Public Relations Intern

Company Overview

Kane Communications Group is a purpose-driven public relations, marketing, and branding agency that builds reputations and drives corporate citizenship for organizations around the world. Our clients come to us with their problems, and it’s our job to solve them.

We focus on delivering business results through research-based strategic planning, public and community relations, brand development, digital and traditional marketing, content development, video production, internal communications, and more. Visionary leaders count on Kane for everything from crisis communications and reputation management to integrated marketing campaigns and brand development.

Job Summary

As a Kane public relations and communications intern, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with a variety of projects – from employee communications and events to media relations, social media, marketing, content development and video production. You will learn how to ask questions to define successful outcomes for communications projects, measure results, develop media lists and manage deadlines. You must have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, be detail-oriented, be comfortable working on deadlines and operate and dress professionally. You also must be comfortable asking questions, being proactive and learning by doing.

Accountabilities

Before applying, ensure this is the right seat for you on our team. At Kane, the PR & Communications Intern is accountable for the following: 

• Develop content for newsletters, websites and social media
• Conduct interviews to gain client insights and gather story ideas
• Write articles, case studies, key messages and more
• Conduct media research on reporters, topics and trends
• Draft media materials including media advisories, press releases and media kits
• Create graphics and flyers for newsletter, websites and social media
• Identify story angles and create interview preparation materials
• Research and write award nominations
• Prepare and submit media coverage reports
• Prepare social media analysis reports
• Update and maintain content calendars
• Create and update media databases
• Develop knowledge of Meltwater (a tool for media relations) to build media lists, track
• relationships and coverage
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events
• Other duties as assigned

General Requirements

Before applying, make sure you’ll fit in well with the Kane culture. Kane’s Core Values include: 

Ask questions

Asking thoughtful, informed questions helps us see beyond surface answers – revealing insights that challenge our biases, spark innovation, build trust with our clients and ensure our work supports positive outcomes and meaningful impact. 

Bring big ideas

Real impact begins when we reimagine what’s possible. Big ideas spark energy, drive, sustainable growth, and create bold solutions that serve our clients and our communities.   

Catalyze results

We measure success by the trust we build and the positive change we create. As a B Corporation, we hold ourselves accountable to outcomes that advance people, planet, prosperity, and purpose in every engagement.

Do it together

Sustainable impact isn’t achieved alone. We value and activate the diverse skills, perspectives and lived experiences of our team and partners. By aligning around shared goals - we turn collective effort into transformative change.

Job Qualifications

Required experience and core competencies for this position include: 

• Applicants must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Applicants must be a college junior or senior
• Applicants who have completed communications coursework are preferred
• Applicants should be proficient in Google Docs and Sheets (or MS Office equivalent)
• Applicants should be a master of AP Style and be able to apply it within PR tactics
• Applicants must be available to work between hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT (flexible)
• Applicants must have their own laptop, access to strong internet connection and transportation

Kane Communications is an equal-opportunity employer. We make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. We hire without consideration to race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.