School of Communication Internship Program: Opportunities 

Updated: 7/27

GreenRoom is looking for a PR intern to join their team in Fall 2017. The intern will help execute PR strategies and meet client needs. This position prepares individuals for a future in Public Relations by providing them with professional agency experience. GreenRoom seeks those who are driven, confident, resourceful, and creative. Duties include: Consistently generate innovative media pitches to garner press coverage; communicate client products during interoffice presentations and to media; formulate PR strategies tailored to client needs; assist Senior Management in the development of client materials; ability to manage multiple accounts and projects for “cross-pitching” efforts; and other duties as assigned. Junior or Senior only. Excellent research, writing, and verbal skills. Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@grnrm.com

GreenRoom is looking for a Social Media intern to join their team in Fall 2017. This position prepares individuals for a future in Social Media by providing them with professional agency experience. GreenRoom seeks those who are driven, confident, resourceful, and creative. Duties include: Consistently generating innovative content to garner attention on various social media platforms; Effectively communicate client products during interoffice presentations and to media; Formulate social media strategies tailored to client needs;
Assist Senior Management in the development of social collateral i.e. posts, videos & photos; Manage multiple accounts and projects; and other duties as assigned. Junior or Senior only. Excellent research, writing, and verbal skills required. Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@grnrm.com

Ander & Co is looking for a fall PR intern. Intern would write press releases, PR documents and collateral; shadow senior level team’ engage in social media strategy and campaign development; monitor press coverage; and develop media lists. Previous internship experience in PR preferred. Excellent written and oral skills. Fluent in English, Spanish or Portuguese is a plus. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Vanessa Fioravante at vanessa@anderpr.com

Tinsley Advertising is looking for an Account Service Intern for Fall 2017. The Account Service Intern will provide support to the account service department. Internship will involve learning account management, media planning, strategy, client servicing, creative work plans, proofing creative, building presentations and preparing client/internal reports. Tinsley Advertising is a full-service advertising agency driven by strategic insight, powered by creative ideas, committed to quality and integrity, and dedicated to achieving our client’s objectives. Student must receive academic credit through FIU. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Ashley@tinsley.com & Karen@tinsley.com.

Cheryl Andrews Marketing Communication is looking for a Social Media Intern for Fall 2017. The intern would manage daily social media activities including audience engagement, content creation, and promotions; generate monthly measurement reports; advise on strategy/tactic adjustments; work with the social media manager to manage influencer and blogger partnerships; and other duties as assigned. Must be a terrific writer with vast knowledge of social media platforms. 3.0 GPA or higher. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to nana@cam-pr.com

Florida Grand Opera is looking for a Promotions Intern for Fall 2017. The Promotions Intern can expect to be introduced to all facets of performing arts promotions including, but not limited to: promotional activities/events, promotional brainstorming and season planning, on-site asset management, and cross-promotional research and outreach. Responsibilities include: keeping inventory of promotional materials; managing on-site promotional assets; participating in season planning; and assisting on special projects and event planning. Minimum 16 hours of availability per week between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Available on nights and weekends (during season). Must be a junior or senior. Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and resume to: internships@fgo.org and use subject line: Promotions Internship.  Review of candidates will begin immediately

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) has exciting opportunities for students interested in working in Public Relations. Public Relations interns will be involved in a number of activities within the Marketing and Communications department working closely with all members of the Public Relations team. They will gain firsthand experience promoting performances and events, interacting with members of the media and working alongside the professional staff for a major non-profit performing arts organization. Duties include: Assembling press kits and other media material; assisting in research for writing press releases; assembling press/media emails/mailings; escorting photographers; and staffing press events. Minimum 16 hours of availability per week between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Available on nights and weekends (during season). Must be a junior or senior. Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and resume to: internships@fgo.org and use subject line: Public Relations Internship.  Review of candidates will begin immediately.

