Marketing & PR Internships

Overview

If you're looking to launch a career in marketing, public relations or communications, gaining practical experience is one of the most effective ways to build the skills, confidence and industry knowledge employers value.

Our Marketing & PR internships offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a real business environment, helping you bridge the gap between academic study and your future career.

Marketing and PR are among our most sought-after career fields, with over 25% of all applications we receive being for internships in these disciplines. As a result, our Marketing & PR internships is one of our most competitive, attracting ambitious students and graduates from around the world who are eager to gain international experience.

Depending on your host organisation, you could gain experience across areas such as digital marketing, branding, content creation, social media, public relations, corporate communications and market research—all while building an international network and developing practical experience that supports your future career.

Why choose this industry

Marketing and public relations play a vital role in helping organisations communicate, grow and build lasting relationships with their audiences. While marketing focuses on promoting products, services and experiences, PR is centred on managing reputation, media relations and strategic communications.

These disciplines often work together as modern businesses rely on integrated marketing and communications teams to tell compelling stories, strengthen brands and engage customers across multiple channels.

An internship allows you to experience this first-hand. You'll develop practical knowledge of how organisations communicate with customers, clients, stakeholders and the wider public while gaining experience that employers genuinely value.

Whether you hope to work in digital marketing, brand management, public relations or corporate communications, practical international experience can help set you apart in a competitive graduate job market.

Responsibilities

Every internship is tailored to your interests, experience and host organisation, so no two placements are exactly alike. However, many of our marketing and PR interns contribute to projects such as:

Marketing internship responsibilities

• Supporting digital marketing campaigns

• Creating website and social media content

• Conducting market and competitor research

• Assisting with SEO and content marketing initiatives

• Monitoring campaign performance and reporting on results

• Supporting email marketing and CRM activities

Public Relations internship responsibilities

• Researching media opportunities

• Drafting press releases and media materials

• Monitoring media coverage and industry news

• Supporting event planning and communications

• Assisting with influencer and stakeholder outreach

• Helping manage brand reputation and communications

You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical experience while developing the skills employers value across both marketing and communications roles.

Areas you'll gain experience in

Every internship placement is tailored to your interests, giving you the opportunity to explore one or more specialist areas. For marketing & PR internships, these may include:

• Digital Marketing

• Social Media Marketing

• Content Marketing

• Brand Marketing

• Public Relations

• Corporate Communications

• Internal Communications

• Market Research

• Marketing Analytics

• Influencer Marketing

Many organisations combine several of these disciplines within the same team, giving interns broad exposure to modern marketing and communications.

Why choose The Intern Group

Choosing the right internship is about more than finding a placement, it's about finding an experience that helps you achieve your long-term career goals. When you join The Intern Group's award-winning internship program, you'll benefit from:

A personalised internship matching process
One-to-one career coaching
Professional development workshops
Ongoing support throughout your program
Access to our 15,000+ global alumni community

From your first conversation with our team through to completing your internship, we're here to support your personal and professional development.

Learn more about why The Intern Group is the best choice for a marketing and PR internship >

Available destinations

Marketing is a global profession, and our internship destinations reflect that. Depending on your interests, you can complete your internship in leading international business hubs including:

• London
• New York
• Madrid
• Tokyo
• Hong Kong
• Bangkok
• Melbourne
• Dublin
• Medellín
• Online

Each destination offers unique industries, employers and professional opportunities.

Program options

In-person International Marketing & PR Internship
Combine hands-on professional experience and cultural immersion with a marketing and PR internship abroad in one of our 9 destinations around the world. Every year, 2,000+ ambitious professionals build their careers in exciting global cities through dynamic experiences with us.

Blended Marketing & PR Internship
Enjoy the flexibility of remote work alongside the excitement of living abroad through our blended marketing and PR internship program. Start your internship remotely before continuing in person at your host destination, allowing you to build industry experience, expand your global perspective, and immerse yourself in a new culture within one unique internship journey.

