Public Relations Internship (Remote)

"At Belle I found a community of supportive and encouraging colleagues and friends. My internship was very hands-on and fast-paced which allowed me to gain the experience and confidence I needed to successfully begin a career in the industry. I felt comfortable asking for opportunities to try something new - and even when I didn’t ask - they were given to me. I am grateful to the team for truly caring about my professional development and helping me grow into the strategic, creative and inspired associate I am today." 

To Apply:

Visit https://bellecommunication.com/join-our-team/

Click Learn More and Apply to submit your resume, cover letter, writing samples and pitches.

Classification: Internship (temporary employee)

Compensation: Paid

Schedule: Part-time for a minimum of 15 hours per week

Approximate Duration: 

• Mid January 2026 through mid July 2026, with potential for extension

Location: This is a remote internship opportunity and does not require the candidate to work in Columbus, Ohio. If the candidate is in Columbus, some local travel + in-person work may occur.

Description:

If you are a current college or university student looking for an agency experience that will equip you with the foundational skills you need for a thriving career in the fields of public relations and social media, read on. We have opportunities for interns to be a part of our team at Belle Communication, supporting in social media content development, trend monitoring, and media and influencer research on behalf of our food, restaurant, retail, tourism and B2B clients.

This role is perfect if you are a skilled communicator and are highly organized, detail-oriented and a team player who can also excel when working independently. This position is essential to the success of the agency and directly supports our team through excellent content creation, research and task support.

Applicants must be actively enrolled as a student at a college or university during the internship period.

Our Core Belle-iefs:

1. Think BIG: Innovate and strategize.

2. Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.

3. Be a team player. 

4. Enthusiasm: Bring it.

5. Never stop learning. 

6. Adapt to get results.

7. Care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct media research and proactively identify new reporters and outlets to pitch
• Assist in regular reporting of media relations outcomes to clients and team
• Conduct influencer research and proactively identify new influencers to pitch
• Keep a pulse on industry trends for both clients and Belle’s service areas, and report on relevant changes and insights
• Assist in the growth of client social media accounts through engagement and hashtag research
• Develop and schedule content across social channels that is brand consistent and creative 
• Use social listening to uncover timely, vertical-relevant news and opportunities for engagement
• Use analytics tools to assist in evaluating and reporting social media outcomes to clients and team
• Research social media trends, hashtags and new tools
• Assist account teams as needed to support client objectives and deliver results
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed to help other team members 

Requirements:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 15 hours per week
• Strict attention to detail
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and thrive in a fast-paced working environment
• Strategic thinker who consistently brings new ideas and creative solutions 
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a remote workplace setting
• Team player
• Previous internship experience within public relations, or in an agency setting, preferred
• Access to a reliable personal laptop and secure internet service, given the remote workplace setting

KPIs:

• Effectively works across multiple client accounts
• Responds to internal and external messages and emails within a timely manner (based on office hours)
• Meets or exceeds all assigned deadlines
• Provides timely and proactive communication on the status of tasks

Belle Life

Belle Communication is a woman-owned and led,  award-winning digital PR, influencer, social media and creative strategy firm. Founder Kate Finley launched the agency with the vision to empower meaningful work and thriving relationships. Now with a team spanning the U.S., Belle fuels brands that want fresh ideas and fast results, with creative communication strategies for now and next. The agency has received numerous awards for client campaigns and has been recognized as a top place to work by Inc., PRWeek and PR News. 

Specializing in the CPG, retail and B2B industries with a national footprint, Belle has partnered with more than 80 brands including Dearfoams, Shake Shack, Nestlé and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to reach target audiences through mass awareness and hyper-local activations.

At Belle, we are intentional about the culture we create. We keep our Core Belle-iefs front of mind to ensure we live out what it means to thrive in both work and life. Our culture is cultivated with the contribution of each team member’s thoughts, words and actions. We are each accountable and hold each other accountable in our communication, teamwork, candor and vulnerability.