The Miami Rail is looking for smart, creative individuals who are passionate about arts and culture, and thirsty to learn the ropes of 21st century arts publishing — everything from the editorial process of copy editing and fact checking, to the physical and digital production of a high caliber magazine, website, and social media presence. The Miami Rail is successful because of our “all hands on deck” style of working, besides the responsibilities listed below, you may be asked to pitched in other places as needed. We’re looking to fill three positions for the Fall and Winter season from August through December. The interns will work closely with staff throughout all stages of publication. Duties include: Establishing and enforcing publishing timelines, making sure that all content is delivered on time, in complete form; processing invoices; reviewing and fact-checking articles and content; and reviewing content for grammatical and spelling errors. Interns are awarded a modest honorarium. If you are interested, send a statement of interest and resume to administrator@miamirail.org

The Miami Rail is looking for smart, creative individuals who are passionate about arts and culture, and thirsty to learn the ropes of 21st century arts publishing — everything from the editorial process of copy editing and fact checking, to the physical and digital production of a high caliber magazine, website, and social media presence. The Miami Rail is successful because of our “all hands on deck” style of working, besides the responsibilities listed below, you may be asked to pitched in other places as needed. We’re looking to fill three positions for the Fall and Winter season from August through December. The interns will work closely with staff throughout all stages of publication. Duties include: creating social media posting calendars; implementing posting schedules; attending local events; managing e-blasts; and distributing physical copies of The Miami Rail. Must own a car. Interns are awarded a modest honorarium. If you are interested, send a statement of interest and resume to administrator@miamirail.org

Explica Media, an Emmy-award winning documentary production company, is now launching a new video project, in partnership with the Miami Herald and PBS, to tell the story of immigrant neighborhoods and the immigrant entrepreneurs who make them thrive. Explica Media is looking for students who have some experience shooting and/or and who would be willing to help them out as paid production assistants or interns. Looking for:  two or three students with experience shooting with DSLRs and/or cinema cameras to help us as production assistants or interns on a documentary videos series about immigration. This is a paid gig.Spanish language ability is a plus but not necessary; would include working with a variety of equipment, including various cameras, sliders, drones, lights, etc.
IF INTERESTED: please send your resume and/or links to sample videos you have shot or edited to Oscar Corral, ocorral@explicamedia.com, Explica Media, 305-772-8853

Tropics Entertainment is looking for interns whose responsibilities include event planning and coordination assistance, as well as assisting with our social media. Events are mostly weddings and corporate parties. Tropics Entertainment has a streamlined process for all our events once the contract is put on a coordinator’s desk. The coordinators attend the events to make sure everything goes smoothly. The company would like interns to initially shadow the coordinators onsite at the events and ultimately be able to work the events independently. The events usually fall on a Saturday, though there is the occasional Friday or Sunday event. Prefers a candidate who is looking for a full-year internship rather than a single semester internship, but both may apply. There is an opportunity to be hired or referred to one of the top planners, venues, etc. that we work with upon completion of the internship. Please send a cover letter and resume to  beverly@tropicsenterainment.com. Be sure to include an email paragraphs indicating why you are interested in the position.

IVP (International Visibility Program) by FIGO7 is a soccer marketing company specialized in youth soccer in the US, located in Doral Fl. Our goal is to increase the visibility and exposure of the US youth soccer teams and coaches to the international markets through local and national grassroots events with the soccer legend Luis Figo as image and advisor. We are looking for 3 self-starting full-time interns to join us for at least 3 months, who can tackle some of the projects and also assist the IVP by FIGO7 team. The internship is not paid.
Are you: Passionate about soccer; Bilingual (Spanish/English) with excellent English language skill; Enthusiastic and great communicator, capable of creating contagious content for our social media. Send us your resume to internships@ivpbyfigo7.com.

JWI PR is looking for a Fall 2017 intern. Internship duties include: Media research, Building media lists, Media outreach (pitching, blasting, etc.), Writing press releases, media alerts, press kit materials, newsletters, etc., Assist in day-to-day tasks (photo shoots, meetings, report writing, etc.), Clipping client media coverage (a.k.a. press clip the press breaks), Some general office duties that are relevant to learning about the business, Participate in client meetings, Participate in client media coverage opportunities, Collect and organize editorial calendars and more. Send a resume and cover letter to: Jessica Wade Pfeffer at  jessica@jwipr.com.

The Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation is looking for students interested in working with the Foundation. The Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation, Inc. helps promote the arts and cultures in South Florida by organizing fundraising events and putting together the annual Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival in the City of Coral Gables held every October! Students will get hands on experience in event management and logistics, social media and e-marketing, and will gain new insight on Latin American art and art history by working in a gallery environment which is where the Foundation’s offices are located. Please send a cover letter and resume to: gablesfestival@gmail.com.

