projects

Grow your global media network

Develop remote work skills

Gain flexibility and independence

What's included in the remote internship program?

Is a remote PR internship right for you?

What is it like to complete a remote PR internship?

FAQs

Realize your potential with an international internship

Apply online

Interview

Secure your internship