Consumer PR Intern
A leading global integrated marketing and communications agency recognised for its expertise across consumer, lifestyle, travel, tourism, corporate, health, technology, and entertainment sectors. Founded in New York, the agency has grown into one of the world’s largest independent communications firms, with more than 1,300 professionals and offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Well known for its award-winning Consumer & Lifestyle division, representing globally recognised brands across fashion, beauty, food & beverage, retail, consumer technology, wellness, hospitality, and lifestyle industries. FINN Partners combines strategic communications, influencer engagement, media relations, social storytelling, experiential campaigns, and integrated brand communications to deliver impactful campaigns worldwide.
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Internship Role Overview
Role: Consumer PR Intern
Media Relations & Press Office Support
• Assist with media outreach and journalist relations across consumer, lifestyle, fashion, and trade publications
• Monitor industry news, consumer trends, competitor activity, and cultural moments relevant to client campaigns
• Maintain media databases, coverage reports, and press materials
Influencer & Campaign Support
• Support influencer and creator partnership outreach and coordination
• Assist with integrated communications campaigns across lifestyle, fashion, beauty, retail, wellness, hospitality, and entertainment brands
• Conduct research on consumer audiences, market trends, and emerging digital platforms
Content & Communications
• Draft press releases, media alerts, pitches, briefing documents, and campaign materials
• Assist with social media content, reporting, and campaign tracking
• Support account teams with client communications and presentations
Events & Brand Activations
• Help coordinate PR events, launches, media activations, and experiential campaigns
• Assist with logistics, scheduling, and on-the-day event support
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What You Will Bring
• A strong interest in public relations, communications, and consumer brands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, creative, and detail-oriented mindset
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced agency environment
• Interest in media, lifestyle culture, branding, and storytelling
• Familiarity with social media platforms, influencer culture, and digital communication trends
• Currently studying or recently graduated in Marketing, Communications, PR, Media, Journalism, or a related field
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What You Will Gain
• Experience working with internationally recognised consumer and lifestyle brands
• Exposure to integrated global PR and brand communication campaigns
• Mentorship from experienced communications and creative professionals
• Opportunities to develop media relations, storytelling, and campaign strategy skills
• Insight into influencer marketing, consumer communications, and brand positioning
• Networking opportunities within the global communications and consumer brand industry
FINN Partners
An integrated global marketing and communications agency providing public relations, digital marketing, brand strategy, corporate communications and reputation management services. The organisation works with clients across sectors including technology, health, financial services, consumer brands, education, sustainability and travel, helping them shape narratives, manage stakeholder engagement and deliver data-driven campaigns across international markets. It operates through a network of specialist teams and global offices, combining creative storytelling with analytics, media relations and digital strategy to influence public perception and drive measurable business outcomes.
This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $8,399. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page