Public Relations Intern

Location Requirement: Must be based in Chicago
About Ashford Media Group & Internship Summary
Ashford Media Group is a boutique marketing agency renowned for delivering innovative strategies that drive brand growth and audience engagement. Owned and operated by Theresa Ashford, the agency provides a full range of brand development services, including Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Product Management, Digital Advertising, Event Production, and Social Media Strategy/Management. Our client roster spans leading music artists, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and emerging brands.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Public Relations Intern with a strong interest in media relations, storytelling, and the entertainment industry. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, a thorough researcher, culturally aware, and passionate about music. Interns will gain hands‑on experience supporting media outreach, drafting materials, maintaining press databases, and assisting in the execution of PR campaigns for high‑profile projects.

Core Responsibilities
Public Relations

Research press outlets, editorial calendars, and journalist contacts across music, culture, and lifestyle verticals.

Assist in updating and maintaining AMG’s press database and media contact lists.

Support in building media plans, target lists, outreach grids, and pitching strategies.

Draft and edit press releases, media alerts, talking points, prep briefs, pitch copy, and client communication materials.

Help prepare client coverage reports, including weekly or bi-weekly press recaps and single-campaign performance summaries.

Monitor industry news, trending topics, and media shifts relevant to AMG clients.

Cross-Functional Support

Collaborate with digital, content, and social teams to ensure consistency across communications.

Organize assets, maintain shared documentation, and assist in internal workflows as needed.

Participate in brainstorms and contribute ideas for campaigns, story angles, and pitch concepts.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

Strong writing, editing, and research abilities

Proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office

Strategic thinker with curiosity about media trends and cultural conversations

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments

Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn the mechanics of modern PR

Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week

Compensation

Unpaid internship

Opportunity for growth and advancement within Ashford Media Group for strong performers

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