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Summer Internship -Education Public Relations

Job Summary

This internship position at FINN Partners Education Team focuses on supporting education, policy, philanthropy, and business-related organizations through media relations, content creation, and social media engagement. Interns will assist with media monitoring, research, drafting materials, and account support activities, gaining exposure to client management and campaign development. Candidates should have strong writing, editing, and research skills, as well as familiarity with social media platforms and basic knowledge of the US education system. The role offers flexible hours, potential remote work, and paid opportunities for undergraduate students interested in public relations, journalism, or communications.

Required Skills

Communication Skills
Account Management
Content Writing
Social Media Management
Public Relations
Media Relations
Research & Analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Media Monitoring
Writing & Editing
Proficiency in Google Workspace

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule
Paid Internship
Remote or Hybrid Work Environment
Potential Course Credit

Job Description

FINN Partners Education Public Relations Intern Job Description

Education truly is the greatest tool for societal change. Education can break down barriers to economic mobility, combat racism, antisemitism, and prejudice, inspire innovation and industry, and move our collective society into new eras of unprecedented advancement. This change starts with high-quality early childhood experiences, advances with immersive K-12 experiences, and evolves further with alignment between postsecondary pathways and the workforce.

If working alongside national and international experts, policymakers, advocates and nonprofits, and major philanthropic funders to advance education in society is exciting to you, then an internship with FINN Partners Education Team is for you.

We are looking for full-time internship candidates for the Fall 2025. Fall interns participate in a 12-week program starting late August through mid-December. Start and end dates will be determined on a case-by-case basis to accommodate academic calendars. Interns are expected to work at minimum of 15 hours per week Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The hours will be flexible to accommodate course schedules. FINN Partners provides a flexible working environment, with the option to be fully remote or hybrid within our U.S. offices.

Internships are paid and can be used to earn course credit for necessary undergraduate requirements.

Education PR Interns will:

· Support organizations at the intersection of education, policy, philanthropy and business

· Support effective client engagements: learning the ropes of account management

· Write compelling content: research and produce strong written content

· Engage the media: develop and pitch story ideas that secure coverage for our clients

· Run point on social: support social media content development, community engagement, and campaign management

· Curate media reports and analyses, including in-depth analysis on key issues related to clients

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Monitor and compile daily or weekly media clips for the team and clients

· Research key client issues and develop landscape analysis, media insights and thought leadership opportunities

· Draft written materials such as press releases and advisories, contributed articles, briefing documents, etc.

· Support media relations, including the creation of media lists, pitches, and interview prep materials

· Support monthly reporting to clients across activities, KPIs and other aspects of scopes

· Account management activities such project trackers, assembling agendas and action items, and learning about budget and forecasts

· General account support, including internal and client calls as required and other tasks as assigned

· Support the creation of new business proposals, as requested

Role Specific Skills/Attributes:

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs, Sheets, Slides. Prior experience with Meltwater, Muck Rack, Canva, and other programs a plus

· Proficient in AP style as well as writing for social media

· Strong writing and editing skills or experience writing for a variety of platforms, voices and tone

· Deep knowledge of social media tools and platforms such as LinkedIn, X or Blue Sky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

· Keen interest in a career in public relations, journalism, public affairs, or communications and marketing

· Interest and basic knowledge of US education system (early childhood, K-12, higher education)

· Ability to maintain self-management on projects and tasks, especially in remote environments

· Self-motivated, friendly and eager to learn

Interested in this job?

Application deadline: September 16th, 2025

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Date PostedJune 18th, 2025
Job TypeFull Time
LocationRemote - Washington
SalaryCompetitive rates
Application DeadlineSeptember 16th, 2025
Exciting remote opportunity (requires residency in United States) for a Summer Internship -Education Public Relations at FINN Partners. Offering competitive salary (full time). Explore more remote jobs on FlexHired!

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