Public Relations Account Services Intern

Champion is seeking an enthusiastic, organized and goal-oriented Account Services Intern to support our account team with essential account management tasks such as media tracking, local marketing research, pitch creation and more. This part-time role offers hands-on experience in public relations and marketing and is perfect for students eager to gain client-facing experience in a full-service agency. This is an in-office position, working alongside our full-time team members, three days a week. Interns will benefit from real-time exposure to industry professionals and the opportunity to contribute to creative and strategic planning for a variety of clients. When you apply online, make sure to also submit a cover letter and a resume. 

Job Description:

Champion is a full-service PR and digital marketing agency that specializes in driving impactful results for brands through strategic communications, media relations and local marketing initiatives. With a track record of elevating clients' profiles, Champion partners with a variety of businesses to enhance brand visibility and fuel growth. Our team thrives in a collaborative, innovative environment that encourages creativity and delivers results.

Located in the heart of Dallas, Champion offers career growth opportunities, competitive pay and a high-energy culture that combines hard work with plenty of fun along the way. Champion is seeking an enthusiastic, organized and goal-oriented Account Services Intern to support our account team with essential account management tasks such as media monitoring, local marketing research, pitch creation and more. This part-time in-office role offers hands-on experience in public relations and marketing and is perfect for students eager to gain client-facing experience in a full-service agency. Interns will benefit from real-time exposure to industry professionals and the opportunity to contribute to creative and strategic planning for a variety of clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct media monitoring for clients and update tracking documents daily.
• Support local market research to support New Restaurant/Store Openings and client community events.
• Assist in media outreach efforts and update media contact lists.
• Build influencer lists for targeted client campaigns.
• Participate in client brainstorms and strategy meetings to develop innovative solutions.
• Attend team status calls with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of client relations, workflows and project management.
• Prepare comprehensive trend and competitor analysis reports.

Job Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or rising college junior or senior pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with a passion for public relations and marketing.
• Energetic, team-oriented and comfortable working independently when necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Slides/Sheets/Drive, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Why Champion?

This internship is a valuable stepping stone for students or recent graduates who want to launch a career in PR and marketing. Champion offers interns experience working with a wide variety of client scopes including B2B, consumer and franchise development in a fully integrated agency offering digital, social, influencer and PR capabilities.

Join Champion and gain direct experience with client work, creative ideation and strategic planning. We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to contribute, learn and grow!