Remote Marketing & PR Internship
Boost your CV and grow your professional network from anywhere in the world with a remote marketing and PR internship. Remote internships give you the flexibility to gain real-world experience in digital marketing, communications, branding, content creation, and public relations from the comfort of your own space.

Digital Nomad Marketing & PR Internship
Work remotely while exploring an exciting international destination through our digital nomad internship program. Gain valuable marketing and PR experience while traveling, collaborating with global teams, and experiencing new cultures - combining creativity, flexibility, and career development.

Is this program right for you?

Our Marketing & PR Internship Program is designed for ambitious students and graduates who want to gain practical experience in a professional international environment. Whether you're studying marketing, public relations, communications or a related subject, or looking to transition into the industry, we'll match you with an internship that aligns with your interests and career goals.

This program is particularly well suited to:

Marketing students looking to apply their academic knowledge in a real business environment.

Public relations (PR) students wanting hands-on experience in media relations, communications and brand reputation.

Communications students interested in corporate communications, digital content and stakeholder engagement.

Business, media and journalism students looking to broaden their commercial and communication skills.

Recent graduates seeking professional experience before starting their careers.

Career changers looking to build practical marketing or PR experience.

Whether you're taking your first steps into marketing or looking to build specialist experience, we'll help match you with an internship that supports your goals.

Career advancement training

Marketing and PR interns on our programs benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and after their internship experience. These resources are designed to help you prepare for your internship, maximize your experience while interning internationally (either in-person or remotely), and confidently showcase your skills to future employers.

You’ll receive training through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects, and will earn a certificate upon completion. Topics include critical thinking, professional communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global and cultural fluency, all highly transferable skills that will support your development in marketing and communications careers.

You’ll also gain access to our CV improvement tools, along with exclusive workshops tailored to professional growth, including interview preparation sessions, CV review workshops, personal branding guidance, networking support, and LinkedIn optimization workshops.

Once you’ve completed your international marketing and PR internship with us, you’ll have the opportunity to receive guidance on your next career steps from experienced career coaches. We’re proud to work with industry experts who can help you navigate topics such as building your personal brand, presenting your international internship experience, interview strategies, salary negotiations, LinkedIn branding, and other career-related topics.

Example host organizations

Marketing and PR professionals are needed in organisations of every size, from fast-growing start-ups and creative agencies to multinational companies, charities and public sector organisations.

We partner with over 3,000 host organizations worldwide, connecting participants to marketing and PR internships across a wide range of industries, sectors, and global destinations. Our network is constantly growing, giving you access to exciting and high-quality opportunities with marketing agencies, PR firms, media companies, startups, global brands, nonprofit organisations, and corporate communications teams.

While we cannot guarantee placement with a specific company or agency, we do guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field. This ensures you gain hands-on marketing and PR experience that strengthens your CV and improves your long-term career prospects.

Interested in helping brands tell compelling stories and connect with audiences? Explore our example host organisations, where participants gain professional experience supporting marketing campaigns, creating content, managing social media, conducting market research, assisting with branding initiatives, and contributing to projects that shape how organisations communicate with the world.

Career outcomes

The impact of our pr & marketing internship program extends well beyond the internship itself. According to our alumni outcomes survey, 82% of respondents secured their first full-time role in the same career field as their international internship, while 98% said the experience strengthened their CV or gave them a competitive advantage in job applications.

To see the long-term impact of an international internship in action, watch the stories below and discover where two of our marketing and PR alumni are in their careers today:

Learn more about the value of our international internship programs >

Ready to Start Your Marketing or PR Career?

A marketing internship abroad is more than a valuable addition to your CV, it's an opportunity to gain practical experience, develop professional confidence and build an international network that supports your future career.

Whether you're passionate about digital marketing, branding, communications or content creation, we'll help you find an internship that allows you to learn, contribute and grow.