LLORENTE & CUENCA are looking to hire a detail-oriented Public Relations and Communications Intern. Responsibilities include working closely with the Miami office team on multiple accounts, serving as a point of contact for colleagues across the agency’s network in Latin America, and assisting in managing PR and communications for corporate clients. Other responsibilities include assisting in the management of current U.S.-based client activities, content development, participation in weekly staff meetings and ongoing day to day client/team contact. Additionally, responsibilities such as drafting English and Spanish or Portuguese language content for clients and translation of said content to opposite language, as needed, is required. Applicants must be finishing their bachelor’s degree, have a year or more in the communications field, and be fluent in Spanish and English. Portuguese is a plus. Requirements include excellent written and oral communications skills, social media communication skills, language-fluency, and great interpersonal skills. This position requires 32 hours per week. To apply, please send a CV/Resume in English, 2 references, English writing samples, and Spanish writing samples to  Yndira Marin – ymarin@llorenteycuenca.com

International Visibility Program by FIGO7, a soccer marketing company specialized in youth soccer, is looking for 3 self-starting full-time interns to join us for at least 3 months. Responsibilities include tackling some projects and assisting the IVP by FIGO7 team. Applicants should be passionate about soccer, bilingual (English/Spanish), and an excellent multi-tasker. Qualifications include excellent English language skills, enthusiasm, capability to create contagious content for social media, experience with email marketing platforms and tools (Mailchimp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), and the ability to work in the Miami area. To apply, send a resume to internships@ivpbyfigo7.com

Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy is looking for a Social Media and Marketing intern. Responsibilities include growing their social media presence, video editing, and content creation. Applicants should be either a sophomore or a junior, have at least a year of experience in social media marketing, familiarity with social media outlets, and a drive and excitement got our brand and politics. Qualifications include excellent writing skills, proven social media record, a small portfolio of digital media work, experience with Photoshop, and experience with video editing. Working remotely is an option for half of the time and scheduling will be done To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Daniela Campos at dcampos@fiu.edu

JANA Public Relations is looking to for a Fashion PR intern. Responsibilities include assisting at client events and working on Excel. Applicants should be junior or senior level college students, have 3-5 days of availability to assist at events, and be available for summer events (especially during MIAMI Swim Week on July 19-24.) To apply, send Jana Glowatz, CEO, Founder and Publicist, a resume and cover letter to jana@janapublicrelations.com

Jespionne now has part-time and internship opportunities for the following departments: Investigative Journalism, News / Section Editorial Asst., Cultural Editorial Asst., Creative  / Literary & Fiction Asst., Research Assistant, Script Writing (Comics / Short Films), Social Media & Marketing (Social Media Strategy Intern), Photo Journalism, and Marketing / Social Media / Advertising. They have positions in New York and Miami. Salary commensurates with experience. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or writing samples to imagine@jespionne.com

Pazos Law Group, P.A. is looking to for a Vlogger & Social Media intern. Responsibilities include filming, editing, and posting bi-weekly vlogs to their Youtube channel; posting regularly on Instagram and Twitter; . Requirements include experience filming/editing, experience with Final Cut, experience with social media strategies/platforms, and a familiarity with social media strategies/platforms. Applicants should have a 3.0 or above and desired majors include communications, business, or social studies. This position requires 40 hours and pays $1,200 monthly. This position’s schedule is 9:00am – 6:00pm and the office is based in Weston. To learn more, call 954-449-8719.

Pazos Law Group, P.A. is looking to for a creative Digital Marketing intern. Responsibilities include content creation for social media platforms, designing/building social media campaigns, monitoring social channels, and improving usability/design/content/conversion of their website. Applicants should have a 3.0 or above and desired majors include communications, business, or social studies. This position requires 40 hours and pays $1,200 monthly. This position’s schedule is 9:00am – 6:00pm and the office is based in Weston. To learn more, call 954-449-8719.

Ketchum has various internship positions in various locations. To learn more about each position and where they are based from, click on the title you are interested in: Asia Pacific Internship, Latin American Intern, and Europe Intern.