Public Relations Summer Intern

JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency serving national, emerging, and category-leading brands since 2003. For over 20 years, JDA Worldwide has partnered with purpose-driven brands to achieve real, lasting results. We're more than a transactional agency-we carefully select clients and commit to creativity and accountability. Our culture emphasizes high grace and high expectations, fostering a kind and talented team that's hard on the work and good to each other. We believe the best is yet to come because we're building it together.Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis, JDA has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for 4 consecutive years. And we aren't done growing. Having been named to the Inc. 5000 list for 8 consecutive years, we are looking to add more talent to our ambitious team.JDA's state-of-the-art office is filled with curious, kind people working alongside purpose-driven clients such as Biglife, Unitus, and Ruth's Chris. We hope you'll consider joining our team for the Summer!Prolific is the parent company of JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency. Check out our website to learn more: Key Responsibilities: This position is responsible for research pertaining to current client news and events, writing press releases and media advisories, and assisting with client accounts as needed. This position requires an exceptional work ethic, as well as professional writing and research abilities.Research, write, edit, and fact-check press releases, statements, and editorialsDevelop and curate customized media contact lists, tailored for each client's location audience and campaignsIdentify opportunities in the news cycleCollaborate and brainstorm alongside a team to assign tasks to ensure deadlines and deliverables are metMaster and utilize company PR tools (such as Cision and Meltwater)Create analysis for client/media interactions and circulationResearch, establish, and develop media relationshipsPresent superb written material by requested deadlinesIncrease media interactions with client press releases measured by company analyticsOther activities as assigned by manager The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those listed above. Requirements Currently working towards BSc/BA or recent graduate in Public Relations, Communications, Business, or a related fieldBackground in researching, writing and editing publicationsInterest in different industries, particularly in Faith, Business, and GovernmentExcellent writing skills in multiple formatsPresentation skillsProject and Time managementProblem-solving aptitudeResults drivenKnowledge of AP StyleBenefitsInterns will be compensated $2,500 for the summerInterns will be provided a spot for parking downtownInterns will enjoy various meals and team building entertainment opportunitiesLocation: JDA Worldwide, Nashville, TNDuration: 10 weeksHybrid Schedule: Interns are expected to report to the office every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9am-3pm for the duration of the internship. Work outside the office is also expected to complete projects on time.

Created: 2026-04-02